WC CAPELLA ENGLISH CDN 540 REV10.DOCX 11 CAPELLA
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good
balance and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every
transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To Avoid A
Fall:
1. Work with your health care advisor to learn safe methods.
a. Learn how to position your body and how to support
yourself during a transfer.
b. Have someone help you until you know how to do a
safe transfer on your own.
2. Lock the rear wheels before you transfer. This keeps the
rear wheels from rolling.
3. Make sure to keep pneumatic tires properly inflated. Low
tire pressure may allow the rear wheel locks to slip.
4. Move your chair as close as you can to the seat you are
transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
5. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible.
6. If you can, remove or swing footrests out of the way.
a. Make sure your feet do not catch in the space between
the footrests.
b. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as this may
cause the chair to tip.
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