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PREPARING YOUR WHEEL-
CHAIR FOR TRANSFER
There are a variety of methods you can
use to transfer onto or off of your wheel-
chair. Regardless of the method you use,
transferring onto or off of your wheelchair
safely requires practice and, in some
cases, the presence of a certified health-
care professional or trained attendant. Make
sure you have a certified healthcare pro-
fessional or trained attendant present while
learning to properly transfer yourself.
To prepare your wheelchair for transfer:
1.
Move the wheelchair as close as
possible to you (or to your transfer
destination).
2.
Turn both caster wheels toward you
(or toward your transfer destination)
to improve wheelchair stability during
transfer.
3.
Make sure that both park brakes are
engaged. See figure 2.
4.
If necessary, remove an armrest. See
figure 8.
WARNING! Reduce the risk of your wheelchair tipping. Do not use armrests
to support yourself during transfer. Failure to heed can result in personal
injury and/or damage to your wheelchair.
5.
Either remove the foot riggings or move them aside. See figure 9. You can
also flip up the foot plates. This will help to prevent your feet from being
caught on the foot riggings during the transfer. If you use the foot riggings to
support yourself during transfer, you risk tipping your wheelchair.
Figure 9. Foot Rigging Removal
Figure 8. Armrest Removal
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