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TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM | Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, | ||||
OTHER SEATS | bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These | ||||
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| wheelchair, every precaution should be taken |
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| transferring activities in several combinations in the | ||
| to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters |
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| FORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. | ||
| be certain the wheel locks are engaged to help |
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| reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is im- | |
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| When transferring, position yourself as far |
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| back as possible in the seat. This will prevent |
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| LENGTHENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the | |
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| wheelchair tipping forward. |
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NOTE: This activity may be performed independently | |||||
SHORTENING THE WHEELBASE will increase the | |||||
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body | |||||
maneuverability and distribute additional weight onto | |||||
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S A F E T Y
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H A N D L I N G
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all pos- sible.
PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reach- ing down between your knees.
Example 46% | 54% | 103 lbs. 130 lbs. |
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U N O C C U P I E D O C C U P I E D
LENGTHENING
SHORTENING
Front of
Wheelchair
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