Manual person transfer assessments and plans
Experience. That’s our difference.
One of the most common causes of injury occur when moving or transferring a person with a disability. This may include:
- Transferring in and out of bed, chairs (including wheelchairs) or vehicles
- Transferring in and out of the bathroom (including shower) and toilet
- Pushing shower chairs and wheelchairs
- Assisting patients to stand
Common Risks in Manual Handling
The main risks involved in manual handling tasks are:
- Lifting and transferring a person inappropriately or not using the equipment provided correctly
- Twisting, stooping or using unsafe postures while moving a person or carrying loads
- Doing more lifts/transfers than necessary
- Repetitive movements eg in massage or exercise routines
- Unpredictable movements due to spasms
- Lack of communication between patient and carer during transfers
What Our Manual Handling Transfer Assessments Cover
At Living to the Max Occupational Therapy, we can undertake a comprehensive transfer assessment and develop a customised plan to suit your needs and requirements. This would normally involve a detailed manual handling assessment as part of the overall process, including:
- Assessment of the person’s physical and cognitive function regarding capacity to assist during transfers. This may include postural evaluation and analysis of muscle function and tone
- Analysis of all transfers performed
- Analysis of transfer surfaces and surrounding environment
- Manual handling techniques and guidance
- Prescription of transfer aids including mechanical hoists, slide sheets and transfer boards
We also have extensive experience in the delivery of manual handling training for carers and support staff and are happy to provide training to individuals or whole organisations.
Our commitment to you
Here to support you
Living to the Max is a boutique Occupational Therapy practice serving Adelaide, South Australia. We've spent over 20 years (since 2004) earning a reputation for knowledgeable, ethical, client-focused care, supporting a broad cross-section of our community - from older adults and war veterans to people living with disability.
Our clients come to us with a range of needs, from physical and psychosocial conditions to mental health concerns, neurological conditions, Autism, sensory (vision and hearing) impairments, and age-related cognitive changes.
Experience and expertise
Our skilled Occupational Therapy team carries out thorough in-home assessments - including NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments, and designs individualised interventions aimed at boosting independence and everyday participation. Drawing on deep experience as an NDIS OT provider, we assist clients across the board: from suggesting suitable aids and assistive technology, through to manual handling assessments and responding to each person's specific physical, social, and emotional circumstances. Our focus is on practical, evidence-informed solutions that help clients reach their full potential.
Experience. That’s our difference.
Flexible service delivery
The choice of how you receive your care is yours. We offer three delivery options - at your home, at our modern clinic, or online through a straightforward virtual platform, giving us the flexibility to serve not just metropolitan Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills, but also clients in rural and remote areas.
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