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Category: Carrying, moving and handling objects

Tips och ideas about: Lifting and carrying


  • Handling packaging (9)
  • Lifting and carrying (35)
  • Opening/closing (53)
  • Picking up/taking down (29)
  • Switching on and off (38)
  • Transporting (46)

Magnetic grip

Magnets of different strengths sewn into wheelchair gloves – suitable for individuals with impaired handfunctions

Magnetic grip
Author Anonym 352019 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Ringhållare för smartphone

En självhäftande mobilring ger ett stadigt grepp om mobiltelefonen – lämplig för personer med nedsatt handfunktion

Ringhållare för smartphone
Author Hannah2018 Categories Använda telefon, Foto/film, Kommunikation på arbetsplatsen, Lyfta och bäraTags Hög tetraplegi med delvis armfunktion (C5-6)

Telephone string

A simple solution for easier handling of a mobile phone – suitable for people with impaired hand function

Telephone string
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified wallet

With the help of a loop a person with impaired hand function can easily pick up a wallet

Modified wallet
Author Alex2015 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking downTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified toothbrush

A holder that enables people without finger function to hold a toothbrush

Modified toothbrush
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Body care, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick

– enable people with impaired hand function to hold a popsicle stick

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick
Author Anonym 12013 Categories Eating, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair

A simple way to be able to pick upp the phone and to attach it to the wheelchair – suitable for persons with impaired handfunction

Adapted Iphone and Iphone holder on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Transporting, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car

– suitable for people with disabilities

Wheelchair crane for moving a scooter in and out of the car
Author Anders 32011 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of cars, TransportingTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Gripping Aid

A gripping aid to improve grippfunction and to facilitate everyday activities for persons with impaired handfunction

Gripping Aid
Author Rob2011 Categories carpenter work, Garden, Gardening, Lifting and carrying, Maintaining and repairing household objects, Sports, Winter sportsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

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)

Milk container with large handle

– aids people with impaired hand function

Milk container with large handle
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dog training

Dog training for service dogs provides assistance in daily life to people with disabilities

Dog training
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and off, Taking care of animalsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Service Dog Zoe

Service dog provides daily living assistance for people with disabilities

Service Dog Zoe
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Opening/closing, Picking up/taking down, Switching on and off, Taking care of animals, WalkingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog

A service dog can provide everyday help to wheelchair users by carrying, fetching, or holding objects

Carry, hold, fetch – help from service dog
Author Ulla2010 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wheelchair crane for car

Wheelchair crane that lifts a manual wheelchair into and out of the car trunk – suitable for people with disabilities and low strength

Wheelchair crane for car
Author Caroline2009 Categories Driving a car, Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Three-tier serving platter

Multi-tier serving platter that a person with impaired hand function can lift and hold

Three-tier serving platter
Author Anonym 32008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms

Placing a wheelchair into a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car

Technique for people with strong arms

Lifting a wheelchair out of a passenger car
Author Jocke2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Transfers into and out of carsTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adapted bowl for microwave oven

Cord attached to a bowl works as handle and enables a person without dexterity to grasp the bowl and move it

Adapted bowl for microwave oven
Author Gordon2008 Categories Elevators and lifts, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Remove hot baking sheet from oven

Universal pliers make it easy to take a hot baking sheet out of the oven – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Remove hot baking sheet from oven
Author Tomas2008 Categories Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Mouth stick

An important assistive device for a person with a high spinal cord injury that can be used in many different situations

Mouth stick
Author Anders2007 Categories Lifting and carrying, Switching on and offTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Attachment on wheelchair

A holder on the wheelchair is practical for attaching various objects – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

Attachment on wheelchair
Author Anders2007 Categories Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted shower handle

“Selecta band” on shower handle makes it possible for persons without dexterity to hold on in the shower

Adapted shower handle
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Lifting and carrying, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Oven in modified kitchen

Oven with side-hinged door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to place bakeware in oven and to remove it

Oven in modified kitchen
Author Magnus2007 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)

Strong reach extender appropriate for use on boat – suitable for wheelchair users

Reach extender for use on motorboat (and other purposes)
Author Micke2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, Water sports and boatsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Stand – the user’s “third hand”

A telescopic slide-out iron rod/stand to which many types of equipment can be attached. This stand enables a user who does not have any active hand function to hold on to various types of equipment.

Stand – the user’s “third hand”
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal rod – use

Custom-designed rod enables persons with compromised arm/hand function to reach, retrieve and handle a number of different objects.

Universal rod – use
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted radio

Simple modifications make a transistor radio manageable for a person with impaired hand function

Adapted radio
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Television and soundTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal rod – description

A specially designed universal rod to retrieve both light and heavy objects – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function

Universal rod – description
Author Ragge2006 Categories Lifting and carrying, Picking up/taking down, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized handle for mobile phone

Custom modification to phone for persons with impaired hand function

Customized handle for mobile phone
Author Bruno2005 Categories Lifting and carrying, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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  • Carrying, moving and handling objects
    • Handling packaging (9)
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