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Getting Dressed - How To | Quadriplegic (C5,C6,C7)

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  • Getting dressed as a quadriplegic can be difficult in the early stages after a spinal cord injury. Learning how to get dressed independently is an important task to master. This is a video of me explaining how I get myself dressed independently from head to toe.
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  • @lilabrown9808
    @lilabrown9808 2 роки тому +21

    Wow, thank you so much for being willing to share this, Mason! I am an OT grad student, and our class was given the link to your video so that we can utilize and pass on these techniques to our future patients. You are blessing so many people!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, that's awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

    • @Adelle0610
      @Adelle0610 Рік тому +2

      You are admirable😊

    • @Roblox-xs8hp
      @Roblox-xs8hp 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m also an new OT grad and the way you did it was exactly how we were taught. I’ll be passing it along to my patients in need. Thank you ❤

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow, that's great you were taught the same way I did it. I figured out myself how to get dressed because I wasn't told. I'd appreciate your sharing my video. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @JimWeber
    @JimWeber 7 років тому +19

    Hi Mason, I was injured 32 yrs ago at 19 yrs of age and my injury is C5-6 complete. I dress in my wheelchair because I found it somewhat easier. I'm going to try your technique again to see if this old dog can learn new tricks. I'm also going to get some bands to see if that will help with pulling up my pants and underwear. You inspire me to try new things! Keep challenging yourself!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 років тому +4

      +Jim Weber Awesome! Thanks for watching my video and goodluck with this technique. I learned this through trial and error. I use the bands to help catheterize and all kinds of other things.

  • @TheoryAug
    @TheoryAug 7 місяців тому +3

    I just have to say you are a brave and wonderful person for sharing one of your most vulnerable parts of life with us strangers. It is not only appreciated but admired. Country boys DO survive

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes they do! Thank you for watching and commenting!

    • @TheoryAug
      @TheoryAug 7 місяців тому

      @@masonx54 I may have come across your page accidentally, but at this point in my life, this was what I needed. My current health issue seems so minor, even tho it's ruined my life. It could always be worse. I only hope from now on I can be gracious and accepting of what I've been dealt

  • @melissamorgan2050
    @melissamorgan2050 6 років тому +24

    Mason. Thank you so much. I teach Occupational Therapy and plan to use this video for my students. I like the wrist band ideas

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  6 років тому +2

      You’re welcome! Awesome! I love my wristbands and don’t know what I would do without them!

    • @justinmurray2515
      @justinmurray2515 4 роки тому +2

      @@masonx54 I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant student and this was a big help for me also. I also loved the wrist band ideas!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome! I'm glad that I could help! Without my wristbands, I am lost...

  • @RachaelparkerX0X0
    @RachaelparkerX0X0 3 роки тому +6

    OT student here- I love the video! I was cracking up when you said "The shirt is the easiest; I just put it on like a shirt". I was surprised to see how you put your socks on because in school they make it sound like everyone just gets a sock-aid and uses that and that's it. I love how found a way that works for you! Also, i've never heard of using bands before so it was great to see them in action! Thanks for helping us learn!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @andreatobonlira3247
    @andreatobonlira3247 4 роки тому +6

    Genius idea with the wristbands! I’m wondering if a wider band, (a little funkier) would give you even a better grip.
    This video is so inspiring. Thank you for posting! ❤️

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  4 роки тому +1

      I've wondered the same thing! I'm sure a wider band would work better but I don't like them personally. Thank you!

  • @TheoryAug
    @TheoryAug 7 місяців тому +2

    You are more amazing than I could ever hope to be❤

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate your kind words, but I'm sure you are amazing in your own way. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @mike-dog1
    @mike-dog1 Рік тому +1

    I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL. IM IN A CHAIR, ITS GOOD YOU KEEP MOVING AND TRYING. IT SUCKS BUTTHATS LIFE...MUCH RESPECT. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING YOU ARE HUMAN, AND YOU AREN'T A WHEELCHAIR BUT A PERSON IN A WHEELCHAIR..THANK YOU AGAIN. STAY STRONG, BE BRAVE

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

    • @mike-dog1
      @mike-dog1 Рік тому +1

      @@masonx54 I guess you stay up late too, lol. Again I hope these videos you make will help other families, friends, and even people in the medical field especially those who may work with Spinal cord patients such as doctors, nurses, nurses aides, caregivers, love ones, those who have friends, family members, or a partner in life better understand the injury. As well as help newly injured understand their injuries, help overcome the obstacles, help adapt to their injury because you are right, we may have a injury on the same vertebrae, but EACH INJURY IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT, ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, DIFFERENT. WE NEVER KNOW WHAT WE WILL REGAIN AND BE GRATEFUL FOR EACH OBSTACLE WE CAN OVERCOME AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT ANOTHERS BECAUSE THEY MATTER TOO. I'm grateful for your videos to help me share, explain to friends and others that "LIFE STILL GOES ON AFTER A SPINAL INJURY!! YOU ARE NOT A WHEELCHAIR!!, JUST A PERSON WHO HAPPENS TO BE IN A WHEELCHAIR!!!, You still are able to educate others and much more is possible, you are still capable of making a positive difference , but still can and will be overlooked. DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS AND DREAMS, STAY PERSISTENT! Enjoy life, keep moving is the key. Stay busy, but know when you need a break to regain your energy. Know our limitations but reach for your dreams but try to have a lifeline for survival. Stay strong, be brave. 💯🙏🏼👍🏼 Thank you Mason for your time. Sincerely

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      Well, I woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep. Haha Thank you for the valuable message in your comment!

  • @FastTrackDevOps
    @FastTrackDevOps 2 роки тому +2

    i am also quadriplegic ( C7).since 2010....but you are so strong brother

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      You are also strong! Thank you for watching and commenting!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, my social media profiles are linked in the description of all my videos.

  • @E-D-U
    @E-D-U 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Mason
    Thank you for sharing, I m OT student ...
    very helpful video for me 🙏

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @vanessajacobs4408
    @vanessajacobs4408 2 роки тому +1

    You are a true inspiration. To see you do so much for yourself has really made me appreciate being able bodied. Keep your inspiring videos coming.👏💪💙

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @brachashadrouz6233
    @brachashadrouz6233 7 років тому +2

    You are very very strong... you definitely give hope to many people with a SCI. Thanks for sharing

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 років тому +1

      +Bracha Shadrouz Thank you!

  • @halibrown870
    @halibrown870 6 років тому +4

    Hi there! Your videos have been so helpful. I am in PTA school and I am trying to learn everything I can. Thank you for what you do!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  6 років тому +1

      Hey, I’m glad to hear that my videos have been helpful! Thanks for your feedback and you’re welcome!

  • @endtimeawakening5557
    @endtimeawakening5557 Рік тому +2

    My 6' - 2" body was a great asset when I was whole, but it became just the opposite when it no longer worked. Some things you can't see or understand until you actually experience it. I know what it means to be "born again" Spiritually, but it's hard to imagine a physical "born again" experience. To suddenly be made whole again would truly be a physical "born again" experience!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, luckily my standing wheelchair allows me to use my height to see over people.

    • @endtimeawakening5557
      @endtimeawakening5557 Рік тому +1

      @Mason Ellis
      That's true, Mason, it's still an advantage when you're standing up. Hope all is well with you! Take care brother, God bless!

  • @theenlightenedone5429
    @theenlightenedone5429 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice job sir. Learning about spinal cord injury in my PT graduate program so this video is helpful.

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  9 місяців тому +1

      Awesome, I'm glad my video was helpful to you! Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @katiehanners77102
    @katiehanners77102 6 років тому +4

    So many of your videos make me wish I tried harder first hurt... I'm 3 years and 5 months post crash. :( I want to do everything but I'm fighting...

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  6 років тому +4

      I’m glad my videos help! It takes a really long time to see results. Just keep pushing through it! I’m 3 years and 2 months post injury.

    • @ginathompson6845
      @ginathompson6845 4 роки тому +1

      katiehanners77102 I hope your doing well now

  • @danielshanahan8644
    @danielshanahan8644 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Mason! You are an inspiration to me.

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @thereseshine7506
    @thereseshine7506 5 місяців тому +1

    That's amazing!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  5 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @blancarodriguez7999
    @blancarodriguez7999 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for inspiration God bless you 🙏

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  4 місяці тому +1

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @ceciliaelderkamp767
    @ceciliaelderkamp767 Рік тому +1

    You are so inspirational

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate that! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @mike-dog1
    @mike-dog1 Рік тому +1

    What a pain in the axx to put socks on...👍🏼🙏🏼 you are doing it, I'm tired of the everyday grind, unfortunately I feel as a burden who needs a break. Really need family and friends who have time and care.🙏🏻💯🙏🏼👍🏼

  • @yannichingaz
    @yannichingaz 2 роки тому +1

    Damn bro… kudos! I’m C4 and I’d like to be able to what you do.

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +2

      Just keep working at it and you will get better. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @jasmineng1181
    @jasmineng1181 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for sharing

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @kathrynwatts2764
    @kathrynwatts2764 7 років тому +2

    Hi Mason I started watching your videos around Christmas time last year. My fiance was injury a couple days before Thanksgiving 2016 and I started looking for information. Your videos give me so much hope as he is C5. He's 6'5 and 265 so lots of things are more challenging with him. Just wondering what type of coat do you wear/ would you suggest... He's dysautonomic (problem regulating his temp) and is always cold. We live in MD and our winters can be pretty cold here. Right now in the mid 60's he requires a thermal hoodie and hat to stay warm sometimes even a blanket. Thx in advance for any advice

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 років тому +3

      +Kathryn Watts Hey Kathryn, thanks for watching my videos. I'm glad they have helped! I don't know how tall I am but before my accident, I was 6'2". I've gotten taller since but I know my long legs are a pain for transfers, etc. I also have problems regulating my body temperature and am usually cold. Check out "Quadriplegic cold weather tips for staying warm" by Live To Roll on UA-cam. That video has some good tips. Let me know if you have any other questions!

    • @kathrynwatts2764
      @kathrynwatts2764 7 років тому +3

      Mason Ellis thx Mason yep I watch his videos too. Not sure how I missed that 1 but I'll check it out. Take care. Praying he will learn to sit up & transfer. Seems like being heavier will make it harder...both u & live 2 roll are pretty slim.

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 років тому +3

      +Kathryn Watts Let me know what you think after you watch it. Do you have rails on the bed for him? That's makes it way easier to sit up. How does he transfer now? Sliding boards are definitely a must in the beginning. Be sure he does arm and leg stretches every day. It makes things way easier when your body is limber. He has to have the right mindset to become independent, but it's doable!

    • @kathrynwatts2764
      @kathrynwatts2764 7 років тому +2

      Mason Ellis We use a electric lift for transferring and no rails on the bed as he wanted "a normal bed" we have a sleep number with adjustable base and an air overlay on his side to reduce pressure. And lots of good tips from the live 2 roll video

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  7 років тому +2

      +Kathryn Watts Electric lifts are great. Has he tried transferring with a sliding board? I want to be as "normal" as possible, trust me! I hate using "adapted" things. However, sometimes you have to start out with "adapted" things until you figure it out and then you can do it without the adaptation. Watch my "Setting/Accomplishing Goals" video.

  • @dorienanthonissen5684
    @dorienanthonissen5684 Рік тому +1

    Hello,
    I am an occupational therapist / teacher at a college in Belgium. I am teaching about spinal cord injury and selfcare. Can I use your video in class?
    I think it is very interesting.
    Thank you and hope to hear from you.
    Dorien Anthonissen
    College of AP - Antwerp

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      Yes you can! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @robmullin1128
    @robmullin1128 6 років тому +1

    I was wondered if wearing shorts was easier.So I know this question has
    nothing to do with the video,but do you drive still? I have seen the cars with the controls on the steering wheel.

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  6 років тому +1

      Yes I still drive.

  • @billbayh5179
    @billbayh5179 6 років тому +3

    Briefly as possible, when Mason says he taught himself much of what he is sharing; believe it! The cost of a 1980 injury, much like Masons was around $155,000 - 4-6months was the norm. Imagine that in today's money...this man had but a fraction of the time to 'learn' the ways associated with quadriplegia! ADL's or Activities of Daily Life, really depended on how much your assigned primary Nurse was able/ willing to invest of herself in a person. It was easier to 'help' the patient than it was to show, encourage, think of another approach to becoming independent, to explain, to describe over and over, How To. Now, you're not gonna find too many Nurses willing to work as hard as the patient, to Overcome it All. *Mason got rushed through as was most cost efficiently possible! In the name of the almighty dollar, Mason chose to press-on and get it done despite the odds...this young man is one to follow, watch-closely, feed-off his determination and grab that, 'I can do this mentality'! ...from an old like quad blessed to have had that, 'mean Nurse' who made my parents wait as long as it took for me to attend to myself. Smiling!

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  6 років тому +2

      Thank you very much and I agree!

    • @lindsey1776O
      @lindsey1776O 2 роки тому +1

      I’m that mean nurse studying to help my new friend why I’m here ♥️

    • @natureza7832
      @natureza7832 9 місяців тому +1

      ❤awesome comment!

  • @itsyaboy514
    @itsyaboy514 2 роки тому +1

    Damn bro I've been a quadriplegic for 12 years I haven't been able to even roll over by myself I'm thick to be quadriplegic , I was very muscle density b4... hit me up I like hurting and fishing love talk with you

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +2

      All of my social media are in the descriptions of my videos. Thank you for watching and commenting!

    • @itsyaboy514
      @itsyaboy514 2 роки тому

      I don't know how to look in description I'm old school lol

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  2 роки тому +1

      Try Google. Lol

    • @itsyaboy514
      @itsyaboy514 2 роки тому

      I sub to you I got a couple clips on UA-cam under its ya boy, 1 pretty funny I was target practicing check it out and share it

  • @Jess-tj7ve
    @Jess-tj7ve Рік тому +1

    You are amazing and such a motivator for so many people are you able to live alone and do all this yourself ? Or do you need a caretaker ?

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I'm able to be 99% independent right now. My goal is to be 100% independent.

    • @Jess-tj7ve
      @Jess-tj7ve Рік тому +1

      @@masonx54 you are an inspiration !!!! I’m going to pray for you everyday your such an amazing person ! I watched you getting dressed and I was at Awww amazing !!!

  • @morgancalvi6675
    @morgancalvi6675 4 роки тому +1

    Why not just use a sock aid with giant key rings to pull them up?

    • @masonx54
      @masonx54  4 роки тому +4

      I prefer to be able to do things without aids as much as possible so when I'm in a situation without the aid, I'm still able to do the task.

    • @morgancalvi6675
      @morgancalvi6675 4 роки тому +2

      I am not able to bend--I have no hip joint and and on hip precautions so cannot flex my legs either. The sock aid is neat then.