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Tips from Alex

Alex is living in an apartment. He was injured in 1997 and has a tetraplegia. He has personal assistance.

Tight tube bandage and glove for hypersensitivity

– make it possible for people with strong neuropathic pain to wear clothes [..]

Tight tube bandage and glove for hypersensitivity
Author Alex2015 Categories Cope with painTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bag on wheelchair

Accessible homemade wheelchair bag [..]

Bag on wheelchair
Author Alex2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic key holder

– enables people with impaired hand function to unlock the apartment door independently [..]

Plastic key holder
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Telephone string

A simple solution for easier handling of a mobile phone – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Telephone string
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Flatware holder

– an easy way for people without finger function to hold a fork [..]

Flatware holder
Author Alex2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Silicone ball as flatware holder

– an easy way to get a better grip on a fork or spoon – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Silicone ball as flatware holder
Author Alex2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified bedside table

Practical storage drawer on bedside table [..]

Modified bedside table
Author Alex2015 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified sponge

– makes it possible to wash your hand when you can only use a hand [..]

Modified sponge
Author Alex2015 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic soap pump with sensor

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Automatic soap pump with sensor
Author Alex2015 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic toothpaste dispenser

– makes it possible to take toothpaste without needing to open/close the cap and without needing to squeeze the tube – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Automatic toothpaste dispenser
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathtub stopper

– simple adaptation that allows a person with reduced hand function to easily pull out the bath tub plug [..]

Bathtub stopper
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Aquatec bath lift

– makes it possible to take a relaxing bath – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Aquatec bath lift
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Flush toilet using a string

With the help of a simple string a person with impaired hand function can easily flush the toilet
[..]

Flush toilet using a string
Author Alex2015 Categories Switching on and off, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Door closer

With the help of a simple string a person who uses a wheelchair can easily close the door from the inside [..]

Door closer
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handle on apartment door

With the help of a handle a person who uses a wheelchair can easily close the door behind him [..]

Handle on apartment door
Author Alex2015 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Moving on soft sand

– a solution when there are no ramps [..]

Moving on soft sand
Author Alex2015 Categories Mobility with assistance, Moving around by wheelchair, Swimming, Water sports and boatsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified wallet

With the help of a loop a person with impaired hand function can easily pick up a wallet [..]

Modified wallet
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
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