Whirlpool tub

A hot bath can help persons who find it difficult to stay warm and have problems with spasticity

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Dela

Whirlpool tub with ceiling lift

A large whirlpool tub. Ceiling lift for transfers.

Users comments
It was difficult to find a bathtub that was long enough and deep enough for the user. The tub is used to get warm and to reduce spasticity.

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Whirlpool tub

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.

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Type of disability

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

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