Tips and tricks from people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
Easy-grip bottle opener
Bottle opener that can be used by persons with impaired hand function
Bottle opener shown from above
A large bottle opener that sits well in the hand.
Technique: Hold bottle firmly between thighs to immobilize it, allowing use of both hands to apply the leverage principle to remove cap.
Users comments
With this bottle opener Susanne is able to open a bottle by herself.
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Bottle opener shown from below
Tipsare: Susanne
Susanne lives in an apartment. She studies as well as working full time as a free-lance journalist. She was injured in 1982 and has a high spinal cord injury (C5). Through hand surgery her grip function in her left hand improved. She has personal assistance.
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