Transfer to whirlpool bath

- an option for wheelchair users with strong arms
User on stool next to the bathtub
User on stool next to the bathtub

The user transfers first to a shower stool which is right next to the whirlpool tub. Then he moves his legs in, lifts himself to the edge and lowers himself into the bathtub. He moves out of the tub backwards.

Users comments
The user enjoys soaking in the whirlpool tub to relax.

User lifts in legs
User lifts in legs
User sits on edge of tub
User sits on edge of tub
User lowers himself into the tub
User lowers himself into the tub

Author: Robert

Robert bor tillsammans med hustru och tre barn i en villa. Han arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 2003 och har en låg paraplegi (L1). Ingen assistans.
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Type of disability

Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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