Transferring to and from your wheelchair is one of the foundational independent-living skills for wheelchair users. Strength, flexibility, and physical function — which muscles you have working — can all play big roles in your transfer abilities, but solid technique can help you do more with less, while keeping your shoulders and skin safe for the long haul.
Featured in New Mobility, read Mastering Everyday Transfers featuring videos for two of the most basic and common wheelchair transfers.
For fitness tips to help make you stronger for your transfers, check out “Functional Fitness: How To Make Your Transfers Easier.” Happy transferring!
