The importance and impact of good transfer on seating
A wonderful multi-function chair loses its charm if the person using it has difficulties getting in and out. In this two-part webinar, we will look at improving the harmony between the person and their seating during the standing and sitting process.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand the impact of a good transfer technique on seating
- To understand the needs and wants of the person in the chair
- To recognise the effect of muscle tone and assessing the person’s ability
- To understand how to make a standing transfer effective
Meet our Experts
Carole is a Chartered Physiotherapist working as a freelance Manual Handling Adviser. She has over 35 years’ experience in the field of manual handling, and takes great delight in finding solutions that work for both the person asking for help and the person giving help.
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