Buttoning buttons

A method to button trouser button for persons with impaired hand function

Description
User inserts thumb into buttonhole and pulls it over button.

Authors comments
It is difficult at first but with time the buttonhole becomes large enough so that it works.

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Tip is dated from 2006

Categories for this tip
self care » dressing, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

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