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Category: Mobility

Tips och ideas about: Moving around by wheelchair


  • 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)

Lightweight, convenient folding electric wheelchair

– easy to bring along in the car and on trips [..]

Lightweight, convenient folding electric wheelchair
Author Christer2017 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Using transportation on tripsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheel guard

– a simple way to avoid getting the floor dirty at home when coming inside with the wheelchair [..]

Wheel guard
Author Calle2017 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Holder for dog leash on wheelchair footrest

– makes it easier for wheelchair users to take the dog on walks [..]

Holder for dog leash on wheelchair footrest
Author Ulla2016 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Modification of Permobil control box

External buttons on the Permobil control box make it easier to shift between steering and adjusting the seat position – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Modification of Permobil control box
Author Göran2016 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Smart Drive power assist device

An easy-to-manage power assist device for manual wheelchairs that facilitates driving [..]

Smart Drive power assist device
Author Anonym 252016 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Bag on wheelchair

Accessible homemade wheelchair bag [..]

Bag on wheelchair
Author Alex2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Moving on soft sand

– a solution when there are no ramps [..]

Moving on soft sand
Author Alex2015 Categories Mobility with assistance, Moving around by wheelchair, Swimming, Water sports and boatsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair bag

Inconspicuous and spacious wheelchair bag that does not alter the center of gravity [..]

Wheelchair bag
Author Anonym 252015 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Wheelchair gloves

Work gloves that work well as wheelchair gloves [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Anonym 252015 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Beach Wheelchair

A wheelchair that works on sand and in water [..]

Beach Wheelchair
Author Sebastian2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, SwimmingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Wheel Blades

– makes it possible to easily use a manual wheelchair on snow and ice [..]

Wheel Blades
Author Marit2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Winter sportsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Wheelchair gloves

Garden gloves that work well as wheelchair gloves [..]

Wheelchair gloves
Author Ulla2015 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Cleaning wheelchair tires

Aluminum structure enables an individual who drives an electric wheelchair to clean the tires independently [..]

Cleaning wheelchair tires
Author Ragge2015 Categories Cleaning, Moving around by wheelchairTags 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Car ramp for Addseat

Car ramps that help get a Segway into the car without a lift [..]

Car ramp for Addseat
Author Marit2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

Extra wheelchair wheel, ‘Freewheel’

Freewheel increases accessibility on uneven surfaces for people who use manual wheelchairs [..]

Extra wheelchair wheel, ‘Freewheel’
Author Bernt2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Tetra quick release

Tetra quick release enables people with impaired hand function to remove and attach the rear wheels from and to the wheelchair [..]

Tetra quick release
Author Magnus2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Transfers into and out of carsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Recaro seat on electric wheelchair (Permobil)

– provides comfortable seating for people who use electric wheelchair [..]

Recaro seat on electric wheelchair (Permobil)
Author Lars 12012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Preventing/healing ulcersTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Bead electric scooter

An electric scooter that can be used while sitting in a manual wheelchair [..]

Bead electric scooter
Author Gunnar 22012 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Minigarage for electric wheelchair, “bread bin”

– dry, frost-free storage for electric wheelchairs and other aids [..]

Minigarage for electric wheelchair, “bread bin”
Author Yasmin2012 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
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  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
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