Looking after ones health

Modified walker

Modified walker

Walker with saddle seat makes it possible to take breaks during gait training – technique for people with poor balance and impaired gait

Pronation aid

Pronation aid

– a simple assistive device to hold the hand with the palm facing downwards (pronated)

Aquatec bath lift

Aquatec bath lift

– makes it possible to take a relaxing bath – suitable for people with disabilities

Frog breathing

Frog breathing

A complement for breathing for people with impaired pulmonary function

Warm wheelchair gloves

Warm wheelchair gloves

Mittens with large opening adapted with hard rubber, used as wheelchair gloves in winter

Modified insulin syringe

Modified insulin syringe

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

Handcycle

Handcycle

– enables people with disabilities to ride a bike on equal terms

Handbike

Handbike

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

Ball techniques

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

Infrared heating

Infrared heating

– a good way to quickly increase heat, for example, in the bathroom or the workplace – suitable for people who easily freeze

Cushion between knees

Cushion between knees

A cushion that separates the legs can reduce neurogenic pain that people with spinal cord injury may have

Support cushion

Support cushion

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

Armbike

Armbike

– addition to manual wheelchair that allows quick and comfortable mobility outdoors

Feet warmer

Feet warmer

– easy to put on and take off while sitting – suitable for wheelchair users

Exercise aids

Exercise aids

Exercise Aids allowing indenpendent gymtraining för persone with impaired handfunction

Accessible sauna

Accessible sauna

– with maneuvering space and custom ventilation hatch – suitable for wheelchair users

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair

People who use a wheelchair can increase their independence at home by using a standing wheelchair and they can also stretch their leg joints.

Arm cycle on exercise stand

Arm cycle on exercise stand

An exercise stand allows the user to operate the arm cycle either stationary or outdoors – a training tool for people with disabilities

Strap instead of wheelchair belt

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

Pool lift for outdoor pool

Pool lift for outdoor pool

Stationary custom-designed pool lift makes it possible for people with disabilities to get in and out of a pool

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users

Thermal insoles

Thermal insoles

Thermal insoles keep feet warm – suitable for people who easily freeze

Self-inflating shower cushion

Self-inflating shower cushion

A self-inflating seat pad works well as shower cushion – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired sensation

Medicine card

Medicine card

Medicine card with important information – suitable for people with specific diagnoses who need specialist care

Watch TV from bathtub

Watch TV from bathtub

Being able to watch TV while lying in the bathtub is relaxing and distracts from pain

Footrest

Footrest

A soft footrest on the wheelchair makes shoes unnecessary indoors

Accessible sauna

Accessible sauna

Accessible sauna – suitable for persons who drive a wheelchair and who easily freeze

Sliding mat for transfers

Sliding mat for transfers

The sliding mat prevents chafing and requires less strength during transfers to the bed or shower chair

Rain cover for ventilator

Rain cover for ventilator

Rain cover for ventilator – an important aid for persons who have their ventilator on the wheelchair

Neck roll cushion

Neck roll cushion

The neck roll supports and helps to relax the neck during moves – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities who use a personal lift

Tube heater

Tube heater

The tube heater reduces condensation in the ventilator tube when the user is out in the cold

Lap and hand cushions

Lap and hand cushions

Cushions in colors that match clothing on which to place arms and hands when sitting in the wheelchair – a possibility for persons with extensive disabilities

‘Camelbak’ hydration system

‘Camelbak’ hydration system

With the ‘camelbak’ water is always accessible when lying in bed – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Fur

Fur

Fur keeps legs warm – suitable for wheelchair users who easily freeze

Positioning cushions in bed

Positioning cushions in bed

Positioning cushions to lie comfortably, improve circulation and prevent decubitus ulcers – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities

Foot rest on wheelchair

Foot rest on wheelchair

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

Ventilator

Ventilator

Ventilator and its placement on the wheelchair

Work gloves

Work gloves

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

Oven glove

Oven glove

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

Massager

Massager

Used to treat tight muscles and as sex aid – suitable for persons with spinal cord injury