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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Sit to Stand Patient Transfer Technique

Check out this alternative lifting technique.

-Patient uses forearms to firmly press into caregiver's elbows while lacing fingers or holding wrists.

-The caregiver's hands support the patient's back while lifting.

-Then simply lean back and lift.



It is worth noting that I attempted this transfer with a gait belt first but the patient was too apprehensive and obviously the belt slipped. Needless to say it was unsuccessful.(Not shown in video.)

This patient hasn't stood in over 3 years!!!
This was easier than I thought it would be. As you can see, no slipping.

Good Luck &
Happy Lifting!

TheTransferGuy

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