Claw Tub

[James Noland]

I have a 180 pound 14y/o boy with Myelo (complete Para) who just moved
to an apartment with a claw tub.  They are tight financially and are in
a situation where they cannot move.  The claw tub height is 22 inches
from the floor over the edge of the tub.  He is a mod assist transfer
laterally with a Beasy board.   He propels a GTX with a Jay cushion and
a TA upholstery.  He performs his bowel program in the tub (with a pan)
then bathes afterward.  Mom threw away the old tub seat (says she
did...) because it would not work and now needs a new one.

Any suggestions on bath seats/ benches with commode openings that will
have greater than 22 inch clearance?

Thank you in advance.

Jim Noland

CRTS, ATP

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[Antoinette Verdone]

It is not ideal, but could you use a regular Tub Transfer Bench with
some sort of platform on the floor for the outside legs to sit on?  You
need to check the dimensions to see if the depth inside the tub could be
accommodated with a standard TTB.

Another though is to see if you can find longer legs for a standard
bench.  The legs are height adjustable, and they look similar to the
legs on a walker.  I don't know if they are interchangeable, but it is
worth a shot if a walker's legs would give you more height.

Yet another thought is to use a Hoyer lift to get him in/out of the tub.
Again, you would have to check the measurements, but you might be able
to get the base underneath and transfer that way.  Yes, it is more work,
but it might be the only option at this point?

Just my thoughts...

Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP
Assistive Technology Specialist
The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter
42 Broadway, Suite 1724
New York, NY 10004
Phone: [phone]
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Subject: Claw Tub

I have a 180 pound 14y/o boy with Myelo (complete Para) who just moved
to an apartment with a claw tub.  They are tight financially and are in
a situation where they cannot move.  The claw tub height is 22 inches
from the floor over the edge of the tub.  He is a mod assist transfer
laterally with a Beasy board.   He propels a GTX with a Jay cushion and
a TA upholstery.  He performs his bowel program in the tub (with a pan)
then bathes afterward.  Mom threw away the old tub seat (says she
did...) because it would not work and now needs a new one.

Any suggestions on bath seats/ benches with commode openings that will
have greater than 22 inch clearance?

Thank you in advance.

Jim Noland

CRTS, ATP

lmnbuilder.com

Your Words Your Letters. Our Tool.

 

[Anita Perr]

In the middle of this page there are leg extensions for transfer tub bench. You only need two- for the legs outside the tub.

http://www.allegromedical.com/bathroom-assists-c517/commode-accessories-c3599.html

Anita


----- Original Message -----
From: Antoinette Verdone <verdone@...>
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:18 pm
Subject: Re: Claw Tub
To: AT-FORUM@...

> It is not ideal, but could you use a regular Tub Transfer Bench with
> some sort of platform on the floor for the outside legs to sit on?  You
> need to check the dimensions to see if the depth inside the tub could
> be
> accommodated with a standard TTB.
>
> Another though is to see if you can find longer legs for a standard
> bench.  The legs are height adjustable, and they look similar to the
> legs on a walker.  I don't know if they are interchangeable, but it is
> worth a shot if a walker's legs would give you more height.
>
> Yet another thought is to use a Hoyer lift to get him in/out of the tub.
> Again, you would have to check the measurements, but you might be able
> to get the base underneath and transfer that way.  Yes, it is more work,
> but it might be the only option at this point?
>
> Just my thoughts...
>
> Antoinette Verdone, MSBME, ATP
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> The ALS Association, Greater New York Chapter
> 42 Broadway, Suite 1724
> New York, NY 10004
> Phone: [phone]
> Fax: [phone]
> Email: verdone@...
> www.als-ny.org
>  
> "One cannot consent to creep when one has the impulse to soar"  -- Helen
> Keller
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RESNA's Assistive Technology Forum
> [mailto:AT-FORUM@...] On Behalf Of James Noland
> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:11 PM
> To: AT-FORUM@...
> Subject: Claw Tub
>
> I have a 180 pound 14y/o boy with Myelo (complete Para) who just moved
> to an apartment with a claw tub.  They are tight financially and are in
> a situation where they cannot move.  The claw tub height is 22 inches
> from the floor over the edge of the tub.  He is a mod assist transfer
> laterally with a Beasy board.   He propels a GTX with a Jay cushion and
> a TA upholstery.  He performs his bowel program in the tub (with a pan)
> then bathes afterward.  Mom threw away the old tub seat (says she
> did...) because it would not work and now needs a new one.
>
> Any suggestions on bath seats/ benches with commode openings that will
> have greater than 22 inch clearance?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Jim Noland
>
> CRTS, ATP
>
> lmnbuilder.com
>
> Your Words Your Letters. Our Tool.
>
>