When Repetition Hurts: An OT's Guide to Protecting Your Body
JUN 03, 2026Many daily activities are the same movements over and over. While they may seem harmless, the cumulative stress can lead to a repetitive motion injury.
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Life throws us curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs impact our ability to do the things we love – like hitting the open road. For many, the idea of driving represents independence, freedom, and connection. But what happens when traditional driving methods just don't work anymore?
CHI Health Immanuel's Driving Evaluation and Training Program helps get individuals back on the road with adaptive equipment.
Left-Foot Accelerators: A common solution for those with limited mobility or use of their right leg.
Hand Controls: For those who can't use their lower extremities to manage the pedals, our specialists can assess and recommend solutions depending on your specific strengths and needs.
Steering Aids: Spinner knobs, tri-pins, and other specialized grips are assessed to make steering easier and more efficient, especially for individuals with limited hand dexterity.
Assistive Devices for Entry & Exit: We can recommend and demonstrate options like swivel seats, ramped entry, and docking systems to make getting in and out of the driver’s position possible for all mobility needs.
Not only will we recommend the proper equipment, we will also train you in how to use it. Training takes place on both our DriveSafety DS250 Simulator, and in our professionally modified vehicles.
Contact the CHI Health Immanuel Driving Program today at (402) 572-3055 or visit our website to learn more about our program and schedule your evaluation! Let's get you back in the driver's seat!
Many daily activities are the same movements over and over. While they may seem harmless, the cumulative stress can lead to a repetitive motion injury.
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