Transfer from wheelchair to floor

Transfer technique for persons with strong arms


User transfers from wheelchair to floor (video)

The user sits forward in the wheelchair to move past the side guard. He places his feet on the floor in front of the foot bar. He moves one hand down along the frame tube and supports himself with a fist on the floor. With the other hand he supports himself on the wheelchair cushion next to his hip. He then carefully lifts himself down to the floor.

User transfers from wheelchair to floor

User transfers from wheelchair to floor

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Author: Eje

Eje bor med fru och två små barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1999 och har en hög paraplegi (TH9). Han har inga assistenter eller hemhjälp.
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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