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Tips from Karolina

Karolina lives together with her family in a house. She is working part time. She was injured in 2006 and has a tetraplegia (C7). She has 12 hours personal assistance a day.

Handbike

Power-assisted handbike that can be clipped on a manual wheelchair – allows bicycling on equal terms [..]

Handbike
Author Karolina2013 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Sports, TrainingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Support cushion

A practical cushion that makes it easier to achieve a better, more relaxed body position – suitable for people with reduced trunk balance [..]

Support cushion
Author Karolina2012 Categories Preventing/treating muscle tensions, Use of computerTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Adapted laundry room

Well-planned practical laundry room – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted laundry room
Author Karolina2009 Categories Care of clothing, LaundryTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Desk and dining table close to the kitchen

Practical desk and workplace next to the kitchen – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Desk and dining table close to the kitchen
Author Karolina2009 Categories Kitchen, WorkplaceTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Specially designed washbasin

Pull-out washbasin next to toilet chair for convenient toileting for people with disabilities [..]

Specially designed washbasin
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Automatic bathroom wastebasket

Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Automatic bathroom wastebasket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing meals, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Sink at different heights

Placement of sink and drawers in adapted bathroom [..]

Sink at different heights
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Body careTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Adapted bathroom

Spacious and well-planned adapted bathroom for a person who uses a wheelchair and the entire family [..]

Adapted bathroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories BathroomTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Garage in adapted house

Two-car garage with direct entry to the house – suitable for people with disabilities who drive a van with ramp on the side [..]

Garage in adapted house
Author Karolina2009 Categories Parking space/garage, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mobile laundry basket

Laundry basket on casters is convenient for wheelchair users [..]

Mobile laundry basket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Care of clothing, Laundry, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Accessible sauna

Simple adaptation in sauna – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible sauna
Author Karolina2009 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, SaunaTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Shower basket with suction cups

Practical organizer for shower accessories – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Shower basket with suction cups
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wall-mounted shower chair

Stable, convenient and space-saving shower chair – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Wall-mounted shower chair
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Bathtub in adapted bathroom

Ordinary bathtub in adapted bathroom – a possibility for people with disabilities [..]

Bathtub in adapted bathroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Placement of dishwasher

Careful planning of dishwasher placement makes it possible to load and unload dishes without having to move – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Placement of dishwasher
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Dish washing, KitchenTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Trivet

Practical kitchen utensil for easy transfers of hot pots – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Trivet
Author Karolina2009 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen

Telescoping track makes it easy to put food in/take food out of the oven [..]

Built-in wall oven in accessible kitchen
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Microwave oven

Position of microwave oven in accessible kitchen [..]

Microwave oven
Author Karolina2009 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Accessible kitchen in newly built house

Large kitchen designed for wheelchair users and the entire family [..]

Accessible kitchen in newly built house
Author Karolina2009 Categories KitchenTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Easy-slide drawers in accessible kitchen

The content of the kitchen cabinets is easily organized and easily accessible for wheelchair users [..]

Easy-slide drawers in accessible kitchen
Author Karolina2009 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Freezer with slide-out bins

Large freezer in modified kitchen – wheelchair users only reach the lower sliding bins [..]

Freezer with slide-out bins
Author Karolina2009 Categories AppliancesTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Closet in the bedroom

Practically designed bedroom closet – suitable for families where one member uses a wheelchair [..]

Closet in the bedroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bedroom, Furniture, StorageTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Toilet in adapted bathroom

Wall-mounted toilet with folding armrest – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Toilet in adapted bathroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Angled grab bar

Angled easy-grip grab bar – suitable in an adapted bathroom [..]

Angled grab bar
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-designed microlax doser

A simple custom modification to hold, insert, and empty the microlax tube – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-designed microlax doser
Author Karolina2008 Categories ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE

A wheelchair cushion that prevents decubitus ulcers – suitable for persons who lack sensation [..]

Wheelchair cushion StimuLITE
Author Karolina2008 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Foot rest on wheelchair

The foot rest helps position feet properly and prevents pressure ulcers when the user does not wear shoes [..]

Foot rest on wheelchair
Author Karolina2008 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)
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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) (180)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (190)
  • 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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    • Communication
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    • Household tasks
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