These videos demonstrate the safe set up and use of different types of equipment that may be recommended by your occupational therapist
Ensure you practice set up and use of equipment and aids, preferably with a family member present. This will ensure safe and effective equipment use before actual use.
Who are the videos are for?
These videos are for people who have had specific equipment recommended to them by their occupational therapist for use at home. The recommendations are based on the individual’s injuries and functional capacity following a hospital admission.
When are you supposed to use them?
Your therapist will indicate which videos are relevant to you and when to watch them.
If you need help
Contact your occupational therapist if you have any questions or concerns regarding the set up of equipment as shown in these videos.
Videos
This video helps you to set up and use your shower stool. This includes how to adjust the height correctly, how to position it correctly in your shower and how to complete safe transfers on and off.
This video helps you to set up your manual wheelchair and guide you through the mechanics of use.
This video helps you to set up your over toilet frame. This includes how to adjust the height and how to position the frame over your toilet correctly.
This video helps you to set up your toilet surround frame. This includes how to adjust the height correctly and how to position the frame around your toilet correctly.
This video helps you to use a long handled reacher to dress your lower body. Please ensure you are seated when performing this task.
This video helps you to use a sock donner to put on your socks. Please ensure you are seated when performing this task.
This video demonstrates how to use a bottom wiper to increase independence with toileting.
This video helps you safely set up and use your bath transfer bench.
This video helps you set up your bath board safely. It includes how to position the board over your bath correctly and directions for use.
This video demonstrates how to safely transfer in and out of the shower while maintaining a non-weight bearing restriction in one lower limb.
This video shows you how set up your ROHO cushion, including how to correctly position it, adjust the height and monitor your cushion.
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