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1.2 Transferring to other seats
1.2.1. Sideways transfert
This may be done without assistance provided that you are
sufficiently mobile and have a strong enough torso.
- Move the wheelchair as close as possible to the seat
to which you would like to sit, with the castors pointed
forward. Lock the wheels by applying the brakes. Move the
weight of your body towards the seat (figure 8)
- While moving from the wheelchair to the seat, your body
will have little or no support. Where possible use a transfer
board during transfers.
- If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper
body is sufficiently strong and mobile, you can transfer
forward to another seat. Fold the footplate up and push
the footrest/legrest to the side, bend your body forward
leaning on the two armrests and lift yourself up; then shift
your body towards the place where you want to sit while
distributing your weight to the arms and hands (figure 9A).
1.2.2. Front transfert (figure 9B)
If you are more or less able to stand up and if your upper
body is strong and mobile enough, you can transfer forward
to another seat.
As you may find this movement difficult, we recommend that
you obtain some assistance from an attendant or carer to
ensure the transfer is as smooth and safe as possible.
Lock both brakes and ensure both castor wheels are facing
the forward position.
Please note that the brakes should not be used in any case
as support for transfers. Then, grip firmly the armrest handle,
take care of your nails on the skirt-guard edges.
Push on your arms to easily lift yourself up and the attendant
can help you to finalise the transfer to the place where you
wish to sit.
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Warning :
- Position yourself as close as possible to the place where
you wish to sit.
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