Description
The Dressing Stick 27 Inch extends the user's reach by more than two feet, with a plastic-coated C hook at one end for pulling clothing and a push/pull hook at the other for the rest of the dressing routine. It is the standard tool hip and shoulder patients use to dress without breaking their movement precautions.
- Two Working Ends – A C hook at one end and a push/pull hook at the other – pull trousers up, push shoes off, hook straps and loops
- Plastic-Coated Hooks – The coating is gentle on fabrics – clothing is hooked, not snagged or torn
- 27 Inch Reach – Long enough to work at the feet from a chair – the dressing zone a healing hip cannot visit in person
- Light Daily Tool – A simple stick with no mechanisms – nothing to break, jam, or learn
The Two-Hook Tool Behind Independent Dressing
A dressing stick earns its keep in the two weeks after hip surgery and in every year of limited shoulder motion after that. The C hook catches waistbands, loops, and straps and pulls them up or into place, and the push/pull hook at the other end pushes garments down shoulders, nudges shoes off heels, and drags items within hand reach.
The manufacturer's version is 27 inches long with both hooks plastic-coated, the coating being the difference between a tool that moves clothing and a wire that damages it. It corresponds to the Essentials dressing stick design, the same as EMS P9970 in the manufacturer's notes.
Features and Benefits
Tool Design
- C Hook: Plastic-coated C hook for pulling garments, straps, and loops
- Push/Pull Hook: Second hook pushes garments off and pulls items closer
- Protective Coating: Plastic coating on both hooks is gentle on fabrics
Size
- Length: 27 inches
Product Specifications
Construction
- Length: 27 inches
- Hooks: C hook and push/pull hook, plastic-coated
Provenance and Packaging
- Former Line: Same as EMS P9970 (manufacturer note)
- Packaging: Sold individually, one stick per package
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Why Therapists Hand This Stick to Every Hip Patient
Occupational therapists stock dressing sticks because they convert a dozen small impossibilities into routines: trousers, socks over the heel, shoes off, a shirt down the back. Two coated hooks and 27 inches of reach cover nearly the whole dressing sequence.
- Whole Routine Coverage – Pull with one end, push with the other – tops, bottoms, and shoes all have a technique
- Fabric-Safe Hooks – Plastic coating moves clothing without snagging – good clothes survive the recovery period
- Precaution Friendly – Dressing happens from the chair at arm's length – hip and back precautions stay intact
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dressing stick used for?
It helps pull on and push off clothing without bending or reaching: trousers by the waistband, shirts down the back, shoes off the heel. It also drags light items closer.
What are the two ends for?
One end carries a plastic-coated C hook for pulling garments and loops. The other carries a push/pull hook for pushing clothing off and pulling items in.
How long is the stick?
The stick is 27 inches long. That reach covers the feet and floor area from a seated position.
Will the hooks damage clothing?
Both hooks are plastic-coated to be gentle on fabrics. The coating is the manufacturer's guard against snags and tears.
Is this the same as the Essential Medical Supply dressing stick?
The manufacturer notes this stick is the same as EMS P9970. It is part of the Essentials line now carried by Alex Orthopedic.
