Transfers & Positioning

Question 1

what are dependent transfers

Answer 1

tilt table
hoyer lift/hydraulic lift
lateral transfer cart to bed/table
dependent squat pivot
dependent stand pivot
2 person wheelchair lift to mat

Question 2

what are assisted/modified independent / independent transfers

Answer 2

stand pivot
squat pivot
sliding board
push-up

Question 3

documenting transfers

Answer 3

document the type of transfer, surfaces and amount of assistance provided

Question 4

what does one do prior to moving a patient

Answer 4

assure all surfaces are locked and stationary
gait belt on

Question 5

what does one do while moving a patient

Answer 5

maintain proper body mechanics
maintain base of support
protect pt extremities

Question 6

therapist contact during transfers

Answer 6

must facilitate, support or assist movement
lifting - support under butt or hips
moving forwards - support behind hips
balance or direct movements - support laterally on pt trunk

Question 7

how would you position a dependent and max assist

Answer 7

PT should be in front and often towards the side of the direction of the transfer

offset pt feet

the forward foot should be turned slightly toward direction of the transfer

1 knee (stronger LE) flexed beyond 90 degrees

Question 8

3 methods for moving pt to front of wheelchair

Answer 8

side to side weight shift

pelvis slide

sitting push-up –> for all CCDD