Getting dressed in a wheelchair// how to pull up pants

For years I couldn't get dressed in my wheelchair and it made many things difficult including trying on clothes at stores, getting changed for medical tests and going swimming. When I finally figured out how, it made my life so much easier. It's not something I do everyday, but getting dressed in my wheelchair is still a very valuable skill that comes in handy often.
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[@donaldwildgrube5544]

I am 84, I lost my right leg above the knee in 2005 and my left leg below the knee last year. I am able to take care of my self. I use a transfer board to get on and off the bed. Some of your video does not apply to me but a lot does. I love to see how you cope and I get some ideas, You are so great and open and I salute for your courage.

[@EmpoweredPara]

84 and still kickin' it independently! Now you're my inspiration!

[@patticameron9084]

You inspire me

[@charlotteroblin5374]

Hey Please look up and watch this video (mike winger prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled: evidence for the Bible pt10) it’s a major reason for my faith and might help you. Please give it a shot. And share this comment and the video with your family and friends. The penalty for sin is death. But Jesus lived a sinless life and died a sinners death in our place to save us we just have to believe and repent (meaning turn from your sins) 😊 God bless you

[@charlotteroblin5374]

@@EmpoweredPara hey Please watch this video (mike winger prophecies that Jesus fulfilled: evidence for the Bible pt10) it’s a major reason for my faith and might help you to. Please give it a shot 😊 And please share this comment and the video with your loved ones so they can learn and make up their own minds The penalty for sin is death but Jesus (God with us) lived a sinless life and died a sinners death in our place to save us we just have to believe and repent (meaning turn from your sin) I hope your okay God bless ❤

[@charlotteroblin5374]

@@patticameron9084 hey Please watch this video (mike winger prophecies that Jesus fulfilled: evidence for the Bible pt10) it’s a major reason for my faith and might prove it to you I could be right so please give a shot. The penalty for sin is death but Jesus ( God with us) lived a sinless life and died a sinners death in our place to save us w whist have to believe and repent (meaning turn from your sins) please share this comment and the video with your family and friends so tehy can learn and maybe get saved to 😊 God bless

[@williamashworth8538]

I tried to do this as a non para person and you did way better than I did with working legs and not using them. Your a freakin pro! I see alot of what you do is counter balance your body.

[@gerrymasterman5766]

Never have I seen anyone with such a positive attitude!

[@CaptainAndy99]

Just want to say thanks for helping to inspire me again. As I've got older, I have started to see problems as too hard, now I have new enthusiasm.

[@westiepower2020]

Thanks for the video Brittney! Keeps me alert as I wasn’t expecting another video so soon. As an able-bodied person, just like bowel &bladder, I just never thought of how different dressing is. You have taught me so much in just 10 months! Thank you!

[@billgoodwin8742]

Britney you are such an amazing person. Your videos make me feel better every I watch then.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Awe that's awesome! So glad I make ya feel better!

[@kentzotter]

Your channel IS helping so many people with paralysis handicaps. Keep up the great work and know that you’re having such a positive effect on others!

[@tonybooda]

Brittany love your courage to share things that are potentially but definitely necessary to accomplish your goals train all of us how to live well, straight love and respect for you

[@Robert_N]

You're an inspiration to all disabled people . God bless you.

[@elainemattias9465]

Hey Brittney, I am 35 yo and my daughter just turned 1 yo. I really want to educate her to treat all people nicely, to not feel chocked when she comes across with someone different and be prepared for whatever challenges life brings to her. I wasn't educated that way but I love to hear stories of people who overcome all kind of challenges or simply interact with the world differently. Loads of love to you I am your fan!

[@alainjl]

I love that you haven't lost your sense of humor! You are inspirational and sort of refreshing in this world so full of self-pity . You never succumb to this temptation, thank you for that.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Life's too short to feel sorry for yourself all the time!

[@pricetag30]

Wow you do a really good job with that!Thank you for sharing this with us❤️❤️

[@nezaroobest7139]

You always have something new and useful, thank you

[@rayrowe2664]

your a wonderful woman and im sure an inspiration to many people

[@Charles-re4vd]

Welcome to a day in her life ,with you wonderful mom ❤

[@benjohnson3022]

You are an fantastic role-model. My daughter (10) and I watch your videos together according to her, you're brill!

[@patrickcooper6074]

It amazes me how smoothly you move your legs with your arms and hands. I have to watch very closely to see that your leg didn't raise by itself. I guess it comes from a total awareness of your body's strengths. Have a great week and a happy new year celebration! Denise

[@TonyHuddlestonholycow]

Thanks for the great videos. I've been paralyzed since 1981 and it's nice to hear other voices from paralyzed people. I'm paralyzed from T-7 so I have a tiny bit more sensation. I have many of the same things I have to do daily (shower, bladder and bowel stuff) that I have to do. I'm sharing your videos to my friends because I often have a hard time explaining how things work with my body. A bit of advice... Take care of your shoulders. I have a frozen shoulder and it sucks not being able to reach high on that side anymore. I already have a slightly worn joint which already made it painful to use without being frozen. I'm subscribed now and looking forward to seeing more from you Take care

[@disabilitywithsoleil]

I wear maternity leggings or jeans. They are perfect since they have a stretchy top, which covers my belly even when bloated and always covers my bum/back in my wheelchair - before it drove me crazy when my shirt would go up and my pants went down so my skin/underwear was always showing.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Smart!

[@joanhelgeson9118]

Thank you so much! It's good to know that it's not that easy and I have basically been doing it "right". If he's home, my darling husband picks my pants up by the waist and kind of shakes me in and we laugh every time. Again, thank you!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Lol mine too!

[@ronaldsinclair6837]

Job well done Brittany 👍

[@TinyJessicaK]

This is an awesome demonstration! Thank you for making this video. It is helpful videos for a future OT.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charles_wipman]

I can't say in words how brave i think, you, the people with dissabilities are; take care and stay well.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! I think people with disabilities are brave too!

[@RonaldSI1962]

Yes I'm one love see Your lady Patts put Your paints on on bad for Us. Thanks 👍😊👌 great video. God 🙏💖 Blessing from Iowa, USA

[@cedarwaxwing3509]

I’m always amazed at how strong your arms are. You’ve no doubt developed that strength over the years since you have to use them to compensate for lack of lower body function. Thank you for your videos. I’m sure that thousands of para- and quad- people have been helped by them. Those of us who are not differently-abled certainly have gained an appreciation for the physical and mental/emotional challenges that any one of us could easily face someday. I am not saying this right, trying to avoid words like “inspiration “ and “strong” and “it all happens for a reason” and the other cliches you have to put up with. So I’ll just shut up and close with “thank you for sharing your life with us.”

[@EmpoweredPara]

you're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting and supporting my journey!

[@mickokeefe9592]

Thank You! I needed to see how to do it easily...I just use my bed & get overly embarrassed and stressed having to use an outside bathroom facility.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Keep practicing, you'll find a way that works for you!

[@markspedding9273]

Thanks Brittany, you make me realise how I take for granted putting my pants on... Go you good thing.

[@gerrymasterman5766]

Lady, you are amazing!

[@EmpoweredPara]

thanks!

[@westiepower2020]

You have certainly got an engineer’s mind. You understand things so well. Yes, I was worried that you might fall out of your chair, but after watching all of your videos, I know that you always have it under control. We think you did it pretty fast!

[@anikabaddeleyrollingbackwa7341]

I’m now paralysed from the chest down. When I had more movements I dressed in my chair but I don’t have the balance these days. I am trying to learn how to dress myself on the bed now but it takes me about three hours to put underwear on then I have to sleep because it tired me out so much. I am still hoping to crack the art of this.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'm paralyzed from the chest down too.

[@tedwardfox]

Oh, Britney. No lady bits? Well, shucks! Hope you and the kids and hubby had a good Christmas this year and do great in the coming one. Continue to put out your videos because every one of them helps somebody, and sometimes that is me as I slowly lose leg control.

[@edthorne4806]

Amazing how you manage.

[@waynewilliams8554]

Thank you for sharing what you've learned, with those of us that have been thrust into this situation in our later years. We still run into difficulties due to lack of upper body strength, although we seem too figure out how to forge on. God Bless you!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Not much else we can do!

[@johnvelas70]

How inconvenient you put this up today after telling a friend I can't lace my corks this am since I only had 2 coffees. Definitely puts things in perspective.

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol hey caffeine is a lifesaver for lots of people 😅. Don't feel bad that your handicapped without it 🤣

[@johnvelas70]

@@EmpoweredPara funny but true

[@susyq5508]

i think i would wear skirts all the time like to the doctors and when i know im clothes shopping then you dont have to take off pants to try pants on. you make it look easy but i know its not.

[@korrisaglaspie1334]

Wow.u are very independent.alot of people don't do near as much as u do. You are a very upbeat person. God bless and take care.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks! I try! Spent lots of years letting others do things for me though so I haven't always been this way:)

[@myrtleesther8855]

you zre an ispiration. I like the way you just get on and make the best of everything you can.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Bot much else you can do lol!

[@Mougharbel]

Good bless you , Thank you ❤

[@westiepower2020]

Hopefully one day you can do a video on showing and explaining the parts of your chair. Your wedding video seemed to have “armrests” and the “handles” at the back seemed to be different, and I don’t understand how the brakes work. I apologize if I called these components/features incorrectly.

[@lolabear3230]

Love from the uk 💙💚💛❤🧡💜

[@hsserry5289]

It’s a chore to put pants on, also socks when in this situation, esp when you had 2 THRl’s!

[@josemartin9586]

I like your pants. Have a Nice day.

[@dancollins8296]

Love your hair color!!!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@ssoffshore5111]

I'm impressed, you make that look fairly easy! Question... I noticed your right leg shaking a couple of times towards the end, almost like muscles that are pushed extremely far into fatigue. Do you have some very limited use of those muscles? It sure looks like you might, even if they are of little use.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Its just reflexes that still work and cause spasms. But they aren't controlled by me:)

[@margarita8442]

how u make a log ?

[@s8tmanpaul77]

Thanks, I do the same thing with jogging pants (stretch) but struggle with jeans. Can you do jeans in a chair and do you have any suggestions?

[@EmpoweredPara]

I'll do one with jeans!

[@candaceherrick]

Brittney, thank you for posting another informative video. I always pick up a tip or two from your videos. Early in this video you were pulling one of your long hairs off your sweater. I am also a female paraplegic (T4) who has long hair. How do you keep your hair out of your front wheelchair casters? I am constantly removing hair from my casters each week. I also use frog legs suspension forks with frog shields. Just curious if you have a good system to keep the casters hair free. Thank you for all the videos!!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I don't keep my hair out of my casters lol. I just let it build up and then clean them out every few months. It's a terrible strategy lol.

[@Liz-Biz]

How do you get the stretchy pants under your butt bones and tailbone? This is the hardest part for me. What kind of cushion do your use? Would the type of cushion seated on make a difference? Thanks! Love the videos

[@EmpoweredPara]

I use a Geomatrix hybrid low profile cushion. I don't think it makes much of a difference which cushion you're on . I have to grab the back of my pants with my hand and kind of lift and pull little bits at a time to get rhe pants over my tailbone

[@chinesefoodguys]

So beautiful ❤

[@sandramolteni3875]

Do you get pants with taller back side designed for sitting down?

[@EmpoweredPara]

No, just normal high waisted pants

[@petaks01]

Thanks for another informative video, just one question I got from watching this. At one point you straightened out your underwear and I totally see that as a part of getting dressed, how do you deal with folds and wrinkles in thicker garments? I assume that a missed wrinkle in a pair of jeans may cause increased pressure and even damage after a day if not taken care of.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I rarely wear anything that doesn't fit snug. If I wear a skirt or something then I smooth out the wrinkles often during the day

[@ammortal]

At 4:35 your right leg is bouncing. Are there involuntary muscle movements below the spinal cord injury line?

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yes! It's called spasticity and it's just reflexes in the lower spinal cord

[@IamTheOnlyCHILIDOG]

🤪 LADY BITS. . . . LADY BITS 😃🤪

[@marytaylor8758]

Hi. I believe in one of your videos you said how you have zippers sewn into the crotch of all your jeans to make it easier to cath, how do you handle that in leggings? Thanks for sharing your life! 💐

[@EmpoweredPara]

I get zippers put in the leggings too! Just a smaller, more delicate zipper!

[@marytaylor8758]

@@EmpoweredPara nice. Little things make all the difference. 😘💐

[@alanlovesmusic6442]

just because, i'm curious... what was causing your right leg to "spasm-bounce" ?

[@EmpoweredPara]

it's spasticity: basically reflexes that still work in the paralyzed limbs

[@alanlovesmusic6442]

Interesting...thanks for responding!

[@EmpoweredPara]

@@alanlovesmusic6442 my pleasure! Love questions!

[@threewins3]

Please can you tell me, did you receive Occupational Therapy after your accident to teach you Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? Have you been treated by an OT since your accident to learn new ADLs? If you have not worked with OT, why not? Thank you for these information videos.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I did work with an OT in rehab. I find they have never been super helpful. I'm more creative and resourceful on my own!

[@NWB-NerdyWhileBlack]

I was disappointed. Great vid.

[@r13s]

I was diagnosed with MS a few years ago and am now in a wheelchair. It's motorized since my arm strength was also affected. I have no core strength and have lost nearly everything from my diaphragm down. I feel almost everything, but nothing obeys me. I can not lean side to side like you do and pick up my butt. It just stays seated... until I fall over sideways. Ideas?!?

[@EmpoweredPara]

I don't pick up my butt either lol. It just seems to come with my torso. Maybe get dressed in bed instead of in your chair?

[@LALALA20222]

I'm t4 complete and could dress in my wheelchair if my life depended on it but never do as its so hard for me. Bottom half that is, top is fine lol.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Yeah I don't do it very often either!

[@sherrillnolastname221]

@4:33 your right leg started to jump on its own, are you starting to have any feelings and movement in that leg?

[@EmpoweredPara]

It's just reflexes

[@lovakatten]

I like this but i dont think i can move my left side of the hip that way to get pants on this way. Right now im rolling around in my bed with some instructions from other people (my right leg and hup works totally normal) i dont know whats causing my problems tho .. but put pants and my up and go diapers on. Is horrible. My neurological symptoms started 7 may this year .. but i still could walk okay until june then now my balance is horrible & my legs feels like jelly sometimes especially the left... And the function is bad 💖

[@EmpoweredPara]

what did you get diagnosed with?

[@TheMarathonMike]

Hi Brittney. How important is it to get any folds out from what you are sitting on? Is it ok with the Wheel chair cushion? I know if I sit on a fold or seem for too long at my desk in my chair it hurts my skin a bit and does that happen to you? Thank you for such informative videos that answer a lot of questions about how things are done by people dealing with your life similar to you.

[@liamodonovan6610]

You are britney just found your channel you seem like a fun interesting person awesome video you are beautiful inside and out

[@EmpoweredPara]

Thanks!

[@Skukkix23]

OMG 4:33 why does your leg wiggle? this also happen to my working legs sometimes but I cant control it!

[@EmpoweredPara]

I just did a video to answer this question:) It's just reflexes.

[@grant4176]

Britney..are we allowed to Wolf whistle??? Ummm coz I just did! 😂😝 hehe Seriously, your vids are great and I think your personality and innovative ways of living life are just awesome!! ThankQ for showing the normies that abilities are just a state of mind!!! 🌻 Cheers!!

[@javierbarrucz7755]

Wow 🤩 7:14

[@michelle3830]

Do you ever have problems with AD?

[@ShadyMartin]

Yea i was looking alittle too☹☹

[@EmpoweredPara]

lol perv! 😆

[@nunya_bizniz]

1:25 🤣

[@ayokay123]

I'm sure you've addressed this before at some point, but at 2:32, your leg muscles are quivering. Also, your legs look as if there is some muscle still there...ie...not completely atrophied. Do you have any feeling left in those legs? Sorry, but I'm completely ignorant about this stuff. I also didn't know that quads aren't what I thought they were...ie...I thought you had to be completely paralyzed from the neck down to be considered a quadraplegic but have since learned otherwise. Sorry for my ignorance.

[@patklemmensen1694]

if you're wearing undies, your 'bits' should be pretty safe, all things being equal (it all depends on the design & fit of said undies though - you're more likely to have a 'malfunction' in a thong than in a full-coverage brief, y'know?) (edit: I remember having to learn how to 'do stuff' for myself, following a spine injury, getting myself dressed was an accomplishment)

[@EmpoweredPara]

I would be wearing underwear but even then there's sneak peaks of the edges of my lady bits lol. Gotta find a more covered solution haha

[@buscandountesoroporelmundo8263]

👏👏👏👏🌹🏆😊

[@hourlay9556]

I’m having some health issues with my joints, but we had a family trip planned for New York City. This kzbin.infoUgkxuxJwamLFanm476LC5WPeTouyyU1GXomC was perfect! It’s lightweight enough that my friend could carry it up or down stairs when we needed to. (I can walk very short distances) It was comfortable for me to sit in, I would say if you’re super tall it might be a little cramped. I’m 5’1” and the foot rests were the perfect height. This may not be the best one for long term use, you get what you pay for, but for something that fits our budget that gives me accessibility while we deal with my health this was amazing.

[@sowseng]

I prefer dress on bed, more conveneint.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Me too!

[@TheWonderman1964]

I am just curious why people don't use wheelchair with a proper arm rest. I can put on my pants less than 30 seconds.

[@EmpoweredPara]

Armrests get in my way more than they help. I used to use them and got rid of them after my kids were both born

[@mrfresh3887]

You are the most Beautiful and coolest woman I've ever seen! 💜 I Adore you! so so 😍 Pretty

[@caseylaframboise2473]

I would help u get dress ❤

[@thomascollins7539]

Hi beautiful 😀💕❤️

[@angelavincent9293]

I didnt know I was missing my corpus callosum mid 60s Ill be 74 next March I have poor balance, pyslexia, I also have a mental illness chronic anxiety depression from before I started school age 6 all but one I was the lauphlng stock of the school. when I was 8 years old the grade 8 boys cornered me in the boys washroom and tried to make me cry by punching me one of my faults Im stubborn so knowing they were trying to get me to cry Iaugh well I was my own wurst enemy when the prinipal came in catching them I was sent to my class room li was lunch time the rest of the students lined up at the window gawking at me no place to hide so went in to coat closet just one of my times I wished I was dead. sorry for my long windedness that is also part of to say it right Im some what slow in most ways

[@EmpoweredPara]

Sounds like you've had your fair share of challenges! I'm sorry the world can be cruel at times.

[@angelavincent9293]

@@EmpoweredPara I met my wife 14 years ago she is the best that has ever happened to me. Before my angel came along nobody wanted me but kept me around I did my best to be a good person I was just not good enough My wifes reel name is Angela I call Angel. Just before turning 60 I found my one. She has taken a lot of stress off of my this month she turn 61 her ex through her away because of weight problem but I have her now and let her know just ow much she means to me many times a day

[@angelavincent9293]

I just realized I I didnt inform you I use Angels email I did mean to inform you it was I not her

[@GAINZonWHEELS]

You’re so funny I’m the one that me had no worry (joke) that you don’t where a underpants.🤪 good for the viewers 😉🌹 you know I’m joking he…

[@BB-dp4kh]

Putting on pants...its the same for everyone....one leg at a time...

[@EmpoweredPara]

yep lol!

[@mauricioliscano847]

I prefer getting dressed on the bed, if I do that I'll make a thong out of my boxers and my problem is more stroke-like so I do have some feeling under my waist.

[@charleslatman6123]

Brittany I came across this wonderful channel. Squirmy and grub it's married couple he has a disability. They are sweet couple like yall. You might like to check out the channel.

[@EmpoweredPara]

I love them!

[@charleslatman6123]

@@EmpoweredPara me to I just love them too. They are so sweet together.

[@fleurdavey9785]

Britney stop farting

[@tomjohnson3004]

Run across your video, thought about ran , or came.. nevertheless, I want to impart a message: Jesus died for you. please read Romans 6:23. trust Him as your Savior. If you’re inclined, “repent and be baptized.” Acts 2:38 He loves you. Perhaps go to a Lutheran church, or another Bible believing church. Ask someone, “ why you should be baptized.” peace be with you

[@michellelahocinsky8698]

Where are you from....? I I use the wheelchair too,,.

[@michellelahocinsky8698]

What is your name,..?

[@michellelahocinsky8698]

I know a easy way to do it..I don't have a way to make a video!

[@michellelahocinsky8698]

Can we talk??