Self care – Page 8 – Spinalistips

Zip-off trousers

Wheelchair users can change from shorts to trousers without moving from the chair.

Shower and toilet chair on casters that can be packed into its own case

Custom-sewn urine bag holder makes it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to drain a urine bag without assistance

Shower stall with doors that seal directly against the floor is a good solution for wheelchair users.

Solution for modified bathroom with crowded space.

A shower chair on casters suitable for wheelchair users with high spinal cord injuries.

Air freshener spray can make it easier to accept help in intimate situations.

Easy-to-use soap dispenser – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function

A hot bath can help persons who find it difficult to stay warm and have problems with spasticity

A shallow washbasin works well for wheelchair users with limited reach

Flip-top lid makes it easier for persons with impaired dexterity to open toothpaste tube

Razor with large button appropriate for persons with impaired hand function.

The electric toothbrush is appropriate for persons with impaired hand function.

A small shower chair that helps maintain balance.

Used successfully in many contexts, such as the shower, airplane trips, the car, etc.