b. Patient Unable to Assist. It the patient cannot assist, find someone else to
help you. Two movers are needed when a patient cannot provide assistance. Follow
the procedures given in figures 1-19 through 1-24.
Figure 1-19. Two movers in position, one on each side of the wheelchair,
shoulder to axilla.
Steps: 1. The mover on the left places right shoulder under patient's
left axilla and places left arm under patient's thighs,
2. The mover on the right places left shoulder under patient's
right axilla and places right arm under patient's thighs.
Figure 1-20. The wrist grasp. Step: Grasp each other's wrist.
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