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Tips och ideas about: Looking after ones health


  • Cope with pain (10)
  • Handling of medicine (7)
  • Keeping warm/ keeping cool (48)
  • Preventing swelling (4)
  • Preventing urinary infections (4)
  • Preventing/healing ulcers (33)
  • Preventing/treating colds (6)
  • Preventing/treating muscle tensions (15)
  • Training (27)
  • Use of breathing aids (11)
  • Weight (3)

Adjustable wrist weights

– suitable for individual exercise programs [..]

Adjustable wrist weights
Author Yasmin2012 Categories TrainingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Armbike

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

Armbike
Author Caroline2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Sports, TrainingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Warm blanket for cool evenings

Blanket that’s just the right size – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Warm blanket for cool evenings
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Standing wheelchair in workplace

A standing wheelchair makes it possible for the user to be independent in his workplace [..]

Standing wheelchair in workplace
Author Robert2011 Categories Carrying, moving and handling objects at work, Preventing/treating muscle tensions, WorkplaceTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Legs in raised position in active wheelchair

Holding legs in raised position accelerates wound healing [..]

Legs in raised position in active wheelchair
Author Claes2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Feet warmer

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

Feet warmer
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water bottle with crocheted cover

….makes the bottle easy to grip and easy to bring along – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Water bottle with crocheted cover
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Drinking, Training, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Exercise aids

Exercise Aids allowing indenpendent gymtraining för persone with impaired handfunction [..]

Exercise aids
Author Rob2011 Categories Lifting and carrying, TrainingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Accessible sauna

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

Accessible sauna
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, SaunaTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions

– reduces risk of ulcers for people who lack sensation [..]

Custom-made foam rubber chair cushions
Author Robert2011 Categories Furniture, Living room, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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. [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Robert2011 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Moving around by wheelchair, Picking up/taking down, Preparing meals, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adjustable height punching bag

– can be used both by people in wheelchairs and people who stand [..]

Adjustable height punching bag
Author Robert2011 Categories TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer to whirlpool bath

– an option for wheelchair users with strong arms [..]

Transfer to whirlpool bath
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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 [..]

Arm cycle on exercise stand
Author Robert2011 Categories Sports, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

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 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)

Hand rub dispenser with sensor

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Hand rub dispenser with sensor
Author Anonym 12010 Categories Body care, Preventing urinary infections, Preventing/treating colds, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hand wash in handbag

– reduces risk of infection – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Hand wash in handbag
Author Irene2010 Categories Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing urinary infections, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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 [..]

Pool lift for outdoor pool
Author Irene2010 Categories Swimming, Training, Transfers with lifting devicesTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Standing wheelchair

Standing wheelchair facilitates housework – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Standing wheelchair
Author Irene2010 Categories Cleaning, Picking up/taking down, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Outdoor pool with lift

– suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Outdoor pool with lift
Author Irene2010 Categories Swimming, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

USB memory with medical information

Accessible medical information suitable for people with specific diagnoses and medical care needs [..]

USB memory with medical information
Author Caroline2010 Categories Communication on trips, Handling of medicineTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Thermal insoles

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

Thermal insoles
Author Caroline2010 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Outdoor life, Winter sportsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Thermal mug with large handle

Thermal mug with large handle suitable for people with impaired grip and reduced sensation [..]

Thermal mug with large handle
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Drinking, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Self-inflating shower cushion

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

Self-inflating shower cushion
Author Anonym 122010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accessible sauna

Simple adaptation in sauna – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible sauna
Author Karolina2009 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, SaunaTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mirror to check ulcers

It is important for people with impaired sensation to check their skin regularly [..]

Mirror to check ulcers
Author Tomas2009 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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Kategorier av tips

  • Looking after ones health
    • Cope with pain
    • Handling of medicine
    • Keeping warm/ keeping cool
    • Preventing swelling
    • Preventing urinary infections
    • Preventing/healing ulcers
    • Preventing/treating colds
    • Preventing/treating muscle tensions
    • Training
    • Use of breathing aids
    • Weight

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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