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Category: Mobility

Tips och ideas about: Transfers with lifting devices


  • 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)

Mobile toilet

A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities [..]

Mobile toilet
Author Helena2017 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Self care on trips, Toileting, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Small folding and portable mobil hoist

– makes trips easier [..]

Small folding and portable mobil hoist
Author Will2017 Categories Mobility on trips, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Custom designed lift for car

– lift that allows a person with extensive disabilities to get into a car with open roof [..]

Custom designed lift for car
Author Robert 22017 Categories Transfers into and out of cars, Transfers with lifting devicesTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-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)

Lift for people with disabilities

– allows transfer to and from a boat with a municipal lift device [..]

Lift for people with disabilities
Author Lars 12012 Categories Transfers with lifting devices, Water sports and boatsTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Transfer to adapted excavator

Chairlift makes it possible to move from wheelchair to excavator [..]

Transfer to adapted excavator
Author Bosse2011 Categories Transfers with lifting devicesTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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)

Outdoor electric winch for transfers

An electric winch makes it possible to transfer between wheelchair and riding lawnmower, etc – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Outdoor electric winch for transfers
Author Irene2010 Categories Transfers with lifting devices, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Ceiling lift in RV

Ceiling lift with bent U track make transfers possible in RV – suitable for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Ceiling lift in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ceiling lift over two floors

Ceiling lift over two floors makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to sleep in the loft [..]

Ceiling lift over two floors
Author Helena2009 Categories Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Lift strap

Narrow lift straps facilitate bathroom visits for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Lift strap
Author Helena2009 Categories Toileting, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Straps for easy transfers with lift

Leather strap that holds hands together facilitates transfers for people without arm/hand function [..]

Straps for easy transfers with lift
Author Helena2009 Categories Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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 [..]

Neck roll cushion
Author Nina2008 Categories Mobility with assistance, Preventing/treating muscle tensions, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Hockey pucks

Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds – suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

Hockey pucks
Author Nina2008 Categories Mobility on trips, Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Folding floor lift

Folding lift that can be transported in 3 bags [..]

Folding floor lift
Author Martin2007 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub

By opening up the wall above the bathroom door Anders can transfer from the bed directly to the bathtub using a ceiling lift [..]

Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub
Author Anders2007 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devices, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift

Discreet ceiling lift with attractive design [..]

Ceiling lift
Author Martin2006 Categories Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Transfer between sailboat and wheelchair with stationary lift

Transfer from sailboat to wheelchair with stationary hydraulic lift [..]

Transfer between sailboat and wheelchair with stationary lift
Author Claes2005 Categories Transfers with lifting devices, Water sports and boatsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Using boom to transfer onto sailboat

The boom of the sailboat and an electric winch can be used as a lift for persons with physical disabilities [..]

Using boom to transfer onto sailboat
Author Claes2005 Categories Transfers with lifting devices, Water sports and boatsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Ceiling lift between bathroom and bedroom

Ceiling lift on track from bathroom to bedroom. [..]

Ceiling lift between bathroom and bedroom
Author Gert2005 Categories Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mobile lift

Mobile lift Golvo has an electric adjustable frame for easy transfers to a couch. [..]

Mobile lift
Author Conny2005 Categories Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Floor hoist

Assistive device to transfer persons with high spinal cord injury. [..]

Floor hoist
Author Pasi2005 Categories Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift in bedroom

Ceiling lift on tracks placed on the ceiling, diagonally across the room. [..]

Ceiling lift in bedroom
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bedroom, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ceiling lift in bathroom

Used not only as an aid for transfers, but also as an assistive device to enable high quadriplegics to wash. [..]

Ceiling lift in bathroom
Author Susanne2005 Categories Bathroom, Care of clothing, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Independent transfer with ceiling lift

Independent transfer with ceiling lift
The user must overcome difficulties to transfer independently using a ceiling lift. [..]

Independent transfer with ceiling lift
Author Susanne2005 Categories Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Independent transfer with ceiling lift

A method for high quadriplegics to move to the bed themselves in emergency situations [..]

Independent transfer with ceiling lift
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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Kategorier av tips

  • Mobility
    • Ambulation
    • Cycle/motorbike
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    • Moving around by wheelchair
    • Transfers into and out of cars
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    • Turning over
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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)
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