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Tips from Glenn

Glenn lives together with his wife in an apartment. In 1990 he was injured and has a paraplegia (Th4).

Pressure plate for easy transfers

Wooden plate evens out pressure and facilitates moves from soft surfaces for people with disabilities [..]

Pressure plate for easy transfers
Author Glenn2008 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted dining table

The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table. [..]

Adapted dining table
Author Glenn2008 Categories Dining room, Eating, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Ceiling fan

Ceiling fan helps persons who have problems regulating body heat to sleep on hot summer nights. [..]

Ceiling fan
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bedroom, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible desk

Accessible desk
Author Glenn2005 Categories Housing, Study/officeTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Modified wheelchair brake

Elastic band helps to ensure that brakes are not in the way when taking wheels off or putting them back on [..]

Modified wheelchair brake
Author Glenn2005 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Elastic band as shoelace

If you use an elastic band as your shoelace you do not have to tie shoes [..]

Elastic band as shoelace
Author Glenn2005 Categories DressingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Duvet closure

Duvet can be closed with Velcro [..]

Duvet closure
Author Glenn2005 Categories BedroomTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Stand on casters for catherization materials

Stand next to the bed allows independent self-catherization [..]

Stand on casters for catherization materials
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bedroom, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Specially designed sliding board

Specially designed sliding board is easier to pull out from underneath the user after transfers [..]

Specially designed sliding board
Author Glenn2005 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Holder for transmitter of environmental control

The transmitter sits on a strap that holds the thighs together [..]

Holder for transmitter of environmental control
Author Glenn2005 Categories Door opener, Switching on and offTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Custom-tailored protective cover for car

The cover protects the car seat when the wheelchair is placed in the car [..]

Custom-tailored protective cover for car
Author Glenn2005 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wheel cover to protect trousers

A fabric bag over the wheelchair wheels protects trousers during transfers [..]

Wheel cover to protect trousers
Author Glenn2005 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Plastic bag holder

A practical and secure way to bring along bags [..]

Plastic bag holder
Author Glenn2005 Categories Getting goods and services, TransportingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool

The wheelchair is locked to the shower stool for secure transfers [..]

Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Elevated toilet seat

Stable elevated toilet seat appropriate for heavy people with physical disabilities [..]

Elevated toilet seat
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet

Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet for easier cleaning [..]

Wall-mounted bathroom cabinet
Author Glenn2005 Categories BathroomTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Custom-designed bed makes it easier to dress while in bed

A wooden board on the long side of the bed serves as a fixed point and provides support for dressing while sitting in bed [..]

Custom-designed bed makes it easier to dress while in bed
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bedroom, DressingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)
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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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