Episode 73 – Sliding Board Transfers
Update: 2025-08-19
Description
A physical therapist prepares to assist a patient with a sliding board transfer from a wheelchair to a bed. Which of the following directions would be MOST appropriate when directing the patient to perform the sliding board transfer?
1. Adjust the bed height so it is four inches lower than the wheelchair seat
2. Position the wheelchair so that it is at a slight angle to the bed
3. Remove both armrests from the wheelchair before positioning the transfer board
4. Leave the elbows bent slightly as you move the body laterally on the transfer board
Watch the video version of this episode here - https://youtu.be/XTdca0QK6Ug
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
