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Working with Wheelchairs


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Power Wheelchair Basics

Power Wheelchair Basics

- Published: 11/27/2017 | Duration: 06:15

This video provides an overview of the components and use of a Power Wheelchair for volunteers at a general population shelter.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Body Mechanics

Body Mechanics

- Published: 08/06/2013 | Duration: 03:31

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to use body mechanics when assisting individuals.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Chair with Arms to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

Chair with Arms to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/30/2013 | Duration: 06:29

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a chair with arms to a wheelchair using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/23/2013 | Duration: 06:29

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a wheelchair to a cot using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Standing Pivot

- Published: 07/16/2013 | Duration: 06:12

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to a wheelchair using the standing pivot technique.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Slideboard

Cot to Wheelchair Transfer using Slideboard

- Published: 06/25/2013 | Duration: 04:42

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from a cot to wheelchair using a slideboard.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using a Slideboard

Wheelchair to Cot Transfer using a Slideboard

- Published: 12/10/2012 | Duration: 04:25

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to transfer an individual from wheelchair to cot using a slideboard.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Standard Wheelchair - Up and Down a Curb

Standard Wheelchair - Up and Down a Curb

- Published: 12/03/2012 | Duration: 02:55

This video provides a demonstration for volunteers at a general population shelter of the appropriate way to maneuver a standard wheelchair up and down a curb.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

Standard Wheelchair Basics

Standard Wheelchair Basics

- Published: 11/28/2012 | Duration: 04:10

This video provides an overview of the components and use of a standard wheelchair for volunteers at a general population shelter.

This is part of a series of Volunteer Shelter Training videos produced in collaboration with the Physical Therapy program at UNMCs College of Allied Health Professions.

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