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Dressing Tips

January 18th, 2008
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  • Try to do the major part while seated in a chair, preferably one with arms.
  • Long-handled reachers (Figure 19) will eliminate your having to bend over and will help you start to pull your clothes up over your feet.

long reachers
  • It is easier to put your weak arm or leg in first when dressing and to take your strong arm or leg out first when undressing.
  • Loose-fitting tops with front-closing zippers, ties, or Velcro are most convenient.
  • A buttonhook (Figure 20) may help you manipulate small shirt and trouser fastenings.

button hook
  • If you are not ready to dress in street clothes, an attractive lounge coat or mumu will be easier to manage, and help boost morale.

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Editor's Note: Adapted from Rehabilitation Exercises for the Cancer Patient, Bull Publishing Company: Palo Alto, CA, 1980. Selection authored by Judy Bray, OTR."

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