An OTA is working with a client who has a spinal cord tumor causing overall weakness in the legs, but the client has strong arms. What would be the best transfer technique to use with this client to transfer between surfaces?

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The side-scoot transfer technique is the best transfer technique to use with a client who has a spinal cord tumor causing overall weakness in the legs, but the client has strong arms. This technique involves the client sitting on the edge of the bed or chair, scooting to the edge of the surface, and then using their arms to push themselves up and over to the other surface.

An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Has a Spinal