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Tips from Mikael

Mikael lives together with his partner in an apartment. He is working parttime. He was injured in 2008 and has a tetraplegia (C5-6). He has personal assistance 30 hours a week.

Custom-sewn transfer mat

Discreet practical transfer mat that stays attached while transferring – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Custom-sewn transfer mat
Author Mikael2010 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips

– suitable for people with impaired sensation [..]

Pressure-relieving cushion for plane trips
Author Mikael2010 Categories Flying, Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water-absorbing door mat

Facilitates transfers when not wearing shoes – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Water-absorbing door mat
Author Mikael2010 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted sliding board

Sliding board that fits in a small backpack – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Adapted sliding board
Author Mikael2010 Categories Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted sliding board

Sliding board with extra anti-slip material [..]

Adapted sliding board
Author Mikael2010 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Storage bag for catheters and accessories

Practical storage bag makes it easier to drain the bladder at night [..]

Storage bag for catheters and accessories
Author Mikael2010 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Catheter bag

Discreet storage for disposable catheters [..]

Catheter bag
Author Mikael2010 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted wheelchair cushion

Simple modification of cushion for easy transfers [..]

Adapted wheelchair cushion
Author Mikael2010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Strap as assistive device for transfers

Strap around thighs facilitates transfers – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Strap as assistive device for transfers
Author Mikael2010 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Strap instead of wheelchair belt

Custom-made strap helps the user to keep his balance during strength training and moving outdoors – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired balance [..]

Strap instead of wheelchair belt
Author Mikael2010 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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Kategorier av tips

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  • Carrying, moving and handling objects
  • Communication
  • Eating, drinking
  • Economic life
  • Education
  • Household tasks
  • Housing
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  • Mobility
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  • Recreation, leisure
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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)
  • Tip categories
    • Assisting others/childcare
    • Caring for household objects
    • Carrying, moving and handling objects
    • Communication
    • Eating, drinking
    • Economic life
    • Education
    • Household tasks
    • Housing
    • Looking after ones health
    • Mobility
    • Personal assistance
    • Planning activities and tasks
    • Recreation, leisure
    • Self care
    • Travelling
    • Work, employment, occupation
  • Tip authors
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