Transfers

Question 1

TRANSFER vs a LIFT difference?

Answer 1

TRANSFERS:
- Not a lot of strength, all about technique
- Goal of treatment to be able to do on own
- The one big thing we look for at discharge!!
(very big goal!!!!)

LIFTS:

• Individual does not/cannot participate
  (eg) mechanical lift

Question 2

Importance of transfers(functional implications)?

Answer 2

• It is a part of every ADL we do

- Assistive devices

Question 3

Importance of ‘Skooching’?

Answer 3

An really important part of ‘Sit to Stand’

Question 4

Which lift is the only one that we do?

Answer 4

Mechanical lift

Question 5

What is ‘Supervised Assistance’?

Answer 5

• Standby in case needed
• Verbal cuing, set up assist
• Close guarding, Contact guarding

Question 6

What are the 3 levels of ‘1 or 2 person assistance’?

Answer 6

MINIMAL:
- Physical cuing, minimal hands on support

MODERATE:
- Requires significant support due to physical defects

MAXIMAL(Always with 2 people!!!!):

• Requires nearly full support
• Weight bearing but not able to control or sequence the movement due to physical defects

Question 7

When do we do a ‘Dependent Transfer’(no help from client at all)?

Answer 7

• Lifts are used
• NWB (non-weight bearing)
• Severe physical defects