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Tips och ideas about: Mobility


  • Ambulation (7)
  • Cycle/motorbike (18)
  • Driving a car (36)
  • Flying (8)
  • Moving around by wheelchair (118)
  • Transfers into and out of cars (34)
  • Transfers with lifting devices (26)
  • Turning over (2)
  • Using transportation (3)
  • Wheelchair transfer (49)

Harness for easy transfers

– makes transfers simple both for the user and the assistant [..]

Harness for easy transfers
Author Anonym 192015 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wrist strap to facilitate soft braking of the wheelchair

– appropriate for wheelchair users with impaired hand function [..]

Wrist strap to facilitate soft braking of the wheelchair
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Warm wheelchair gloves

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

Warm wheelchair gloves
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-made wheelchair gloves

Custom sewn wheelchair gloves with friction surface on the thumb that facilitates wheelchair driving for people with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-made wheelchair gloves
Author Tomas2014 Categories Dressing, Moving around by wheelchairTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Transfer to car

Built-in sliding board facilitates transfers to a car for wheelchair users [..]

Transfer to car
Author Sten2014 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Protection for car seat

Custom sewn covers for the car seat protects both the user and the car seat from dirt when he places a wheelchair in the car [..]

Protection for car seat
Author Sten2014 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adjustment of sitting position

– technique to adjust sitting position; a method for people with impaired arm function and good trunk balance [..]

Adjustment of sitting position
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified bag for valuables

A small modified bag sits on the wheelchair and provides access to important medicines and valuables [..]

Modified bag for valuables
Author Kenneth2014 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Quad bike

A mobility aid for people with disabilities who want to get out into nature [..]

Quad bike
Author Marcus2014 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Motorsports, Outdoor lifeTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Handcycle

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

Handcycle
Author Ulla2014 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Sports, TrainingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Simple electric scooter

Simple electric scooter – suitable for persons with impaired walking ability and good trunk balance [..]

Simple electric scooter
Author Anonym 232014 Categories Cycle/motorbikeTags Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1)

Modified motorcycle

Modified motorcycle 3-wheel motorcycle – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Modified motorcycle
Author Marcus2014 Categories Cycle/motorbikeTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Use of arm cycle outdoors

Arm cycle that allows cycling for training purposes for people with disabilities [..]

Use of arm cycle outdoors
Author Robert2014 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Sports, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Handbike

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

Handbike
Author Karolina2013 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Sports, TrainingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Transfer to horse

Lift that enables transfer to horse – opportunity for wheelchair users [..]

Transfer to horse
Author Annika2013 Categories Horseback riding, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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)

Lighting for wheelchair

– easy to attach to wheelchair [..]

Lighting for wheelchair
Author Sofia2013 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Accelerator and brake in modified car

Mechanical modification that enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Accelerator and brake in modified car
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified steering wheel

– enables people with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified steering wheel
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a carTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified Chrysler minivan

– enables a person with tetraplegia to drive a car [..]

Modified Chrysler minivan
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Lift for modified van

– facilitates transfer to and from the car for people with disabilities [..]

Lift for modified van
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified car

– facilitates transfers between wheelchair and driver’s seat [..]

Electrically adjustable driver’s seat in modified car
Author Max2013 Categories Driving a car, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Winter tires

Aggressive tires for manual wheelchair facilitates winter wheelchair driving [..]

Winter tires
Author Ola2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Getting up from the floor with assistive device

Getting up from the floor using a staircase and a long sliding board – a technique for wheelchair users [..]

Getting up from the floor with assistive device
Author Ola2012 Categories Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Homemade sliding board for transfers to and from car

– Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Homemade sliding board for transfers to and from car
Author Ola2012 Categories Transfers into and out of carsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Work gloves as wheelchair gloves

Leather work gloves work well as wheelchair gloves [..]

Work gloves as wheelchair gloves
Author Ola2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Transfers with sliding board to and from the toilet

– reduces pain in chest and shoulder muscles [..]

Transfers with sliding board to and from the toilet
Author Ola2012 Categories Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

A string that facilitates turning in bed

Simple adaptation that facilitates turning in bed – suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

A string that facilitates turning in bed
Author Ola2012 Categories Bedroom, Turning overTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Vehicle with good mobility in rough terrain, Zoomcamp

A battery-powered, four-wheel drive bike suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Vehicle with good mobility in rough terrain, Zoomcamp
Author Micke2012 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Addseat: a gyroscopic vehicle for people with physical disabilities

– a good complement to a manual wheelchair [..]

Addseat: a gyroscopic vehicle for people with physical disabilities
Author Marit2012 Categories Cycle/motorbike, Moving around by wheelchairTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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Kategorier av tips

  • Mobility
    • Ambulation
    • Cycle/motorbike
    • Driving a car
    • Flying
    • Moving around by wheelchair
    • Transfers into and out of cars
    • Transfers with lifting devices
    • Turning over
    • Using transportation
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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) (179)
  • 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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