Scissors with table support

Adapted scissors for persons with impaired hand function

Scissors with table support, closed

Scissors with table support, closed

Scissors with adapted handle and spring-loaded handle. The scissors can be placed on edge and the spring makes it return to its original position (i.e., the scissors in ‘open position’).

Users comments
The scissors is old and the spring is broken. The user still uses it by placing it on the table and getting a good stable grip on the handle. Truly a shame that it is no longer available (if this is the case); the user feels it is really great. He cuts paper, meat and even his beard with it. When he cuts his beard he has a mirror standing on the counter. He uses a two-handed grip when he cuts.

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The user

Editors comments
See also spinalistips.se/en/tip-scissors-with-table-support

The user opens the scissors, which are standing on the table, by putting the ring finger in the upper handle of the scissors.

Scissors with table support, open

User cuts his beard with the scissors; he uses both hands to press the scissors together

User cuts his beard with the scissors; he uses both hands to press the scissors together

Author: Gert

Gert bor i lägenhet mitt inne i stan. Han arbetar halvtid och har utöver det ett antal politiska förtroendeuppdrag i kommunen. Skadade sig 1973 och har en tetraplegi, C5-C6. Har inte någon personlig assistent utan använder sig av hemtjänst sammanlagt ca 2 tim/dag.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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