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

Technique for persons with strong arms

Description
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.

Authors 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.

Tip is dated from 2008

Categories for this tip
self care » dressing, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).

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	Dressing while sitting in the wheelchair: trousers, socks, and shoes Technique for persons with strong arms Tip is dated from 2008.