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Injury level: Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Belt for child on lap

A lightweight elastic belt is threaded through the front belt loops of the parent’s trousers and serves as a safety belt for a child seated on the parent’s lap [..]

Belt for child on lap
Author Nora2015 Categories Carrying babies, Moving around in wheelchair together with smal children, SecurityTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Long elastic baby sling for parents of young children

An ordinary elastic baby sling works well for a person sitting in a wheelchair [..]

Long elastic baby sling for parents of young children
Author Nora2015 Categories Carrying babies, Moving around in wheelchair together with smal children, SecurityTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Skip hop handle

A soft plastic handle to install on the wheelchair that a child can hold onto instead of holding a parent’s hand. [..]

Skip hop handle
Author Nora2015 Categories SecurityTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Lap cradle with buckle

A soft cradle for a baby to lie on the parent’s lap – suitable for parents who use a wheelchair and have young children [..]

Lap cradle with buckle
Author Nora2015 Categories Carrying babies, Moving around in wheelchair together with smal childrenTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

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)

Go down a curb in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Go down a curb in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Balancing on rear wheels

– essential for good wheelchair technique [..]

Balancing on rear wheels
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go up a curb in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Go up a curb in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance

Description of technique with help from one person [..]

Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance
Author Staffan2011 Categories Mobility with assistance, Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Going up stairs with handrail in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Going up stairs with handrail in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go down a flight of stairs with a wheelchair with assistance

Description of technique with help from one person [..]

Go down a flight of stairs with a wheelchair with assistance
Author Staffan2011 Categories Mobility with assistance, Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair

Technique for people who have strong arms [..]

Ride up an escalator in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go down a flight of stairs with handrail in a wheelchair

Technique for people who have strong arms [..]

Go down a flight of stairs with handrail in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride a bus in a wheelchair

Independent mobility in a bus with low step-in height [..]

Ride a bus in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchair, Using transportationTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride a bus in a wheelchair

Technique to get out of a bus [..]

Ride a bus in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Mobility, Moving around by wheelchair, Using transportationTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go down an indoor ramp in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Go down an indoor ramp in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair

Technique for people who have strong arms [..]

Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance

Description of technique with help from one person [..]

Ride down an escalator in a wheelchair with assistance
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go down a flight of stairs without handrail in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Go down a flight of stairs without handrail in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Go down a steep ramp in a wheelchair

Technique for people with strong arms [..]

Go down a steep ramp in a wheelchair
Author Staffan2011 Categories Moving around by wheelchairTags Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen

Wall hung bracket with s-hooks and storage basket provide easily accessible storage in the modified kitchen. [..]

Easily accessible storage in modified kitchen
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1)
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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) (177)
  • 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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