Adaptive equipment for C6 quadriplegia: An approach to effective, simple, and inexpensive devices

Jeffrey R. Basford; Edward M. Allen

Adaptive equipment for C6 quadriplegia: An approach to effective, simple, and inexpensive devices

Jeffrey R. Basford, Edward M. Allen

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Abstract

Three simple and inexpensive devices were developed by a man with complete C6 quadriplegia to increase his independence: (1) a reacher that allows him to lift and move objects ranging in size from ballpoint pents to beverage cans; (2) a wrist splint that permits him to open pop-top cans, dial a telephone, open a drawer, and page through a book; and (3) an implement holder that stabilizes small devices.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	829-831
Number of pages	3
Journal	Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume	66
Issue number	12
State	Published - Dec 1985

Keywords

Adaptive equipment
Orthosis
Quadriplegia
Spinal cord injury

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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