Owner`s manual

page 36
Transferring
For certain individuals, transferring can be a difficult task, especially at first. Like many
things, transferring gets easier when you find a technique that works best for you, and
practice. With assisted transfers, it is always a good idea to review the transfer strategy
with the client before transferring, and talk them through the steps as they are happening.
This will help reduce anxiety for the person being transferred. There are many different
methods of transferring into the EasyStand Evolv stander, whether you transfer
independently or need assistance. There are also a variety of options that can be added to
the Evolv to help make your method of transferring more manageable. For proper transfer
techniques, please seek professional advice from your therapist or physician.
Caution: Always lock the wheel locks on your wheelchair and the casters on the EasyStand
Evolv before transferring.
Transfer Methods
Independent Transfer: A person with paraplegia or others who
have good upper body strength can make a lateral transfer from
their wheelchair to the seat of the stander. We have designed the
Evolv base so a wheelchair can be positioned at any angle from
parallel to 90 degrees against the edge of the Evolv seat (the front
wheelchair caster can even come underneath the front corner of
the seat). The kneepads flip up and out of the way to give the per-
son room to bring their legs in and position their feet. The
kneepad does not lock in the upright position when transferring,
do not grab the kneepad for support. When transferring out of the
EasyStand, pump the seat up so it is equal to or higher than the
seat you are transferring back into.
Stand Pivot Transfer: A caregiver can assist a patient into the
stander using a stand pivot transfer. The caregiver helping with
the stand pivot transfer assists the person out of their
wheelchair to standing, then turns or pivots and sits the person
down on the seat of the stander.
Patient Lift Transfer: Caregivers can assist people who have a
higher level of disability by using a patient lift device, or an over-
head ceiling lift to transfer into the EasyStand. The rear legs of the
EasyStand Evolv are designed to allow room for the lifting device
to be used from many different angles. To make the transfer from
a patient lift device, recline the back of the standing frame
slightly. With some patient lift devices it may make the transfer
easier to lift the Evolv foot plates up to a higher position, allowing
the transfer device to slide closer to the base of the Evolv. Be
sure to reposition the foot plates and back prior to standing.
Transferring
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