Sleeve protector for wheelchair users

Protects shirts and sweaters when manually driving the wheelchair

User with sleeve protector i nylon cloth.

User with sleeve protector

An open “stocking” that stretches from wrist to elbow. The sleeve protector has ribbing at both top and bottom.

Users comments
The user usually puts these on to operate the wheelchair manually outdoors.

Made by
Ida Lindé

Purchased from
Ida Lindé, ida.lindhe@gmail.com

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
Ida Lindé, occupational therapist

Author: Anonym 1

Personen bor ihop med fru och barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1975 och har en hög tetraplegi (C5). Genom hand-kirurgi fick han bättre greppfunktion i båda händer. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar om dagen. (Avliden 2024)
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Type of disability

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

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