The Basic 5 Collection of Manual No-lift Transfer Techniques that Will Transfer Most Patients Safely

The basic five techniques are a the most used 5 out of 15 Balance Pivot transfer techniques. All the Balance Pivot transfers take advantage of leverage to reduce transfer loads by 90%.

The Forearm Pivot, the Stand Pivot, the Slide Transfer, the Squat Pivot and the Slide Back.

 

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