Inclusion For All™

Dedicated to including ALL people with special needs™

The Camp-For-All™ Information Center

The complete resource to help parents and professionals include ALL kids in summer camp

Provided by Camp Robin Hood,158 Limestone Crescent, Downsview, ON M3J 2S4

Lifts and Transfers Tidbits

As you move from sitting to standing, the line of gravity shifts forward to be over the new base of support.

As you move outside you base by bending, reaching or twisting, you are thrown off-balance. The effort to keep your line of gravity over your base of support places extra demand on the muscles and joint of your back.

Using a wide stance and moving by shifting weight from one leg to the other, enables you to maintain your balance with minimal effort.

Remember:

* Use a wide base

* Bend your knees NOT your back

* Fixate at your trunk (hold your trunk still as a unit)

* Tuck your chin in

* By spreeading your feet and widening your base, you create a larger area in which to shift your weight without losing your balance.

By bending your knees, you bring the centre of gravity closer to the ground. This will increase your stability.

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