The Phases of a Transfer

Throughout this tutorial we will break up the transfer into 3 phases:

1. Wheelchair Setup – This is the first phase of the transfer. During this phase you will set up your wheelchair to make the transfer as easy as possible.

2. Body Setup – This is the second phase of the transfer. During this phase you will position your body to decrease the stresses on your upper limbs during the transfer.

3. Flight & Landing - This is final phase of the transfer where movement between surfaces occurs.

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