Two Easy Ways to Transfer from Your Wheelchair

[@audraeden8923]

The mere watching of this helps……simply….Plan. Slow down, plan. Make a habit. Repeat. When teaching someone, maybe use a section of rubberized shelf paper from the dollar store. Cut about the size of tablemat. You can leave it there to be a stationary assist. Nothing slippery, makes you aim just right, feels secure. Love this….keep 'em coming.

[@yourPTguy]

Thanks Audra! I love your suggestions

[@meripederson8379]

Thank you so much. You keep showing me better ways than I've been doing it.

[@yourPTguy]

Meri, you're most welcome. There are many ways that can be helpful and I'm glad you found some helpful information about some of the possibilities. Stay safe and independent 😊

[@salemdog100]

Thank you. My husband recently had a stroke (no risk factors at all!) I am taking care of him at home now. These tips are great. It seems simple, but we have found that the simple things pave the road for the more complicated things.

[@yourPTguy]

I'm sorry to hear about the stroke. I'm sure he's very thankful for you helping him. Recovery can be long but it's helpful to celebrate the little wins along the way. It also has the opportunity to bring you closer together. Keep striving safely 🙂

[@DewiiAljoe]

Great tips

[@mariarevoy7775]

thanks for this ownsome Video

[@yourPTguy]

maria, I'm so glad it is helpful. Thank you for the feedback

[@jerusalemera2643]

That's good for you because you're still normal. How about if your left hand is non-functional, how do you transfer?

[@Daenerys1986]

Or legs not working at all or not working like they should. It's what I said everyone needs to figure out an own way

[@adarodriguez745]

What if., I'm a paraplegica...can I learn??

[@saraream133]

How do you do this safely when you cannot bear weight on an injured foot? Thanks for this video!

[@yourPTguy]

That's an excellent question. If someone has the strength with their arms, he or she can place the injured foot out in front of them and use the strong leg and arms to transfer over. In this situation, it's typically best to transfer to the strong side. Example - if left foot is hurt, transferring to the right is typically easier. If there isn't enough strength to perform the transfer, someone can help with a gait belt around the waist to help lift some which helps on the transfer. A local physical therapist would be able to give some excellent tips and help for each individual's set up and needs.

[@mandiebarton9846]

What if your left leg won’t move and you have no upper body strength. I broke my femur so leg will not move around and I’m struggling so much

[@DewiiAljoe]

Doing a Replay

[@dianadeatsbrunner2884]

What if one arm isn't working

[@writerpatrick]

My dad's chair has arms that lift up to slide the person over, however we don't tend to use them.

[@yourPTguy]

writerpatrick, that's great that you don't need to use them! Usually, those are used if the person is a bit weaker and isn't able to fully stand to make a pivot or step to transfer. I'm glad dad's doing well.

[@annthomas665]

A😮😊

[@yourPTguy]

😊

[@Daenerys1986]

Everyone is different and someone who can walk tries to teach the ones who can't. There is no way that works for everyone. Everyone needs to figure out their own way.

[@apriltalbott5327]

I only have one leg, my left leg

[@terryplayle3393]

Doing an impression of a disabled person is different to being a disabled person you can’t move as well as a healthy person doing an impression of a disabled person

[@LeslieCarlton]

An able bodied person moving from wheelchair to couch, how convenient. A video of you moving an handicapped person would have been more helpful.

[@utubewatcher3852]

They showed me at reb hospital to use a transfer board I kind of do what you said I tought myself by doing what thay showed me at the hospital I've been looking for a power wheelchair so I could leave the house I have no income olny foodstamps and medical insurance from California and I was promised a power chair then said no there's so many people I don't know who sad what your videos are well done it stinks having a stroke.

[@mariannegrant1339]

Get a person who is truly disabled to do this!

[@yourPTguy]

While this technique has helped those with parkinsons, strokes, amputations, multiple sclerosis, and many other ailments and challenges, it will not work for all. Thankfully, there are additional transfers techniques, devices, and tweaks to be done for each person's specific challenge. Stay safe 😊