How to Dress

For hemiplegic patients, putting on a top is easier when they put the weak arm into the sleeve first, then use the strong arm to do the rest.

  1. Sitting on a bed, using the strong arm to slide a sleeve over the weak arm

    Using the strong arm, put the weak arm into the sleeve first.

  2. Raising the strong arm and putting it into the other sleeve

    Put the strong arm into the other sleeve.

  3. Using the strong arm to pull the clothes over the head and put the head through

    Using the strong arm, insert the head into the clothes.

  4. Pulling the clothes down over the body, fully dressed

    Pull the clothes down.