In preparing for a wheelchair transfer, the dental hygienist should position herself with her feet adjacent to each other for good balance and keep the knees unbent to protect against back strain. In addition, the operator should twist his or her back while lifting the client out of the wheelchair and into the dental chair.

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All transfer movements performed by the operator should be done with the feet separated for good balance and with the knees bent to protect against back strain. The operator should never twist his or her back while lifting the client out of the wheelchair and into the dental chair; twisting may cause severe muscular back strain and injury.

In Preparing for a Wheelchair Transfer, the Dental Hygienist Should