Healthy transfer techniques
Proper body mechanics are essential to maintaining the health and wellness of both the person recovering from injury and yourself. When performing any task that involves physical effort, take a moment to think about these helpful considerations.
Related section resources
- Positioning and mobility: Strategies for improving positioning and mobility.
- Bed mobility: Techniques for body mechanics during patient bed transfers.
- Body mechanics for caregivers: Safe body mechanics for caregivers assisting with mobility.
- Splinting and bracing: How splints and braces control or prevent motion to improvement alignment for better function.
- Transfer techniques: Safe methods for lift transfers, pivot transfers, and sliding board transfers.
- Weight shifts: How weight shifts help prevent pressure sores and improve comfort.
- Wheelchair positioning: Proper wheelchair positioning for better comfort and mobility.