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Tips from Kenneth

Kenneth lives in an apartment. Since 2006 he has a high incomplete tetraplegia with strong spasticity. He has personal assistance 130 hours a week.

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket

Using a key ring attached to the zipper – technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Technique to pull down the zipper of an outer jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Removing an outer jacket

Technology to take off an outer jacket – suitable for a person with severe disabilities [..]

Removing an outer jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified bag for valuables

A small modified bag sits on the wheelchair and provides access to important medicines and valuables [..]

Modified bag for valuables
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Operating a computer

Operating a computer using the wheelchair joystick – an option for people who drive a Permobil [..]

Operating a computer
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Water bottle with long straw

Water bottle attached to wheelchair [..]

Water bottle with long straw
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DrinkingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Custom-made mittens

Custom-made mittens make it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to dress and undress independently [..]

Custom-made mittens
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Emptying urine bag

A method for people with high tetraplegia to independently empty their urine bag [..]

Emptying urine bag
Author Kenneth2014 Categories ToiletingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Custom-made finger sleeves

Writing sleeves facilitate computer use for people with reduced finger function and spasticity [..]

Custom-made finger sleeves
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Adjustment of sitting position

– technique to adjust sitting position; a method for people with impaired arm function and good trunk balance [..]

Adjustment of sitting position
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Key ring with “bite tug”

A user with extensive disabilities can use a “bite tug” to help pull up a zipper on a jacket [..]

Key ring with “bite tug”
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Opening/closingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Putting on specially-sewn mittens independently

– a technique for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Putting on specially-sewn mittens independently
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified transmitter for environmental control system

Self-adhesive 3M Bumpons on the transmitter facilitates control for people with impaired hand function [..]

Modified transmitter for environmental control system
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Switching on and offTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified rod

– enables people with extensive disabilities to pick objects up from the floor [..]

Modified rod
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Picking up/taking downTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Blanket modified with mitten holder

A blanket sitting on the user’s lap is held in place by a mitten holder [..]

Blanket modified with mitten holder
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified insulin syringe

Simple modification of insulin syringe enables a person with extensive disabilities to give himself his shot [..]

Modified insulin syringe
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Handling of medicineTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified jacket

The modification enables people with high tetraplegia to take off an outdoor jacket by themselves [..]

Modified jacket
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DressingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Click button for computer

External click button makes it easier for people with severe disabilities to operate a computer [..]

Click button for computer
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Communication at work, Use of computerTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-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) (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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