Shower chair with customized armrest

Appropriate for persons who do not have arm or hand function.

Description
Tilting shower chair on casters with high back and padded hollowed arm and hand support.
Model:
Hygiene chair: Aquatec Ocean Vipp with soft seat
Armrest: Otto Bock

Authors comments
Conny thinks the chair is very comfortable. His arms stay on the armrests even when he uses soap and water. He does not use any foot rests since he is so tall.

Manufacturer
Assembled by Hjälpmedelservice (Assistive device services)

Purchased from
Invacare, www.invacare.com (showerchair), Otto Bock, www.ottobock.com (armrest), last checked March 2011.

Idea
Lisa Bergmark, occupational therapist

Paid for by
County council

Tip is dated from 2005

Categories for this tip
housing » bathroom, self care » toileting, washing oneself, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).