Undressing while sitting in wheelchair: trousers, socks, and shoes

Technique for persons with strong arms


User takes off trousers, socks, and shoes (video)

The user hops as far forward in the wheelchair as possible. He grasps the waistband with his thumbs and holds on, at the same time that he lifts himself up in the chair and hops backward (“hops out of the trousers”). He pulls the trousers down to his knees and places one leg on the opposite knee. He pulls off his shoe, trouser leg, and sock, and places his foot down on the foot bar again. He repeats the process with the other leg.

Users comments
Exercise is important to keep legs flexible so they can be placed across the lap.
To avoid lifting his leg up onto his lap several times the user to take off socks, trousers, and shoes all at once.

User takes off shoes

User takes off shoes

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Dressing while sitting in the wheelchair: trousers, socks, and shoes
Dressing while sitting in the wheelchair: trousers, socks, and shoes

Technique for persons with strong arms.

Author: Eje

Eje bor med fru och två små barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1999 och har en hög paraplegi (TH9). Han har inga assistenter eller hemhjälp.

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