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LegMaker / Basketball research concept

The athlete is more than the game clock.

A wheelchair-first perspective on the basketball challenge—and a research direction worth exploring.

Explore the challenge ↓
Photograph of investigational LegMaker wheelchair-mounted exercise prototype
01 / The human challenge

Why this matters.

A wheelchair basketball player may need structured conditioning or rehabilitation outside court sessions. Traditional equipment may be inconvenient when it requires leaving the chair or accessing a separate station.

02 / The investigational idea

What if movement could stay with the wheelchair?

Explore the feasibility of lower-limb cycling research while the participant remains in a compatible wheelchair.

LegMaker is an investigational wheelchair-mounted lower-limb exercise concept. Suitability depends on the individual, device compatibility, supervision and future evaluation.

03 / The research pathway

What would we need to prove?

Investigate session setup, cadence measurement, comfort, duration and user-reported experience. No claim of better basketball performance is made.

Understand

Interview users and practitioners to define the real workflow and unmet needs.

Evaluate

Test usability, safety requirements and practical feasibility under an appropriate protocol.

Validate

Report measured results transparently before making performance or health claims.

Research concept only. This page does not describe an operating basketball laboratory or establish clinical effectiveness, regulatory clearance or validated sport- or military-specific outcomes. Photography illustrates the existing prototype, not a completed basketball deployment.

The Basketball Lab explained

Who this is for. How it would work.

A clear look at the person, the practical barrier, the proposed research workflow and what is still unproven.

THE PERSON

A wheelchair basketball player between court sessions

Our starting point is the user's daily experience, not a technology claim.

THE BARRIER

What makes access difficult?

Court participation and supplementary exercise may require different facilities, transfers or schedules.

Four steps in a possible evaluation

  1. 01 — Define the settingAthlete and trainer identify a safe off-court research scenario.
  2. 02 — Check safety and fitThe wheelchair and device are assessed for compatibility before any session.
  3. 03 — Explore a supervised sessionResearchers observe setup time, seated cycling cadence and participant comfort.
  4. 04 — Review the evidenceResults inform feasibility only, not speed, endurance or game-performance claims.
What exists today: an investigational wheelchair-mounted exercise prototype and a proposed basketball research concept. What does not yet exist: a verified basketball lab service, published lab-specific outcomes, or a guarantee of clinical or athletic benefit.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a working Basketball training or clinical service?

No. This page describes a proposed research direction. Availability, eligibility and any future study depend on appropriate partners and approvals.

Can anyone use LegMaker immediately?

No. Wheelchair compatibility, individual safety considerations, supervision and investigational status must be assessed. Do not treat this page as medical advice or operating instructions.

What can a research partner do next?

Contact Rehabwheel to discuss the problem, feasibility questions, possible study design and requirements for a responsible evaluation.

04 / Collaborate

Help shape the next research question.

Are you a researcher, clinician, adaptive sports organization or potential evaluation partner? Contact the Rehabwheel team to discuss a possible study.

Discuss a research collaboration ↗

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Real people / documentary program

The next story could be yours.

We are inviting wheelchair basketball athletes and inclusive movement. to request a free, supervised 30-minute LegMaker consultation and investigational prototype demonstration at the Humanmade facility in San Francisco, subject to confirmation.

Free consultation30 minutesRequest 24 hours ahead

No staged testimonials. No invented results. Just authentic conversations, documented demonstrations, and participant-controlled storytelling.

After a demonstration, participants may separately choose whether to share a photo, video, or quote. Filming and publication are optional and require separate informed consent.

Schedule your free consultation ↗

This is an invitation to request a time, not an instant confirmed appointment. The investigational prototype is not presented as an established treatment.

How it works

Three steps. One conversation.

1
Choose a time

Request a date at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions are requested between 9 AM and 9 PM Pacific.

2
Get confirmation

Our team reviews availability, wheelchair compatibility and safety considerations.

3
Visit Humanmade

Join a 30-minute consultation and supervised prototype demonstration, if approved and scheduled.

Verified / participant-approved

Field stories & demonstrations

Only real, approved demonstration stories are published here. Filming is optional and never required for a consultation.

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