Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello Susanne:
>
> For some reason, I can't not successfully download the
> videos... aahh!
Not "Shaun" and "JGNI" either? Too bad! ("Shaun" is on
Windows media player). I don't download, just watch online.
> Your suggestion about not moving sideways was very
> helpful.
> The patient
> did agree that sideways movement was not an option.
>
> I think that single biggest problem hindering transfers
> is
> that she can
> NOT clear her bottom unless she has a high placement for
> her
> UE's. The
> suggestion to make the mattress edge firmer was MOST
> helpful!
I'm glad! Two more things that might help: Don't stem
(press) on flat hands, but on fists or knuckles. Bend
forwards some more, and the bottom starts clearing by itself
(I know, the balance issue, but hopefully with time..)
> The patient is able to move backwards while long sitting
> in
> the bed, but
> her pants end up around her ankles. She is unable to move
> forward while
> long-sitting but she may learn using a "hip walking"
> strategy.
Not sure, but isn't her injury too high for that? Pressing
on headboard of bed with hands or head could work for moving
down in bed - if you first pull up legs a little and swing
knees to one side. Maybe easy-slide material or plastic bag
under bottom if all else fails..
susanne
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