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Tips from Mats 2

Mats lives together with his wife and daughter in a house. He was injured in 2001 and has a high incomplete tetraplegia. He does not have any assistance.

Power screwdriver

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Power screwdriver
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Power jigsaw

Suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Power jigsaw
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Nailer

Pneumatic nailer instead of a hammer – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Nailer
Author Mats 22008 Categories carpenter work, Maintaining and repairing household objectsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Feed horses

Hay for horses is transported by hand truck [..]

Feed horses
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animals, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Pitchfork with handle

An ergonomic handle on stall and garden tools is suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pitchfork with handle
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animalsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Work gloves

Assembly gloves protect hands during work on a farm – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Work gloves
Author Mats 22008 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Heated gloves

Thermostat-controlled heated gloves [..]

Heated gloves
Author Mats 22008 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Folding lightweight wheelbarrow

A lightweight wheelbarrow that is easy on the back – suitable for persons who have problems lifting and/or bending [..]

Folding lightweight wheelbarrow
Author Mats 22008 Categories Garden, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Oven glove

Oven glove protects hands when handling hot baking sheets – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Oven glove
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preparing meals, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Welding glove for building fire in the stove

Welding glove protects against burns – suitable for persons with impaired sensation [..]

Welding glove for building fire in the stove
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Poles for pole walking

Poles helps persons keep their balance – suitable for persons with impaired gait [..]

Poles for pole walking
Author Mats 22008 Categories AmbulationTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Non-slip device for shoes

An important assistive device for persons with impaired gait [..]

Non-slip device for shoes
Author Mats 22008 Categories AmbulationTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Kitchen knives

Sharp knives with a good handle facilitate cooking for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Kitchen knives
Author Mats 22008 Categories Preparing mealsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Toilet seat with flush function

Toilet seat that facilitates bathroom visits and personal hygiene for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Toilet seat with flush function
Author Mats 22008 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Shirt that stays warm and dressing technique

Appropriate clothing for people with disabilities [..]

Shirt that stays warm and dressing technique
Author Mats 22008 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Driving a car for people with disabilities

A car that is suitable for persons with impaired gait and impaired function in hands and arms [..]

Driving a car for people with disabilities
Author Mats 22008 Categories Driving a carTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Staircase with railing

Stairway railing – important for persons with impaired gait [..]

Staircase with railing
Author Mats 22008 Categories AmbulationTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Long shoe horn

Long shoe horn with anti-slip strips helps people with disabilities [..]

Long shoe horn
Author Mats 22008 Categories DressingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Boots without shoelaces

Shoes that are easy to put on and take off – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Boots without shoelaces
Author Mats 22008 Categories DressingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Dog leash with belt

Dog leash with belt – suitable for persons with impaired hand function and for pole walking [..]

Dog leash with belt
Author Mats 22008 Categories Taking care of animals, WalkingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Railing along path

Railing along path helps persons with impaired gait [..]

Railing along path
Author Mats 22008 Categories Ambulation, Porch/gardenTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (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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