Vehicle Modification Post Major Stroke

A major stroke can be a frightening and life-changing experience. However, many people who suffer from strokes are able to recover and continue enjoying their lives. In many cases, you may even be able to drive again and enjoy the activities you did before your stroke. With that said, your abilities and needs may change following a stroke, which is why many individuals pursue vehicle modification post major stroke. Here at Van Products, we can help you determine what modifications would work best for you and your vehicle.

Make Recovery a Priority

While you may be eager to get back to driving after a stroke, your health and safety should be your top priority. Thus, give yourself ample time to recover and consult with a medical professional about when you should return to driving. Once you have been given the go-ahead, our mobility specialists will be more than happy to get to know you and your needs. From there, they can suggest the right mobility products to make driving easier.

Choose Your Modifications

Post major stroke vehicle modification can look different for everyone. For example, some people greatly benefit from steering wheel knobs, also referred to as spinner knobs. These knobs are a type of hand control that can be mounted to your steering wheel. Once in place, they allow you to drive without straining your arms or your shoulder and are ideal for people with reduced hand strength following a stroke. Others may benefit from left foot accelerators, which allow you to engage the accelerator using your left foot. Additionally, swivel seats and other special types of automotive seating can make it easier for you to enter and exit your vehicle. We can discuss these and other modifications with you and help you choose the ones that will benefit you most.

Consider Other Options

In addition to offering vehicle modification for stroke survivors, we also sell a wide range of new and used wheelchair accessible vehicles. These can be a good solution if you need to use a wheelchair following your stroke. Our wheelchair vans include both rear-entry and side-entry vans in a variety of sizes and styles.

Contact Us Today

It’s normal to experience changes after a major stroke. However, you don’t have to navigate those changes alone. If you’re interested in exploring your vehicle modification options or in purchasing a new or used handicap van, don’t hesitate to contact us today.