Transfer from wheelchair to bathtub

Transfer to bathtub using an ordinary chair

Description
The user finds it easier to move from an ordinary chair to the edge of the tub. He transfers by raising himself to half-standing. He stands on his spasticity. With his strong arms he has no problem getting up and down in the bathtub.

He has a bathtub board on which he places the things he needs.

Authors comments
The user bought the bathtub board for his mother. Now he feels it is practical to place shampoo, soap, etc, on it.

Tip is dated from 2006

Categories for this tip
housing » bathroom, mobility » wheelchair transfer, self care » washing oneself, Tips and tricks from people with Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1, ASIA C, D).