Prosthetic devices are essential for people with bilateral amputations to be able to conduct daily duties at home and work from sunrise to sunset. However, these devices do not always function properly in the bathroom. We’ll begin by brushing our teeth. Gooseneck clamping is one method for keeping a toothbrush (electric or manual) at the proper height. That item is required for the usage of a variety of washroom products, including razors (see right), deodorants, hairdryers, and other items.

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A gooseneck holder may be highly useful, and there are two simple ways to do so: Use an adjustable microphone stand with clamps or insert piano wire inside plastic air conditioning tubing. The gooseneck can be adjusted so that the bathroom item is in the proper position for the individual to complete the task by using body motions against the item. If the gooseneck clamps don’t work for razors and deodorants, various options allow the individual to utilize their residual limbs to shave or apply deodorant. It’s easier to hold the razor between a person’s shorter limbs while shaving their face with the dowel.

On a spray deodorant can, there is a hinge. This allows a person to point the spray nozzle towards their underarm and then trigger the spray can by pressing down on the hinge with their remaining limb. Maintaining balance when showering and going in and out of the bathtub is one of the most prevalent issues that amputees face. The majority of tubs lack suitable slip-resistant coatings. Your bathtub floor should have either a rubber mat fixed with suction cups or nonslip adhesive strips to limit the risk of slipping. Bath strips should be close together so that your foot only comes into contact with a small portion of the bathtub floor.

If you shower in a seated posture, you might want to try one of the several hand-held showerheads available. Handheld units also allow you to enter the tub without directly stepping into the stream of water, potentially reducing the risk of slipping. Some variants are rubber-coated to fit over the tub faucet, while others require installation but provide more mobility.