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Our starting point is the user's daily experience, not a technology claim.
ADAPTIVE FOOTBALL / RESEARCH CONCEPT
LegMaker / Soccer research concept
Training should not stop at the sideline.
A wheelchair-first perspective on the soccer challenge—and a research direction worth exploring.
Explore the challenge ↓
01 / The human challenge
Why this matters.
For a football player adapting to wheelchair use, staying connected to training can be difficult. Conventional lower-limb exercise stations may require transfers, specialized equipment and extra time away from the team.
02 / The investigational idea
What if movement could stay with the wheelchair?
What if an investigational wheelchair-mounted cycling concept could be explored alongside an accessible football training routine?
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?
Study installation time, comfort, seated lower-limb motion, session consistency and how supervised exercise might fit into a training environment.
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 soccer laboratory or establish clinical effectiveness, regulatory clearance or validated sport- or military-specific outcomes. Photography illustrates the existing prototype, not a completed soccer deployment.
The Soccer 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.
What makes access difficult?
A wheelchair user who wants to participate in a football community may find it difficult to schedule separate exercise equipment around training and travel.
Four steps in a possible evaluation
- 01 — Define the settingParticipant and coach discuss a feasible session outside active match play.
- 02 — Check safety and fitA compatible manual wheelchair is assessed; attachment and fit are checked by trained personnel.
- 03 — Explore a supervised sessionUnder supervision, a short exploratory session is recorded with duration, cadence and comfort observations.
- 04 — Review the evidenceResearchers review usability feedback; no athletic performance benefit is assumed.
What exists today: an investigational wheelchair-mounted exercise prototype and a proposed soccer research concept. What does not yet exist: a verified soccer lab service, published lab-specific outcomes, or a guarantee of clinical or athletic benefit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a working Soccer 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 ↗Explore the other labs
Real people / documentary program
The next story could be yours.
We are inviting adaptive soccer athletes and accessible training experiences. 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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