Securing the wheelchair during transfers to and from the car

A simple strap can prevent the wheelchair from sliding away when transferring to and from the car

Wheelchair secured with strap, metal hook sits on wheelchair grip ring

Wheelchair secured with strap, metal hook sits on wheelchair grip ring

A strap with a metal hook is attached under the driver’s seat. The user can attach the wheelchair to the car with the strap so it does not roll or slide away during transfers. Slide the strap around the wheelchair frame and place the hook in the grip ring.

Users comments
Securing the wheelchair is especially important on slippery surfaces or when parked on a slope.

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Wheelchair secured with a metal hook in the push ring

Securing wheelchair with strap

User places the strap's metal hook on the push ring

User places the strap’s metal hook on the push ring

Strap on floor by passenger seat

Strap on floor by passenger seat

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Transfer from the wheelchair to the car
Transfer from the wheelchair to the car

Technique for people with impaired balance and impaired arm/hand function.

Author: Tobias

Personen bor i lägenhet. Han arbetar och studerar heltid. Han skadade sig 2003 och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Han ca 1- 3 timmar assistans per dag.
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Type of disability

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

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