(Part 2) Top products from r/spinalcordinjuries
We found 17 product mentions on r/spinalcordinjuries. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Walky Dog Plus Hands Free Dog Bicycle Exerciser Leash Newest Model with 550-lbs Pull Strength Paracord Leash Military Grade
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Patented design includes an internal shock-absorbing system and quick lock and release capability for easy switching between bikesHigh Carbon Stainless steel for strength leash installs on virtually any bike in under 5 minutes Only True Quick Release Bike leash Patented designLets you safely walk yo...
22. OXO Good Grips Button Hook Dressing Aid Easily Buttons Dress Shirts, Sweaters or Dresses. Comfortable Built Up Handle for Arthritis, Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel, Limited Dexterity, Parkinson’s, Seniors
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
DRESS QUICKER – Minimize the challenge and frustration of buttoning clothes by grasping button with wire loop instead of fingers to pull button through button-hole. OXO Good Grips Button Hook dressing aid encourages independence in the elderly, individuals living alone or anyone needing help with ...
23. Rev-A-Shelf 5PD-24CRN Heavy-Duty 24-Inch Chrome Convenient 2-Tier Mounted Wall Cabinet Pull-Down Shelving System
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
BRING IT TO YOU: Bring hard-to-reach items to you with this convenient 2-tier cabinet pull-down shelving systemUNIQUE LIFTING/LOWERING: Gas assisted lifting/lowering mechanism locks in the down position for hands-free useEXTRA DURABILITY: Heavy-gauge wire construction provides extra durability and e...
24. DMI Wheelchair Seat Belt, Wheelchair Safety Harness, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ADD PEACE OF MIND AND SECURITY to your wheelchair, keeping yourself, loved ones, or patients stable, secure, and comfortableWHEELCHAIR SEAT BELT BUCKLE EASILY ATTACHES AND DETACHES, locking in securely, and releasing, simply, just like vehicle seat beltsBELT STRAP ADJUSTS EASILY at 48 inches, it is ...
25. Enemeez Plus, Mini Eneman, Jar of 30 Disposable Tubes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Benzocaine to anesthetize the rectum and lower bowelHelps with bowel programRobust plastic jar
26. Prevail Guards for Men, Maximum Absorbency, One Size, 14 Count (Pack of 9 (126 Count))
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
DISCREET FIT FOR MEN: These pads are designed for men with maximum absorbency for use during the day or overnight. They feature a shaped core & adhesive strip for discreet fit in your own underwear.MAXIMUM ABSORBENCY: MaxSorb Gel core provides maximum absorbency for moderate to heavy leaks & Omni-Od...
27. TravelJohn 66892 Disposable Urinal(18 pack),WHITE
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Revolutionary "bag with a bag" design Small and light weight Volume indicatorNon-toxic, odorless, spill proof gel, it instantly gels after absorption of liquid thus making it leak-proofNo closure needed, reusable until it is fullWaste disposal safe, simply throw awayLiqsorb super absorbent polymer p...
28. 5.11 Tactical Pants,Grey,32Wx34L
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION - Constructed to offer superior durability for the most demanding situations. Its tough design is made from 8.8 oz of 100% cotton canvas, providing every user with a lightweight and breathable feel.ORIGINAL TACTICAL PANTS - From workwear to casual wear, these pants inspired an i...
29. Cranberry Pills w/ Vitamin C by Nature's Bounty, Supports Urinary & Immune Health, 4200mg Cranberry Supplement, 250 Softgels (4363)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
CRANBERRY CONCENTRATE PILLS: Made from the finest cranberry concentrate available, Nature's Bounty Cranberry with Vitamin C softgel capsules each contain the equivalence to 4, 200 mg of fresh cranberries, as well as 40 mg Vitamin C & 2.7 mg Vitamin E.CRANBERRY & VITAMIN C: Cranberries may help suppo...
30. Chimp Paradox: How Our Impulses and Emotions Can Determine Success and Happiness and How We Can Control Them
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Vermilion
31. Mad Grip F100 Pro Palm Gloves,Black/Black,Large/X-Large
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
50% rubber 50% polyesterSuperior durability and comfort compared to nitrile or rubber dipped gloves.Seamless cushioning prevents blistering and hand fatigue.Machine WashableMade in China
32. DMI Wedge Pillow to Support and Elevate Neck, Head and Back for Acid Reflux or Feet and Legs to Reduce Back Pain and Improve Circulation with Removable Cover, 12x24x24 Inch, Blue
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
UPPER BODY PILLOW Gently elevates the head to help relieve acid reflux, ease respiratory problems, minimize snoring and reduce neck, shoulder and back painLOWER BODY FOOT AND LEG SUPPORT PILLOW helps relieve discomfort from back pain, knee pain, varicose veins, phlebitis and restless leg syndrome by...
35. Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant Paste with Zinc Oxide, Diaper Rash Cream, 4 Ounce
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Paste has a white petrolatum-based formulation which seals out wetness on irritated or denuded skin | Ideal for all ages and protects minor skin irritation associated with diaper rashEnhanced with zinc oxide, natural oils and Phytoplex, this diaper rash cream creates a subst...
36. skott Python Exercise Glove, Blizzard White/Black, Medium
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Soft, Durable Genuine LeatherSnug and Comfortable 3-Dimentional Unisex Fit SystemWrist Wrap Featuring Industrial Strength VelcroPull-off Tabs for Easy RemovalSoft, Durable Genuine LeatherLeather Palm Backed with High Density Foam
37. MABIS Kelly Forceps, Medical Forceps, Locking Forceps, Silver, 5.5"
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
LONG LASTING STAINLESS STEEL KELLY FORCEPS have a dependable locking mechanism that is great for clamping small items.PRECISION TIP MEDICAL FORCEPS ARE SERRATED giving you more accurate control during use.SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE LOCKING FORCEPS ARE MADE OF HIGH QUALITY stainless steel and won't bend wh...
38. Squatty Potty The Original Bathroom Toilet Stool, 7 Inch height, White
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Doctor recommended & FDA Certified medical deviceHelps you mimic a natural squat to properly align your colon for a more complete and easier eliminationLife-changing health benefits. Great for preventative care7” is the standard height and comfortable for most people. 9" is great for taller toilet...
Wow, all those comments on prevention of pressure ulcers aren’t much help when you are already dealing with one, eh?
I had one at 9yo, partly due to a sitting obliquity because of scoliosis, partly because I was prescribed a wheelchair with no special seating. I was stuck at home off school (with a visiting teacher for 2 hours 3x/wk) for 6 weeks which felt like years. I’ve had small minor reoccurrences 2-3x (I’m now almost 40) even though I take care of my skin and sit on specialized seating. Some people are more prone because of things like these. My most recent experience of skin breakdown was just because my skin got super dry this year (apparently a hormone thing for women my age).
Here’s what I’d suggest to help you cope:
I’m thinking I might turn this into a toolkit for folks on bedrest for my work (I work for a SCI non profit, I make health resources), so let me know if I missed anything or if you have more questions!
Some practical points now some for the future:
Avoid indulging the temptation of the "I will never list"
Make a new bucket list
Change your self talk: " you can do it, you can do it, you can do it"
Mantras work: "every day in every way, I'm getting better and better" (Google Emile Coue)
Conscious Gratitude: before you go to sleep each night, run through your mind and try and think of 3 things (literally anything big or small) that you are grateful for right now. (Seriously try this)
Do things that make you happy
Chase down friends and family experiences proactively
Get outside and exercise in any small way.
Best thing I invested in was an electric bike
Swimming pool is a must
Write a journal: Learn Dragon dictate for the PC
Invest in a decent touch screen phone, tablet/laptop, Bluetooth headset
Get some therapy asap
Listen to your body. Don't try to do things it can't.
Listen to your physio they are magicians
Understand the drugs (nerve pain) are essential early on but you are going to want to keep an eye on them and try to get off them some day (took me 4 yrs, still on bladder pills)
Get serious about your diet. Bladder and bowels are the hardest thing to contend with. Fresh fuit n veg.
If possible get or maintain your career
One last thing: read this book The Chimp Paradox
The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/009193558X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uOCRCb2BJFG8X
This is a very personal list. As practical as it may be for me. 90% of what's going to help you understand what works for you will be hard earned through your own experiences.
You can do it! 🤓
I'm looking around and the Hoyer Transfer Hoist looks popular but it takes a fairly substantial canvas piece that is what wraps around you and is used to lift you. Looks like you'd need to log roll left, tuck it under, log roll right and tuck it and then log roll back to your regular position and then clip 2 chains into the Hoyer lift. Looks like some work.
I like to create things. I bet putting on a rock climbing harness (minimalist version) would work better and then just clip one single clip to one chain and then pump the hydraulic handle to lift yourself up. So maybe something like the Hoyer with a little modification would let you manage it yourself.
Link:
http://www.myshepherdconnection.org/sci/transfers/lift-bed-wheelchair
The only thing is the lift itself is kinda large so I'm not sure how you'd keep it close by.
Alternatively, if it was just used at your bed you could keep it there. I think that may be the more reasonable idea and still incorporating the rock climbing like harness with one clip so no matter what position you're in you can just clip and go.
For out and about in your chair, have you tried seat belts with your chair before? They make several types of seat belts that just fasten to your chair and keep you put.
Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BO9W8G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504602461&sr=8-1&keywords=wheelchair+seatbelt
There's also a chest harness that clips in as well to the belt.
Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GLV9R6U/ref=pd_aw_fbt_121_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PFR2A477NBZF6VXX4NA3
I spent the last several months looking for a place to buy and I will tell you what I looked for and plan to do.
Ramps are important, most places have small steps that abled body people don't notice but it's a pain for some in a wheelchair to get over every day.
Carpet is a pain in the ass to roll on, stick with hard wood or concrete.
Bathroom doors are never wide enough and usually the bathroom as a whole is to cramped.
Walk in showers without doors are great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009EP2S2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kMnxDb6WHH1MY
^^^ is expensive but great in kitchens (I will gladly take a few of these if someone would buy them for me 🥳)
Front load washer and dryer, not stacked and on a pedestal, much easier to use.
Smaller handheld vacuums like the battery powered Dyson are much easier to use. I also plan on getting a Roomba because I'm lazy like that.
I also decided to get a lot of home automation stuff because it makes things much easier. Example: Google home or Alexa, smart light bulbs or switches, ring doorbell, smart deadbolt.
Other than that I just think little adaptive equipment here and there.
Edit addition: fridge with a bottom freezer and water filter within reach is super helpful to.
I have been doing cargo pants with pockets on the top of the thighs and to the side. A 4.7" or smaller smart phone fits great in the top pocket. Example of the latest I like to wear: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A72V2C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These hold up pretty good for wear and tear too.
I have been using a pair of leather weight lifting gloves for the past couple years. They have two velcro straps so they don't move around much while pushing. They are also well padded in the palm and the leather provides decent tackiness with my coated push rims. I found them searching through a bin at a local bike shop and have yet to find another pair I enjoy as much as these.
Just through amazon searches the closest thing I can find to them are these at the moment. You can always check out your local sporting good stores to see if there's anything there that appeals to you, plus it lets you test fits and function before you purchase. Hope that helps!
Hello, I have the same problem. I carry a Travel John with me in case I can't make it to the bathroom. It's a disposable urinal that's you can use and throw in the trash. Still working on finding a more sustainable solution but until then it works for me. Hope it'll help you too :)
I have these and I absolutely love them. Very rubbery, very grippy, which I find to be very important.
C4/C5 here, 25 years post injury. I used magic bullet suppositories for years. Hated them! They were messy and results were sporadic. About four years ago my rehab nurse suggested a new product called Enemeez. These things changed my life. I now get great results and fast. Usually within five minutes and I don't get the cramping in my stomach that magic bullets would give me.
https://amzn.com/B000GHTIP0
Just read the reviews on Amazon. Damn I sound like a commercial but they really are great.
I use a tool that helps do buttons and a hook for other things like zips. https://www.amazon.com/Good-Grips-Sure-Button-Hook/dp/B0006Z3GYG
I use Kelly clamps. Works for gas pumps too. Great around the house too.
MABIS Kelly Forceps, Medical Forceps, Locking Forceps, Silver, 5.5" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKQ7FY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s75EDbE48RSDF
Lock it on the card then you have two loops you can use to pull it out.
As an aside, you can buy pads that are for incontinence. I use them because I tend to leak a lot in between cathing. They are not as hard to get on as diapers, you just slide them in the front of your underwear. It helps with odor a lot too. Something like this; you can usually find them in drug stores too.
Concentrated cranberry pills help me with avoiding UTIs. One in the morning and one at night. http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Cranberry-Vitamin-Softgels/dp/B002Y27JRE
I'm looking at this.
It ought to do the trick. My pup and I could both use the exercise.
You can buy them right through Amazon:
Barrier Cream:
Medline Remedy Phytoplex Z-Guard Skin Protectant Paste, 4 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AN2FYHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SVa8CbYARF3K3
Barrier Wipes:
Medline MSC092508 Remedy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YB644NS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have severe constipation also, but mine was caused from pain meds. A few weeks ago it was so bad I cried for days trying to pass my stool and almost went to the ER. Since that time I heard about this Squatty Potty and bought one, and I am telling you, it really WORKS!
The squatty potty seats you so your intestines are going straight up and down. Basically you sit down, put your feet up and the work is done for you. You can have a bowel movement with little or no effort. To me, it feels almost like it "falls out". For $25 it was worth EVERY PENNY to me. Read the reviews https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESKVN7W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_4-GlzbJKC09A4