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Tips from Magnus

The late M. lived in a house together with his wife and two children. He was working part time. He had a tetraplegia C6.

Frog breathing

A complement for breathing for people with impaired pulmonary function [..]

Frog breathing
Author Magnus2015 Categories Preventing/treating colds, Use of breathing aidsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Taped glove for rugby

Rugby gloves modified with sports tape [..]

Taped glove for rugby
Author Magnus2013 Categories Sports, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ball techniques

Technique for getting a ball up from the floor onto the player’s lap – suitable for players of wheelchair rugby with poor hand function [..]

Ball techniques
Author Magnus2013 Format AsideCategories Sports, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Belt for balance

Soft corset helps players hold their balance in wheelchair rugby [..]

Belt for balance
Author Magnus2013 Categories SportsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair gloves for wheelchair rugby

Modified glove for wheelchair rugby [..]

Wheelchair gloves for wheelchair rugby
Author Magnus2013 Categories Sports, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair Rugby

– team sport for people with tetraplegia [..]

Wheelchair Rugby
Author Magnus2013 Categories Sports, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Rugby chair

Wheelchair for wheelchair rugby [..]

Rugby chair
Author Magnus2013 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Sports, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tetra quick release

Tetra quick release enables people with impaired hand function to remove and attach the rear wheels from and to the wheelchair [..]

Tetra quick release
Author Magnus2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from toilet to wheelchair

Transfer technique for persons with tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from toilet to wheelchair
Author Magnus2008 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from bed to wheelchair

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from bed to wheelchair
Author Magnus2008 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from wheelchair to toilet

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to toilet
Author Magnus2008 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from wheelchair to bed

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to bed
Author Magnus2008 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Battery-operated compressor for wheelchair tires

Portable electric air pump for wheelchair tires
[..]

Battery-operated compressor for wheelchair tires
Author Magnus2007 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible clothes closet

Wheelchair accessible, easy to see clothes closet [..]

Accessible clothes closet
Author Magnus2007 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage shelf by patio

Practical wooden shelf makes it easy for a wheelchair user to set the table [..]

Storage shelf by patio
Author Magnus2007 Categories TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible storage

Storage unit with additional open space under roof [..]

Accessible storage
Author Magnus2007 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wooden deck outside adapted house

Spacious wooden deck suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Wooden deck outside adapted house
Author Magnus2007 Categories Heating/cooling, Porch/garden, Thresholds/rampsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric adjustable cabinet in accessible kitchen

Adjustable-height upper cabinet in accessible kitchen [..]

Electric adjustable cabinet in accessible kitchen
Author Magnus2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Corner couch at same height as wheelchair

Couch at same height as wheelchair facilitates transfers [..]

Corner couch at same height as wheelchair
Author Magnus2007 Categories Living room, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible kitchen

Convenient kitchen for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible kitchen
Author Magnus2007 Categories KitchenTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Tray

Plastic lid for microwave oven – suitable as a tray for wheelchair users [..]

Tray
Author Magnus2007 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven with side-hinged door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to place bakeware in oven and to remove it [..]

Oven in modified kitchen
Author Magnus2007 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen

It is important to place things where a wheelchair user can reach them [..]

Refrigerator and freezer in accessible kitchen
Author Magnus2007 Categories AppliancesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pantry with slide-out storage

Easily visible and accessible pantry – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Pantry with slide-out storage
Author Magnus2007 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Closet with sliding doors

Spacious accessible closet – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Closet with sliding doors
Author Magnus2007 Categories Furniture, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathroom with elevated toilet and sliding door

Sliding doors save room in tight spaces, appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Bathroom with elevated toilet and sliding door
Author Magnus2007 Categories BathroomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage unit on casters

Practical portable open storage unit in bathroom [..]

Storage unit on casters
Author Magnus2007 Categories Bathroom, Storage, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Shower chair with back and armrest

Shower and toilet chair with soft back and fixed armrest [..]

Shower chair with back and armrest
Author Magnus2007 Categories Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Vacuum cleaner

Cleaning with vacuum cleaner for wheelchair users [..]

Vacuum cleaner
Author Magnus2007 Categories CleaningTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage furniture for toys

Lightweight portable storage furniture is convenient for wheelchair users [..]

Storage furniture for toys
Author Magnus2007 Categories StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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