Physical Therapy Transfer Training - How To Transfer From Wheelchair To Bed

[@maryelkins7766]

My dad and I have been struggling to get my mom, who's over 240lbs, into bed from her wheelchair for the past couple of nights. I found this video tonight and for the first time we were able to get her comfortably on the bed without any struggle. This video has been a godsend and I'm so glad it's on KZbin.

[@rietd8849]

I just seen something called a pivot board. It helps keep from having her have to help turn so may help you.

[@rietd8849]

Safety Sure has nice one with a handle

[@bananapuffs1]

Hoyer lift

[@lrobichaud6]

@@bananapuffs1 yes but insanely expensive for the average person and the room needs to fit it. But if it's possible, I second this!

[@lrobichaud6]

I can't stress enough... use your knees not your back! And if I can offer any tips, let me know🙂

[@MINDY77777]

5 years later and still learning from Justin. Still best video!!!

[@thisgustin]

He begins at 3:33 in case people want to get right to it. Very helpful!

[@3sea4miles]

Thank u too much talking for sure!

[@areyounotentertained2482]

Thank You

[@shaylareyes1461]

Thanks lol!

[@jquiznos2283]

The MVP right there...

[@brendawright8161]

Thanks

[@YinTeing1]

Your video by far is one of the best I have watched on transfers. With your video, I could finally transfer my mom from bed to wheelchair and back on my own without hurting my back. My mom is about 57kg but she is slighty taller and I do not have much physical strength. Thank you so much, Justin 🙏

[@sarahvirtue2066]

I had difficulty in transferring my patient each time from wheelchair to bed and from bed to wheelchair, I just watched this video and to my greatest surprise I transfer my patient without the help of others..thx for the video super

[@sidekick4humanity625]

Most straightforward and HELPFUL video I have ever watched in terms of assisting my disabled son and preserving my own body. Will watch more of your posts.thank you very much for your detailed demo.

[@MO99ish]

I’ve watched several transfer videos this morning. This is the first one that is correct! Thank you! One other tip, if they have use of their hands, have them grab your waist or elbows. If they try grabbing anything else while you transfer it’ll throw it all off

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Just what I needed to see demonstrated, complete with reasoning. It is easier to 'get close' to a loved one than it is to a member of the opposite sex'. That takes a level of trust and understanding from a 'patient.'

[@sbean2987]

This has helped me tremendously with my mom!! Thank you so much for this video. I have also shared it with her caretaker. It worked very well getting her into the car.

[@hedayahbegum1782]

Was able to execute this transfer after only watching your video twice. Easy to follow instructions. Thank you for saving my back.

[@thaicraft1219]

Single best video available to move someone with little to no power

[@healthandbibletime3123]

This was by far THE BEST video to help learn to transfer someone !

[@theHAL9000]

Suddenly this is my world and I'm woefully short on know-how; this video is super instructive and helpful.

[@stephentaylor280]

Isn't that that the truth ! Same here.

[@aslamtu]

"suddenly this is my world". Well said. Thank you to the presenter.

[@helenb2270]

Thank you. Mom is a stroke patient and we so new to all this.

[@robinsingleton4969]

Thank you! That was really helpful. I looked at a TON of videos before I found a useful one (yours). Appreciate that this is applicable for real life.

[@Perlam0entjie]

Thank you so much for this very detailed demonstration. I am relatively new to caring and this was much more helpful than any of my courses or training thus far.

[@danicalemaster8313]

Same

[@patandsandytrierweiler2440]

Nice. Nice explanation. I love the biomechanics & how you appreciate the client's footing.

[@alexandersmith9385]

Thank you for this video. My wife and I spent a week with her mother relieving her sister of health care responsibilities. Your instruction is very applicable. Thanks.

[@terryfairclough3751]

Massive thank you, I have been trained in lifting patients but someone told me I was doing an "illegal lift" by doing pretty much as you did here, I'm male and work thru agency and its awful how agency workers like myself who want to help and be part of the team get treated, made to feel out of place

[@kjames5682]

In my state, this is definitely a legal and good transfer. It is what you are supposed to do. But I see a lot of underarm lifts and arms extended like a child lifts and those are illegal. I was trained gender does not change the way the care giver transfers the patient, all other things being equal.

[@judywestrum7327]

Appreciate that the "patient" doesn't help and is somewhat like a genuine situation.

[@leifharmsen]

My patient does worse than not help, he subverts the process.

[@latoshaossai3302]

Mine doesn't help at all my back is hurting so bad .I may need someone to help me up.

[@mythaichannel9082]

My patient weight 175 lbs helped just 5-10%, 90-95% dependent on me. And I am 120 lbs, wished the patient could helped a little more. That would be a lots helpful

[@enlightenedbygrace4U]

@@latoshaossai3302 try sliding them from a plank. Lower the bed if you can. Then use the plank to return to wheelchair. You should not dead lift!

[@1962Starr]

@@mythaichannel9082 you need to use a standing aid like a steady or hoist. Your body is NOT a standing aid x

[@luckyhookfarm]

Best One Ever. Thank you so much. Before I watched this today we were thinking my Dad would now be bedridden.

[@honorioalbesa8314]

Well articulated and demonstrated.Shalom!

[@writerpatrick]

We have what's called a Sara Steady for transferring my dad. It makes things a lot easier.

[@walterroberts5694]

How do you transfer one whose legs are immobile and loose? can't take any weight on the legs? And one is is afraid of falling?

[@janemandelson6397]

That’s the one problem that no one seems to address

[@user-bc9sc5ob9v]

2 person assistance would be required

[@rebeccagrrrl2699]

Best one video for this transfer that I’ve seen after watching at least 10. Thank YOU 🙏

[@leamazing7738]

I’m a new caregiver and week two jacked up my back with transfers for a elderly lady

[@pjsimic]

It’s great to learn a technique like this that doesn’t require a gait belt. The mechanics and details look very sound. Thank you

[@8784-l3b]

The foot work is the key to this. It would have been nice to have just that on the screen at the end of the video. Once for going leftwards and again for going to the right. I've tried to do the foot work myself alone, but even though I think I understand the verbal description, I can't seem to make it happen without twisting my spine or becoming unbalanced.

[@finapn6717]

This great I been searching for video like this one I watch over hundreds of them believe me this is THE BEST ONE EVER WELL SPOKEN I spent countless hours for last 5 month's looking how to(transfer) I feel like I got load of my shoulders I could breathe easily now thank so much

[@Yowzoe]

Wow, that's great. This is my first video on the subject, so I lucked out :-) How's the technique for you now, a year later? Is the pivot still working for you and is your back intact?

[@pattyblack8341]

@@Yowzoe my i

[@SandyLoving]

Thank you for a great video! Would love to see the footwork too!

[@digedanken]

Could you make a video about lifting a male heavier and older than the care giver? Thanks for the sharing this helpful video 🙏

[@buthaynahammar4202]

Thanks so much for your video. Transferring is skill that we can all improve by watching your technique. I work with a caregiver who allows the patient to grab his neck! I sent your video to him. Hopefully it will save his neck.

[@juanbaeza8411]

Extremely helpful. Wish more medical facilities had this kind of training

[@JosephKimJoeyBigTime]

she's nice and light. can this be done with a client around 240lbs?

[@johncooper8839]

Yes

[@jamesbrunner741]

Gait belt?

[@MissBethea]

Thank you so much!! I actually found this video trying to figure out how to use the hydraulic lift we bought so I can transfer my mom. This was a HUGE help! Thank you!!

[@Rikzter1]

Thank you very much for making along with explaining the proper process for transferring a person on to bed from a wheelchair and versa onto a wheelchair from the bed.

[@sylviedefaine8007]

Could you show a video when the patient fell out of bed and isn't cooperating or unconscious to lift them back into bed.

[@speedracer1945]

Try and grab from behind under arms and other grab the legs .

[@lumi2642]

This would be a great video if one is alone. But if you have company, make it a two-person job

[@danielsingh9415]

From the floor is a whole different ballgame, but if u can lift them into a sitting position, legs outstretched or slightly bent or blocked, get behind the person, hug them close under their arms, arch ur back, tighten ur core & lift up with ur legs & then fall on the bed, j/k not really... 😝 But u don't want to be twisting & lifting, try to keep ur back & core tight and then rock/walk to cover any distance.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

From the floor I recommend always having two people to lift. It can be quite difficult to get someone off the floor by yourself.

[@danielsingh9415]

With my Mom, the other person to help me lift, was a Hoyer lift & sling 😝 But with my M-i-L & her late-stage Alzheimer's she was ambulatory, until she wasn't... It's sometimes more difficult when they're NOT cooperating. But helpful to go in stages, like first getting into seated position, and lift to a foot stool, and then a chair, and then bed, depending on how high ur bed or chair is. My Mom died 4yrs ago & my M-i-L, this past Nov 30th 😢

[@مريمابوغوش-خ5ت]

Thanks alot for sharing your awesome knowledge. Especially all nurses used to hurt their back if they dont use these manuvers

[@GoodNewsMom]

Thank you for this demonstration. Great video. I am really grateful you posted this.

[@grannyevon9308]

You put her wheel chair back in the same spot! And less talking and more acting!. GOD BLESS!

[@johnd9031]

A lot harder if the patient has no leg strength

[@alexitselentis7904]

Check Elderly transfer chair, with fabric seat that hooks onto the frame, game changer with my mom being bed ridden

[@nettiea9384]

100% my mom just will not stand for me. Her aides swear she can stand but she wont for me

[@jamiekosieracki6947]

This is a wonderful video! I'm curious about doing this kind of transfer to a toilet. How do pull the pants up and down?

[@ac1901]

Awesome video thx, very helpful as I struggle with wheelchair to bed transfers

[@bodhi6481]

I'm a very small 100lb person and have to transfer a heavy elderly person. Any chance I can do it? I have a hoyer lift as a default but it's kind of inconvenient for daily long transfers. It's used for commode toilet.

[@MandyGood]

I’m also 100lbs and finding lifting impossible for me it’s unfortunate

[@vilmamcrae9512]

Hey Christie what if the patient cannot stand or move the legs on his own

[@robclive6892]

Thank you so much, trying to learn this. A bit more detail on the pivot (footwork) would be helpful

[@pheobefink2664]

I can understand that, my caretakers had a devil of a time with my fool feet. I had no control of them, they splayed in all directions.

[@Hooman0123]

By doing this, using gait belt is very advisable. It is beneficial for both the therapist and the patient. Also, proper body mechanics has to be put into consideration. There is a wide range of contraindications in lifting a patient.

[@shadowcastprime2100]

What's a gait belt?

[@colinmerritt7645]

@@shadowcastprime2100 Hi. I hope you found your answer, but if not: A gait belt is a wide belt, usually consisting of layers of heavy cloth so that the patient's weight can't damage or break it. You wrap the belt around the patient's upper hips like a regular belt, then tighten it enough so only four fingers on each side can get through. Instead of 'hugging' the patient, you reach around behind and grip the belt. Now lift, pivot, etc.

[@shadowcastprime2100]

@@colinmerritt7645 I did, but thank you

[@sabinedeer9285]

Best to watch I swear everybody should watch now it’s a very good video to watch help you experience more to the health care

[@doylejodi7502]

Thanks for the demonstration. My lower back tends to be sore in general. Will this maneuver place any added strain on it?

[@karielletheracare7628]

Well done Justin! Simple and can use for caregiver and family training sessions.

[@cathyb6358]

What is the principal for transferring when the patient has a prothesis for one of the lower limbs?

[@Querencia7779]

AWESOME teaching style. Thank you!

[@judyandres5583]

Isnt it more safe if we use a transfer belt?

[@ricardofoster1244]

Excellent demonstration

[@margaritamedina7687]

Can you do one exercise with amputee. My husband lost his right leg and I have difficulty in transferring to and from bed. Would be helpful.

[@wigglywrigglydoo]

Thank you! Can too you do a video of scenarios when the carer is not a very strong female, who's caring for a larger elderly man (not obese, just a bigger person) who cannot help himself and doesn't have all his faculty? Our father is old and has brains problem, my sibling spends most of her time liking after him. Due to her being old, and him being bigger, she is always depleted by the end of everyday. We could really use your experience and knowledge.

[@Unseen86496]

Best transfer video I've seen... Thank you so much

[@queensheba9792]

Why aren't you opting to use a gait belt? Wouldn't that ensure proper leverage and body mechanics for the clinician doing the transferring?

[@justingilligan995]

Hey Christie, you could certainly use a gait belt for this transfer as well. I prefer to not use gait belt only because I love a hands on transfer and feel I can perform safer while also controlling spasticity better.

[@manuelasmith7963]

@@justingilligan995 where I work we do not have gait belts readily available, I believe this is a great alternative and so happy I found this video.

[@AlexSaidit]

How do you transfer a person from a wheelchair inside a car and vice-versa?

[@sueferguson45]

Brilliant video, totally agree with strong hammies/glutes to make transfer👌🙂

[@renukadevayya1338]

The wheelchair I have doesn't have a detachable armrest. Any suggestions on how to proceed

[@rietd8849]

How do you do transfer to high bed. And how do you help them into a car low and high

[@grammybear4]

Will this work for a small woman 5' 110 lbs trying to transfer a 221 lb 6'3" elderly man?

[@mythaichannel9082]

What would you do With the patient who weighs 175 lbs that doesn’t help and just depends on caregiver lifting. and you are the caregiver who just 120 lbs

[@23goobster]

This video was SOO helpful! Thank you!

[@anthonyhoma7001]

nice video its a big help for us.i have a question.how do u transfer a patient suffering from osteoarthritis she cant even sit or stand on her own coz shes in a lot of pain.even just turning to her side when shes in bed shes in a lot of pain.i hope u can help me so that i can help my mother.thank you.

[@jesspope1294]

I wonder if she needs a thorough assessment of her level of pain. Her pain may be under treated. Short acting medication half hour before activity might help.

[@ptolemaickingdom1944]

If the patient only have one leg how to do it sir??????????

[@barbaraphilippeteranderson3969]

Is it helpful for patient to lift arms when possible and put around my shoulders? 19:35

[@mitzicrozier4446]

My husband is 260 lbs...any suggestions for when he completely loses strength in his legs? Other thank a home...

[@jasmanjamaludin6718]

But for patients have no foot below her legs and feel very painful when we want to move them from their wheel chair? How should l do it??

[@Jocelyn3756]

This helped me soo much. Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@virtualtreadmillwalknature1488]

Explained very well! Thanks for sharing! ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jjd3216]

How can you safely transfer someone from couch or bed to portable potty, having to pull down the underwear before seating on potty?

[@campbellpack5776]

If I credit your content, may I include it in an educational video for my non-profit company?

[@tessamia1]

In transfering a half paralyzed which side should be on the bed? The good side or bad side?

[@paulinechung5189]

My mom is disable. How do I get my mom upstairs and transferring her in a car? Thank you

[@bethbautista3453]

How about paralyzed pt how to put in bed safely?

[@NOOR-kw2nz]

This video looks very helpful with this lady , but not with 190 pound when you’re only 160 .can u show plz How can we do that . Thank u

[@justingilligan995]

These are the same principles I use to transfer my 210lb uncle. It’s about leverage and using what they can do to your advantage. Granted if he cannot help with a transfer at all, then a hoyer lift might be indicated. I would also consult a physical therapist as this is what they specialize in. Hope this helps!

[@ronniemation]

what if the person if completely paralyzed? i have been caring for my mother in law who has als so she has no movement at all. the only thing she can do is hold herself up if i lean her against a wall?

[@moniquesviolinful]

Hello and thank you for the video. Is this the same technique to be used for transferring a patient who can bear no weight at all? And if so, is this the best technique for transferring them into a car? What is your email address or the best way to contact you?

[@shaneluke346]

My CARERS ARE'NT ALLOWED to LIFT clients / patients like that so they have to use HOIST to TRANSFERE me

[@BluSkies2]

What if the person you're transferring is your same weight, and they can't put either of their feet down on the floor?

[@celestiefaustino4421]

Thank you this is really great! But just having difficulty due to the wchr’s arm rest is fixed somehow if i do not lift the patient higher it’s gonna be in her way thru the transfer

[@DandyBeingTandi]

Did you ever figure out a solution to this? My patient's wheelchair has a fixed arm too and I almost dropped her the first time! (I had my chair way away from the bed though too). Tomorrow is my first day alone and I'm so nervous 😢

[@julpro-jordan2776]

Beautifully done!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@kiwi_2233]

The bed is too low than d actual bed most of d time my pt is using, does transferring look easy

[@TammycHoggan-q7c]

Thanks 👍

[@AS-pm7qo]

That's a good video. I still dont have an idea how to transfer over 170pounds people. I hurt my back a lot.

[@emedurood-o-salamchannel3753]

My son weighing 120kg having weak Muscles can't standup and it is much difficult to bed and on WC. Please give me idea how to make him independent using hydraulic jacks to lift him up and transfer

[@joswinnoronha1739]

God bless you brother

[@lisaiyoha6473]

Hi. I currently work with a quadriplegic. He’s a good sized individual and his mom has taken care of him for 30 years now. She’s currently in her mid seventies and still going strong for her son but…. I see the back guarding and sitting to relieve all the discomfort she has intermittently. She’s very dedicated. My question is this, I see that she’s lifting properly according to this video but my concern is for the person’s position helping her. For instance, helper is typically at one or the other sides of client and always reaching and extending posture which is very hard on the lower back and upper neck and shoulders. I’m concerned that this position from the side is not a proper technique and a red flag for potential injury. Do you have recommendations on how to transfer from recliner to wheelchair and bed to wheelchair and vise versa with a slide board? Client and mom do not want to use a lift.

[@julpro-jordan2776]

Why didn't you use gait belt?

[@wendydenney8864]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@brybacanaya783]

Tnx very useful for my job coming soon.

[@alinetobias00]

Best video ever! I truly appreciate it

[@gamecrusher2024]

I'm going to show this to my Caretaker. Thank you!

[@jignyapatel5041]

Great video - the pt's feet should point towards the surface where their being transfered to or away from it?

[@Therafitrehab]

I like to position their heels towards the surface I am transferring to as long as they can tolerate it!

[@jamesbrunner741]

Away from the table

[@nursekat8988]

No gate belt?

[@rosemarygray168]

What if the patient is completely dead weight???

[@tracyannjohnson5724]

Where’s your gate belt???

[@nowellc.delacruz8149]

Can u demo transfer frim bed (laying) to the wheel chair. Thanks.

[@bibilove6277]

Thanks so much, I need this for my grandma

[@shameemakhtar1375]

What to do when she cannot use her numb legs?