Scooting Forward & Backward in the Chair
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Jan Davis demonstrates how to help a patient shift their weight from side to side in order to scoot forward and backward while seated in a chair or on a bed. This method is useful when repositioning a stroke survivor whose feet do not reach the floor
Jan Davis demonstrates how to help a patient shift their weight from side to side in order to scoot forward and backward while seated in a chair or on a bed. This method is useful when repositioning a stroke survivor whose feet do not reach the floor
Wheelchair Transfers Similar Videos
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Repositioning: Moderate Assist
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Often stroke survivors slide out of their chair and need repositioning. This video demonstrates methods to reposition patients in the chair (or wheelchair) safely and efficiently with moderate assistance. Learn how to protect their shoulder and your
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Transfer: Maximum Assistance
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Jan Davis demonstrates a low bottom transfer from the wheelchair to bed toward the involved side. Remember: gait belts, or safety belts should always be used when needed by the therapist, the patient or when required by the facility.
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High-Surface Transfer: Moderate Assist
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High hospital beds can make wheelchair transfers nearly impossible. In this chapter learn to transfer stroke survivors on and off a high surface safely and efficiently.
