United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I don't know how many of you use these in therapy, but they are great! Just wanted to pass the info along.

http://powerpumper.com/index.html

Jamie

this looks cool, but can it be operated one handed? I didn't see anything in the literature about that. It looks fun, but probably would not work for my child. It is so cool that you posted it though, I bet a lot of kids will find this to be fun!

ask your OT to make a splint that will help your child hold on.
This is what we did when I wanted to go fishing but could not hold the pole and real at the same time. My OT at shriners made a splint that attached to my fishing pole so I would not be able to drop it when realing with my left hand.
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN

I wrote to the company because I saw on the website that sometimes insurance will pay for it, so I asked for details. This was their response. Thought someone here may need this info.

"Thank you for your message and interest in our product. Many therapists use the Power Pumper as a therapy aid (and for fun!) for children with brachial plexus injuries. Your son is not too big – small adults can even ride the PP and often therapists will ride it with a small child, the PP holds up to 300lbs.

As far as assistance with 3rd party billing, we recommend your son's therapist or physician write a letter of medical necessity to your insurance provider along with a physician signed prescription. This is how several parents have had their Power Pumper paid for by their insurance companies. I can send you some additional information on how to write a letter of medical necessity, but you may want to check with your sons's therapist or physician as they should be familiar with writing these. It is important that they refer to the Power Pumper as a therapeutic mobility device and state why this product would be beneficial to your child’s health. Since the Power Pumper is often one of the only products children with special needs can operate independently, insurance companies have paid for these. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance."