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N. TRANSFERS
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.To avoid a fall:
1. Always turn off power before you transfer to or from your chair. If you fail to do so you may touch the joystick and cause your chair to move when you do not expect it.
2. Make sure motor locks are engaged.This keeps the chair from moving when you transfer.
3. Work with your health care professional to learn safe methods.
• Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself during a transfer.
• Have someone help you until you are sure you can do a safe transfer on your own.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as possible.
6. Be careful of the footrests. If you can, remove or swing them out of the way.
• Never stand on footrests when you transfer. Doing so may damage them or cause your chair to tip.
• Make sure your feet do not “hang up” or get caught in the space between the footrests.
7. Make sure armrests do not interfere.
8. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can.This will reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall.
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