you could try a platform on the outside of the tub....that the bench legs would rest on, therefore the bench would clear to the tub. just make sure it's stable
-------Original Message------- From: Mary Giarratano Date: 06/05/07 19:44:21 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] Question regarding old fashioned tubs... Would grab bars on the wall and a tub seat inside the tub work for him? The claw foot tubs are always challenging! Mary -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 7:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] Question regarding old fashioned tubs... Hi, I have a pt who desires to take a shower in his old fashioned tub (you know the ones that have legs). However, he has a gait abnormality and a history of falls and has been taking sponge baths at sinkside. I asked him to measure the height of his tub and it's 39"!!!! I have been looking at various DME sites but to no avail. Even the leg extenders on transfer tub benches provide about 6 more inches but fall short. Given his hx of falls, is there any thing out there that may facilitate these tub transfers??? ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ***************************************************************************** ** ****** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ***************************************************************************** ** ****** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/834 - Release Date: 6/5/2007 2:38 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.9/834 - Release Date: 6/5/2007 2:38 PM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ***************************************************************************** ******** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn ************************************************************************************** -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
