SP Ableware Dressing Stick Mobility Aid, 24-Inches Long (738810001)
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It is possible to unscrew the ends. You'd have to make the necessary changes to accommodate a longer extension attachment. I recommend the small "hanging" hook end, but I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for =) The interior width of the big hook, for pulling on slacks (which is what I do), is approx. 1 inch in diameter, 2 1/2 inch in length 1 inch in width and length, small hook for pushing down sock or slack. I hope this helps; I've been using mine every day since my surgeries.
I recommend experimenting with various methods until you find the one that works best for you. Pulling your pants up will most likely require the end with the "L" shaped hook. If you lay your pants on the floor in front of you and insert your feet / lower legs into the legs, you can use the "L" shaped hook to alternate hooking the waist band on either side and pulling until they are high enough for you to finish with your hands and arms.
Most zippers would be too large for it. You'll most likely want to look for a button hook that also serves as a zipper pull. It's a hook that's on the other side of the button hook, but it's smaller.
If you purchase from Bethman Sales, your order will be shipped from northern Illinois.
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As a caregiver, I purchased this for someone I work with. He has two of them, each of which is different lengths depending on how bendy he is on any given day. It's the perfect hand for putting on his socks because it's smooth and easy to slide on. If you have a relatively flexible back, get the shorter one; if not, get the longer one so you don't have to bend over as much to maneuver it. The hook part makes it simple to hang anywhere, and it's easy to find when dressing. It can be used to undress your shirt by pulling it away from your pants, as well as to close a dress shirt by hooking a button. It can also be used as a back ssratcher! These useful sticks should be carried by every elderly patient. The plastic part breaks under too much pressure, so I gave it a lower rating. But aren't we all guilty of this?.
The hospital where I had my first spine surgery required a mandatory training class on day-to-day living techniques following spine surgery, and during this class, we were given the option of purchasing a "kit" that included, among other things, a dressing stick similar to this one. I used the first stick for over a year. It worked great and I had no problems with it until the plastic coating started to wear off and the tip started to bend when I used it recently. This leads me to the Ableware Dressing Stick. Just removing a PAIR OF SOCKS, the tip bent all the way over against the handle the FIRST TIME I used it! I regret to inform you that this product is completely useless. I'm hoping that other people who bought this product had a better experience with it. Because, based on my personal experience, I would advise anyone in need of this type of tool to avoid this brand and instead look for something else. br>If you are looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using.
This small stick appeared to have potential utility. If you have arthritis in your hands or shoulders, it can be difficult to move around. It would have been better if it had a slightly bent handle so you could reach around to your back to help with a bra, and the hook end wasn't really "hooked," just a 90 degree bend, so whatever you're trying to grasp just slips off. I like the idea and will continue to look for something more appropriate.
This is supposed to make it easier to put on clothes. I've discovered that using a good reacher makes it easier to put on underwear, shorts, and slacks. This will assist you in removing your socks. It's more difficult if the socks are too tight, but it's doable. The reacher's grippers aren't strong enough to hold the socks in place - It is possible that it will be broken. This item has a limited but critical application.
I've started using it for other things now that it's so sturdy. It's great for putting a hanging flower basket on a high hook, hanging things on a high rod in the closet, or making a bed that's against the wall because it's so sturdy with a thick, strong wooden pole. It can also be used as a dressing stick. I prefer it to the previous one I purchased because the hooks on both ends are plastic coated and do not snag.
It's a fantastic tool for anyone who is unable to bend over. It's a lot easier to dress and assist with than a "gripper" tool that you have to squeeze to grasp objects (although that tool is very useful for other tasks). ) It was so useful that I ordered another for a friend who had back surgery as well. She was very pleased with the tool when she received it. The strange shape of the hooks doesn't make sense at first, but once you get it and practice with it, the design becomes obvious. One hook is for pulling, the other is for pushing, and the last hook is for "snagging" items. This tool, according to my occupational therapist (OT), is one of the better-designed dressing sticks she's seen. It's not made to move heavy objects, but it's not fragile either.
This was purchased for my mother, who recently underwent hip replacement surgery. She uses it to remove her socks, pick up items, and assist her in getting dressed. She didn't expect to use it, but she's glad she did. It's easier for her, and you can use it as a back scratcher if you're in a hurry.
This is extremely beneficial in a variety of situations! This tool is extremely helpful in all aspects of getting dressed after having back fusion surgery from the sacral to cervical spine. It also aids in the undressing process in some instances. Inpatient rehab taught me how to use this, so I ordered one and it was waiting for me when I returned home. This is an excellent tool.
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