Trying to move a patient without understanding leverage is like changing a flat tire without a jack. Movers routinely move very heavy items without anyone going to the hospital because they understand the principle of leverage. The human body is
Loss of mobility is the leading reason people are removed from their home and transferred to a nursing facility. A person living at home who is living a somewhat normal life will need to transfer from 30 to 50 times
The process of assisting family members with mobility issues can be difficult. Family members are not familiar with the concept of assisted mobility for a family member and the challenges it provides to their loved one. The first challenge is