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Antonio
10-02-2001, 01:52 AM
are you aware of web sites/booklets with written and illustrated material about transfer skills? I'm interested both in dependent and independent transfers.Thanks!
Antonio
Scorpion
10-02-2001, 02:35 AM
Antonio, I'll be drawing/uploading a diagram of how I transfer soon. I don't know if it'll help you or anyone else, but it's worth a shot. I'm a C-6 by the way.
~Rus
"Because you're not promised tomorrow." ~ Stuck Mojo
SCI-Nurse
10-02-2001, 09:10 AM
Your physical therapist of course will be the ultimate expert on what transfer works best for you. If you haven't already done so, please contact your PT for written instructions.
There are however booklets and videos available on the subject. Check the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association web site at http://www.epva.org
At one time a company named Program Development Associates produced a video entitled "How to help someone who uses a wheelchair without hurting yourself". It provided easy to follow instructions for safely transferring someone from a wheelchair or bed. Their phone # is (800) 543-2119.
Of course, whatever you choose to have to teach others about your transfers should still be checked out with your physical therapist first. And you directing them is really the best way to teach others.
PLG
Scorpion
10-02-2001, 12:58 PM
Originally posted by SCI-Nurse:
Your physical therapist of course will be the ultimate expert on what transfer works best for you.
PTs are great! I love 'em almost as much as I love nurses. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif But in my experience, the PTs could give me the basics, and I had to figure out my own way of transferring. Tips from other quads helped too, but it all came down to me learning through trial and error and having patient parents. I didn't learn how to transfer in rehab, but they provided invaluable groundwork.
Unfortunately, I think with shortened rehab these days, a lot of people are sent home too early. I had a HALO on for over 3 months, so I couldn't really get into real transfer practice while wearing that thing. I can't imagine the trouble I would have had if I had been sentb home still wearing it, missing out on valuable PT/OT time.
Did I mention that i love nurses? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif
~Rus
"Because you're not promised tomorrow." ~ Stuck Mojo
SCI-Nurse
10-02-2001, 04:27 PM
Scorpion -- What a nice note! And yes, often we need to learn some things on our own as we grow! My philosophy is "learn something new every day" and "never take anything for granted".
Take care -- PLG
Here's a guy showing how he transfers with a slide board:
http://rivendell.fortunecity.com/mordor/800/quad/into.htm
Originally posted by Scorpion:
Quote: "Originally posted by SCI-Nurse:
Unfortunately, I think with shortened rehab these days, a lot of people are sent home too early. I had a HALO on for over 3 months, so I couldn't really get into real transfer practice while wearing that thing. I can't imagine the trouble I would have had if I had been sentb home still wearing it, missing out on valuable PT/OT time.
I was sent home in my halo, Russ. I could get on my slide board but the rest was up to my caregiver! After I was freed I talked to several paras and quads who are near my age. They told me to limit my bounce transfers. "Leave them for the kids." It really depends on a number of factors, i.e., age, phsyical strength, etc., on how you transfer.
"And so it begins."
Scorpion
10-03-2001, 06:43 PM
TD, I know what you mean about trying to transfer in a HALO. And I think that since every SCI is different, and each of our bodies is different in construction, weight, flexibility, and strength, that 'teaching' transfers is very hard to do, especially for quads or high paras. I decided early on that consistent, safe tranfers were more important than quick, flip-my-ass over, kind. I wish I could transfer anywhere, anytime, with no board, but I can't.
~Rus
"Because you're not promised tomorrow." ~ Stuck Mojo
Chris Chappell
06-16-2003, 11:34 AM
bump for Stiggy.
Originally posted by Scorpion:
I had a HALO on for over 3 months, so I couldn't really get into real transfer practice while wearing that thing. I can't imagine the trouble I would have had if I had been sentb home still wearing it, missing out on valuable PT/OT time.
Did I mention that i love nurses? http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif
~Rus
"Because you're not promised tomorrow." ~ Stuck Mojo
~Rus,
I don't have to imagine because I WAS sent home in my halo!! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif
"And so it begins."