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Tips from Bruno

Bruno lives in an apartment and is working part time. He was injured in 1974 and has a tetraplegia (C5-6). Through hand surgery in 1977 his grip function improved. He has personal assistance 7 hours a day and some help at night provided by the local government.

Crane or hanging scale that can be used as a personal scale

A crane scale with a ceiling lift may be used as a personal scale – appropriate for people who transfer using a ceiling lift [..]

Crane or hanging scale that can be used as a personal scale
Author Bruno2012 Categories WeightTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed scale

Scale for person who sits in wheelchair [..]

Custom-designed scale
Author Bruno2008 Categories WeightTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Assistive device to drain bladder for wheelchair users

Hook that holds trousers out of the way while draining the bladder [..]

Assistive device to drain bladder for wheelchair users
Author Bruno2008 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom handle for video camera

Custom handle for video camera; appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Custom handle for video camera
Author Bruno2005 Categories Photographing/filmingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal rod with molded handle

Assistive device for writing and for picking up various objects for persons with impaired dexterity. [..]

Universal rod with molded handle
Author Bruno2005 Categories Switching on and off, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dresser drawers with handles

Handle on dresser drawers appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Dresser drawers with handles
Author Bruno2005 Categories Furniture, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Specialanpassad påklädningskrok Customized dressing hook

Assistive device with many applications for wheelchair users [..]

Specialanpassad påklädningskrok Customized dressing hook
Author Bruno2005 Categories Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Portable telephone with homemade handle

Adapted handle for phone, suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Portable telephone with homemade handle
Author Bruno2005 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Kitchen – partly accessible for people with disabilities

Kitchen with many countertops – a possibility to make it easier for wheelchairusers to manage in a regular kitchen [..]

Kitchen – partly accessible for people with disabilities
Author Bruno2005 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic mug with large handle

Easy-grip, lightweight mug that can be used by persons with impaired hand function [..]

Plastic mug with large handle
Author Bruno2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sliding door

A sliding door is easy to use and convenient for a person who uses a wheelchair. [..]

Sliding door
Author Bruno2005 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal knob for doors, stove and lock

Portable and adapted handle that enlarges and therefore makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to twist/open/close various types of lock and stove knobs. [..]

Universal knob for doors, stove and lock
Author Bruno2005 Categories Kitchen, Opening/closing, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair gloves

Custom-sewn gloves to stabilize wrists for wheelchair driving [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Bruno2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp by balcony

Wooden ramp with anti-slip protection [..]

Ramp by balcony
Author Bruno2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet without plinth

Adapted closet that makes it easier for a person in a wheelchair to come close to pick out clothing and objects [..]

Closet without plinth
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bedroom, Picking up/taking down, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift in bedroom

Ceiling lift on tracks placed on the ceiling, diagonally across the room. [..]

Ceiling lift in bedroom
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bedroom, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mobile shower/toilet chair on casters

Combined shower and toilet chair on castors [..]

Mobile shower/toilet chair on casters
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bathroom, Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrush attached to the side of the wash basin [..]

Electric toothbrush
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bathroom, Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sliding board

Facilitates transfers to and from the wheelchair [..]

Sliding board
Author Bruno2005 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ramp at apartment door

Threshold ramps to apartment door with anti-slip protection [..]

Ramp at apartment door
Author Bruno2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted grip for car keys

Customized grip for car keys suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Adapted grip for car keys
Author Bruno2005 Categories Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage under wheelchair

Extra room under wheelchair for storing objects [..]

Storage under wheelchair
Author Bruno2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized handle for mobile phone

Custom modification to phone for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Customized handle for mobile phone
Author Bruno2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags 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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