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.
Floor to wheelchair transfers.
Slowly lower the person to the floor allowing them to lay in the middle of the lift base.
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.
Something like a couch can be used as a middle support device to allow you to easily transfer from the floor to the chair.
12 2019 aahc transfers floor transfer instructions page 2 7.
The second one is when the chair is behind him.
When returning up from kneeling lean your weight over arms and push up with stronger leg.
Hold onto the chair at all times.
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.
First one is when the chair is at a 90 degree angle to the body.
Push up to get both feet on the floor.
Raise onto knees by propping hands on chair.
Pillows padding and position changes should be used as needed to prevent pressure areas.
Once on the floor unhook the sling from the lift and move the base of the lift from under the person.
Bend your back knee down to the floor.