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Tips from Gert

Gert lives in an apartment. He is working half time and is a politician in the local government. He was injured in 1973 and has a tetraplegia, C5-C6. He has two hours help daily provided by the local government.

Cranberry juice

Cranberry juice is used to prevent urinary tract infections. [..]

Cranberry juice
Author Gert2005 Categories Preventing urinary infectionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Reflective armband

Worn on arms when operating wheelchair outdoors in the dark. [..]

Reflective armband
Author Gert2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pliers

Passive pliers. Used for reaching, getting to and picking up things. [..]

Pliers
Author Gert2005 Categories Picking up/taking down, Taking care of animals, Taking care of plants indoors and outdoorsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cleaning cabinet without plinth

Cleaning cabinet without plinth allows easy access to shelves and objects while sitting in the wheelchair. [..]

Cleaning cabinet without plinth
Author Gert2005 Categories Cleaning, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hairbrush with handle

Simple, practical handle on hairbrush for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Hairbrush with handle
Author Gert2005 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sliding door to bathroom

Sliding doors save space and are suitable for wheelchair users. [..]

Sliding door to bathroom
Author Gert2005 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven

Oven placed at just the right height for a person sitting in a wheelchair. [..]

Oven
Author Gert2005 Categories Appliances, KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cutting board with nails

Cutting board for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Cutting board with nails
Author Gert2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic door opener

Automatic door opener with various controls. [..]

Automatic door opener
Author Gert2005 Categories Door openerTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized trousers

Customized trousers with zipper and opening for persons who use uribag. [..]

Customized trousers
Author Gert2005 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Heating fan

Heating fan suitable for persons who find it difficult to regulate body temperature. [..]

Heating fan
Author Gert2005 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Can opener

Can opener with wall bracket. [..]

Can opener
Author Gert2005 Categories Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Potato peeler

A machine that peels potatoes, useful for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Potato peeler
Author Gert2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair gloves

Individually manufactured gloves used for transfers (to or from wheelchair) and when operating the wheelchair. [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Gert2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Radio by the bed

Radio placed on its edge to enable persons with impaired arm/hand function to reach all buttons when lying in bed. [..]

Radio by the bed
Author Gert2005 Categories Switching on and off, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric bed

Electric bed equipped with bed lift. The bed has four adjustable sections. [..]

Electric bed
Author Gert2005 Categories BedroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift between bathroom and bedroom

Ceiling lift on track from bathroom to bedroom. [..]

Ceiling lift between bathroom and bedroom
Author Gert2005 Categories Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Control unit for environmental control system

Transmitter to control alarm and door opener. [..]

Control unit for environmental control system
Author Gert2005 Categories Door opener, Use of alarmTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Scissors with table support

Adapted scissors for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Scissors with table support
Author Gert2005 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Handling packagingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Anti-slip mat

Mat that holds and stabilizes things/objects. [..]

Anti-slip mat
Author Gert2005 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking up small objects from the floor

Persons without finger function use a playing card to pick small objects up from the floor. [..]

Picking up small objects from the floor
Author Gert2005 Categories Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Picking things up from the floor

Towel and plastic bag that a person with impaired hand function can use to pick things up from the floor. [..]

Picking things up from the floor
Author Gert2005 Categories 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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