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Tips from Conny

Conny lives in a house together with his daughters. He is working part time. In 1994 he was injured and he has a high lesion (C4). He has personal assistance 24 hours a day, 3,5 hours a day he has two persons assisting him.

Custom modification to control computer with head mouse

The reflector that controls the head mouse is glued to a small clothes pin [..]

Custom modification to control computer with head mouse
Author Conny2005 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Computer workstation

A computer workstation for persons who use their head to control the computer. [..]

Computer workstation
Author Conny2005 Categories Study/office, WorkplaceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Sitting in jeep at motocross

For people who do not have arm and/or hand function and cannot keep their balance an extra seatbelt and a strap around the hands help them to maintain a stable seated position. [..]

Sitting in jeep at motocross
Author Conny2005 Categories Using transportationTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bag on wheelchair

A practical bag for wheelchair users. The user can keep an eye on the bag at the same time that it keeps the user’s feet in place. [..]

Bag on wheelchair
Author Conny2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users

Chaps are easy to put on and take off while sitting in a wheelchair. [..]

Chaps-style trousers for wheelchair users
Author Conny2005 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Rain poncho for bicyclists

A rain poncho for bicyclists works as rain gear for wheelchair users. [..]

Rain poncho for bicyclists
Author Conny2005 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Battery-operated electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrush facilitates dental care for persons who cannot hold a toothbrush unassisted. [..]

Battery-operated electric toothbrush
Author Conny2005 Categories Body care, Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

“Snus” tool

With a “prismaster” tool the assistant does not have to handle the “snus” smokeless tobacco when helping someone who is unable to take snus unassisted. [..]

“Snus” tool
Author Conny2005 Categories Leisure with personal assistance, TobaccoTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Portable ramp

A portable ramp in the car helps deal with the occasional step with the wheelchair. [..]

Portable ramp
Author Conny2005 Categories Mobility on trips, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bicycle holder for manual wheelchair

A bicycle holder mounted on a tow hook can be used for a manual wheelchair [..]

Bicycle holder for manual wheelchair
Author Conny2005 Categories Transportation of objectsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor

Hanging the compressor on a string can reduce vibrations. [..]

Mattress for pressure ulcer prevention, with compressor
Author Conny2005 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bathing while traveling

You can leave the shower chair at home and wash with a sponge in bed. [..]

Author Conny2005 Categories Self care on trips, Travelling with personal assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Tire puncture repair kit or solid tires to prevent puncture

The tire puncture repair kit makes it possible to quickly repair punctured wheelchair tires. [..]

Tire puncture repair kit or solid tires to prevent puncture
Author Conny2005 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Mobility on trips, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Wheat cushion provides extra heat

Wheat cushion appropriate for persons who freeze easily. [..]

Wheat cushion provides extra heat
Author Conny2005 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Spray bottle with pump

A water spray bottle works well for cooling off on hot days. [..]

Spray bottle with pump
Author Conny2005 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ceiling fan

The ceiling fan helps when it gets too hot in the summer; appropriate for persons who have problems with temperature regulation. [..]

Ceiling fan
Author Conny2005 Categories Bedroom, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Mobile lift

Mobile lift Golvo has an electric adjustable frame for easy transfers to a couch. [..]

Mobile lift
Author Conny2005 Categories Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower chair with customized armrest

Appropriate for persons who do not have arm or hand function. [..]

Shower chair with customized armrest
Author Conny2005 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Keys on string – a method to always have keys along

No more dropping and looking for keys with the key ring on a string [..]

Keys on string –  a method to always have keys along
Author Conny2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Trailer for luggage

Conny uses a trailer for his power wheelchair and assistive devices when traveling in his jeep [..]

Trailer for luggage
Author Conny2005 Categories Transportation of objectsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)
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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) (616)
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  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
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  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
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