Hi Paul, I am a C5/6 incomplete. I do have some triceps now through electric stimulation. At first I didn't have any. Do you have inervasion in your deltoids?
I have been practicing slide - board transfers since I was able to sit up in rehab. Then I still needed assistance, but as a built-up my shoulders I needed less and less help. But I have heard of 5/6's becoming independent with a sideboard. I remember in rehab doing different exercises to build deltoids, there was one piece of equipment called a rick shaw, where you back in with a wheelchair and pushed down to lift weights behind you? If that makes sense. I'm still not completely independent, I still need a spotter and have been practicing with my physical therapists, using my leg straps, and have been about 50% successful at not needing any help. All of this sure beats using a lift. Good luck, JT ---- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I am a C5/6 complete quad who would like to transfer myself from chair to > bed.Anyone able to transfer themselves at my level of injury or any level? > Any tips or techniques or equipment to help me? > > Thanks Paul
