Straps for easy transfers with lift

Leather strap that holds hands together facilitates transfers for people without arm/hand function

Helena's crossed hands, held together with a leather strap..

Helena with strap around both wrists

A short adjustable leather strap holds the hands together.

Purchased from
Shoemaker, horse supply store

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user’s

Helena's husband fastens the strap around her crossed wrists.

Helena’s husband puts the strap around her wrists

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Author: Helena

Helena bor tillsammans med sin make och två tonårsbarn i en villa. Hon arbetar 75%. Sedan födsel har hon en sjukdom (spinal muskelatrofi) motsvarande en hög ryggmärgsskada. Hon har personlig assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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