Floor To Wheelchair Transfers

Raise onto knees by propping hands on chair.

Floor to wheelchair transfers.

Skin needs to be protected while the person is on the floor. Push up to get both feet on the floor. Hold onto the chair at all times. 12 2019 aahc transfers floor transfer instructions page 2 7.

Erik gets the chair close to him and by keeping one hand on the wheelchair frame and one on the floor he s able to lift himself up and into his chair. Pillows padding and position changes should be used as needed to prevent pressure areas. You can progress towards placing your hands on the floor when you have mastered transfer from standing to high kneeling and return to standing. Bring your other knee down.

When you first attempt to transfer from the floor to the chair. Carefully begin to turn in order to sit on the chair. Once on the floor unhook the sling from the lift and move the base of the lift from under the person. The second one is when the chair is behind him.

When you first attempt a transfer from the floor the wheelchair seat it is easier if you use other things for support in between the floor and the chair. Something like a couch can be used as a middle support device to allow you to easily transfer from the floor to the chair. When returning up from kneeling lean your weight over arms and push up with stronger leg. First one is when the chair is at a 90 degree angle to the body.