Thanks for the videos. I've been paralyzed for 42 years and all my wheelchairs have been old folding chairs. I just bought a new rigid frame lightweight chair and am just now learning to transfer in and out of it. Being 59 years old with a frozen worn shoulder makes it difficult and a bit scary, but the inspiration I've been finding in all these modern paraplegic vids had been great. Thanks! 😊
26 years post injury ; t12 complete paraplegia here, mom of 3 (19,10,&3). Have watched you since push girls! You’ve come a long way! Thanks for sharing-positive peers are essential to getting on with a productive life after traumatic injuries!
Hello Chelsea I am a wheelchair user myself I love watching ur YT videos bc teacher,s me that just bc ur disabled that doesn’t mean u can’t do anything and when I watch ur YT videos they are really inpatient to me I just like to say I love videos and keep up the good work I am so proud of you I look up to u so much 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Great job! I can transfer independently but I do use a slide board for some transfers. I am 56 with tons of arthritis and not much flexibility anymore. It's much harder.
I think you are awesome. I love that you demonstrate all of the different ways to transfer. I just found you and this is the 2nd video of yours that I have seen and I must say they taught you well in rehab. Also, I just subscribed to your page
I've had to learn by trial and error as my condition is one that has gotten worse over time rather than acute injury, so these videos are really helpful (and interesting to see how other ppl do it anyway) now have a chair with folding side guards (meaning they fold over the tires with pressure) which helps a lot in transfers!
Chelsea an inspiration even though I have feelings in my whole body I'm not limber like I used to be I enjoy watching your videos and if ever I come to California in LA where I have a uncle that lives there that would be awesome I've been watching your videos for the past two years and I am going to start dancing again in my wheelchair
wheelchair user, just had Tenex performed on my knees and we don't have room for a shower bench in our tiny, inaccessible apartment. this video is extremely helpful for bathing, as i was never taught how to perform any chair transfers - insurance wouldn't cover rehab for an ambulatory wheelchair user, despite the fact i can stand but not walk. [we're working on getting coverage!] thank you so much :)
Thank you for sharing this, going from floor to chair is something I really struggle with. Any time I do a transfer from the floor to my chair I tend to do it barefoot which I see you've done too and I often end up with cuts to my feet due to having no feeling in my feet. Do you have any sensation in your feet and how do you prevent cuts to your feet when you're doing this in bare feet?
Hi Chelsie, thanks for the video. My floor-to-wheelchair transfer looks quite similar to yours. First, I position myself in front of my chair on my knees and grab the top of the left frame with my left hand. Then, I make a fist with my right hand and place it at the front and in the middle (measured from left to right, if that makes sense) of my seat cushion. Next, I extend my right arm and push myself up, my head slightly turned and titled to the left. While pushing up, I turn my butt around 90 degrees, and then partly „sit“ on the right side of the frame and on the edge of my seat cushion for a brief moment, left hand still locked on the frame. After that, I place my right hand on the pushrim, release my left hand, lean back and pull on the pushrim to fully pivot my butt. Of course, it‘s up to you, if you try this technique. Personally, I think it might be helpful to push off of your seat cushion, instead of pulling yourself up, holding on to your backrest. Your upper body should come up in a „more acute angle“ and rise above your chair. This should give you extra space in the area of your seat cushion to pivot your butt more easily. Let me know what you think. Please note that I still can use my feet to push off of - sort of.
I had such a hard time figuring out the “head forward” thing when I was in rehab! Luckily it clicked when I got home 😅 I also have more use of my legs now than I did then so I’m sure that helps a lot!!
Hi, I think that you’re amazing! I somehow stumbled upon your videos and I started watching, you see I am an incomplete paraplegic T4... really sucks as I’m sure that you know. I’ve been this way since I got in a car accident that left me paralyzed at the age of 28 and I am just full of questions because I have only seen a couple of your videos and you do things so much more oh ... I guess I would say easily than I do! I mean EVERYTHING about you is easier so first of all I missed what level you are? Then I could go from there! Please...
As a wheelchair user who has CP (so I have minimal use of my legs and can feel them) this was so interesting for me to watch! I also learned a few tips too. Thanks for making this!
Hello Chelsie. I am a wheelchair user too, but I still have a little use of my legs for transfers. I was wondering how do you drop your pants before going onto the toilet?
I've always wondered...do you have any feeling at all in your legs? I heard you say you can't feel where your legs are...but any sort of sensation? Sorry for askin. I watch all your videos...ALL, but I don't remember if you've said or not.
Sorry to say, but people who ask if you sleep with your chair are very ignorant. Btw. I get the whole rods in the back thing, I too have rods to that fuse the back part of my L4 and L5 vertabraes and it really stiffens your back - I have back pain too from it.
hello chelsea, your videos are excellent and your beautiful house thanks for sharing your teachings. I'm from mexico. and I would like very much if you could put subtitles on them, since some words I do know, but it would be great if everything fierce. to learn more and be able to communicate more easily. I have L1 paraplegia and I am just learning to be independent. Thank you very much for your videos. Greetings.
I am very new to a wheelchair I still have a lot to learn, TRANSFERS!!! are the bane of my existence. well at the moment anyways. If I am on the floor calling in Help I am not getting back up. And Doors I hate doors. Tell me this gets easier.
your chair is very different, mine is an in general chair, not a custom one. Can't afford those kind of chairs yet. I can't get up from the floor at all, can't use my legs that well. I'll have to get a better chair and see if I can do what you are doing.
Do u think you’ll need shoulder replacements has u get older it looks like it puts a of wear and tear on yr shoulder with having to use yr shoulders a lot to pick up yr body weight
I basically transfer the same way overall.... however.... after 22 yrs..my shoulders are taking a beating... not to mention... broke leg..twice in seperate falls...so my flexibility is screwed in right leg ( boohoo ).
one of my most consistently growing videos is a transfer video! hope this video gets the same kind of love 👊🏻
Aw thanks!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 you’re the best!
I've watched your transfer video too.
Thanks for posting it
Thanks for the videos.
I've been paralyzed for 42 years and all my wheelchairs have been old folding chairs.
I just bought a new rigid frame lightweight chair and am just now learning to transfer in and out of it.
Being 59 years old with a frozen worn shoulder makes it difficult and a bit scary, but the inspiration I've been finding in all these modern paraplegic vids had been great.
Thanks! 😊
Also, I just subbed
26 years post injury ; t12 complete paraplegia here, mom of 3 (19,10,&3). Have watched you since push girls! You’ve come a long way! Thanks for sharing-positive peers are essential to getting on with a productive life after traumatic injuries!
You make it all look so easy 😩 thank you for posting !
Hello Chelsea I am a wheelchair user myself I love watching ur YT videos bc teacher,s me that just bc ur disabled that doesn’t mean u can’t do anything and when I watch ur YT videos they are really inpatient to me I just like to say I love videos and keep up the good work I am so proud of you I look up to u so much 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Chelsie, thank you for ALL YOUR tips and Tricks. Everything helps in my new challenges in my Life!!❤🙏❤
This is great Chelsea! So fun and informative! ❤️
Amazed how creative you are..Thanks sharing al these practical tricks. Happy learning
Great job! I can transfer independently but I do use a slide board for some transfers. I am 56 with tons of arthritis and not much flexibility anymore. It's much harder.
I think you are awesome. I love that you demonstrate all of the different ways to transfer. I just found you and this is the 2nd video of yours that I have seen and I must say they taught you well in rehab. Also, I just subscribed to your page
I've had to learn by trial and error as my condition is one that has gotten worse over time rather than acute injury, so these videos are really helpful (and interesting to see how other ppl do it anyway)
now have a chair with folding side guards (meaning they fold over the tires with pressure) which helps a lot in transfers!
As a PTA this is an awesome video of transfers! You make it look so easy!
Thank you it took awhile to get but it’s possible and I didn’t think it would be!
Chelsea an inspiration even though I have feelings in my whole body I'm not limber like I used to be I enjoy watching your videos and if ever I come to California in LA where I have a uncle that lives there that would be awesome I've been watching your videos for the past two years and I am going to start dancing again in my wheelchair
wheelchair user, just had Tenex performed on my knees and we don't have room for a shower bench in our tiny, inaccessible apartment. this video is extremely helpful for bathing, as i was never taught how to perform any chair transfers - insurance wouldn't cover rehab for an ambulatory wheelchair user, despite the fact i can stand but not walk. [we're working on getting coverage!]
thank you so much :)
1st !!! Chels you are fantastic! Thank you for all of the demonstrations
@Amanda McCool hello !
This was a great transfer video.
You're amazing love your videos 🙏❤
Transfer to shower and back was also the hardest , more power to u , u r inspiring
Your doggy so cute!!
Thank you. Pretty informative.
Your so strong keep giving the world faith
Thank you for sharing this, going from floor to chair is something I really struggle with. Any time I do a transfer from the floor to my chair I tend to do it barefoot which I see you've done too and I often end up with cuts to my feet due to having no feeling in my feet. Do you have any sensation in your feet and how do you prevent cuts to your feet when you're doing this in bare feet?
Dawg almost stole the show. Cheers!
Hi Chelsie, thanks for the video. My floor-to-wheelchair transfer looks quite similar to yours.
First, I position myself in front of my chair on my knees and grab the top of the left frame with my left hand. Then, I make a fist with my right hand and place it at the front and in the middle (measured from left to right, if that makes sense) of my seat cushion. Next, I extend my right arm and push myself up, my head slightly turned and titled to the left. While pushing up, I turn my butt around 90 degrees, and then partly „sit“ on the right side of the frame and on the edge of my seat cushion for a brief moment, left hand still locked on the frame. After that, I place my right hand on the pushrim, release my left hand, lean back and pull on the pushrim to fully pivot my butt.
Of course, it‘s up to you, if you try this technique. Personally, I think it might be helpful to push off of your seat cushion, instead of pulling yourself up, holding on to your backrest. Your upper body should come up in a „more acute angle“ and rise above your chair. This should give you extra space in the area of your seat cushion to pivot your butt more easily.
Let me know what you think. Please note that I still can use my feet to push off of - sort of.
“Nah, I don’t sleep in my chair.” lol that was classic 😅
Love all your video's
Thank you for sharing this video
Great Video!
Great video
Thanks for the tips of how to transfer from place to place with ur wheelchair.
Hi Chelsie may I ask if you have a complete injury or incomplete injury?
I also thank you so much for sharing 💗
You are so welcome!
All the videos I’ve watched you have made it look so easy not scary at all good video . I could never do it have horribly weak arms.
What kind of cushion do you use?
Thx Chelsy 😍
Thank you love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
awesome！
how long since your injury? what level? im C7 incomplete one year. also what model chair do you have?
I had such a hard time figuring out the “head forward” thing when I was in rehab! Luckily it clicked when I got home 😅 I also have more use of my legs now than I did then so I’m sure that helps a lot!!
Girl me too! I was like y’all are crazy I’m gonna fall outta my chair if I put my head forward haha now it’s the way I transfer!
Benim icin cok faydali bir Video❤ Ve sen harikasin❤❤❤❤
Love your car.
Nice video ma'am.
Your dog so lovely 😅
Tell me about your chair. I am using an old fashion wheelchair now and need something lighter. Thanks, enjoyed your video.
Hi, I think that you’re amazing! I somehow stumbled upon your videos and I started watching, you see I am an incomplete paraplegic T4... really sucks as I’m sure that you know. I’ve been this way since I got in a car accident that left me paralyzed at the age of 28 and I am just full of questions because I have only seen a couple of your videos and you do things so much more oh ... I guess I would say easily than I do! I mean EVERYTHING about you is easier so first of all I missed what level you are? Then I could go from there! Please...
Transfer from floor to chair was hardest but u have strong will power, kudos
Question... How would you transfer into the passenger side of an SUV? You know, since there's no steering wheel to grab.
How would you get in the passenger side of the car?
Happy New Year from İstanbul and Sivas;
I Wish You Will Be Happy, Healtly and You Will Having Good Days In 2021 Years...
I need to learn my transfers more.. and I’m mostly nervous about shower/toilet transfers.. 🥺
As a wheelchair user who has CP (so I have minimal use of my legs and can feel them) this was so interesting for me to watch! I also learned a few tips too. Thanks for making this!
Aw I’m so glad!
Great video, thanks..but I see that going in the shower is more dangerous than glass
Hello Chelsie. I am a wheelchair user too, but I still have a little use of my legs for transfers. I was wondering how do you drop your pants before going onto the toilet?
I use my side guards 👍🏼 and lift my Body with them and use my thumbs
Where to get weightless wheelchair
I hope you don't mind me sharing your videos with some of my friends that are in wheelchairs
Please do, just trying to help others who are newly injured :)
@@ChelsieHill I sure will my friend.
Ojalá pudieras poner subtítulos en español 🙏🏻😥🥺
nice
I've always wondered...do you have any feeling at all in your legs? I heard you say you can't feel where your legs are...but any sort of sensation? Sorry for askin.
I watch all your videos...ALL, but I don't remember if you've said or not.
Hiii actually no i don’t really have any sensation just up by my hips
Sorry to say, but people who ask if you sleep with your chair are very ignorant. Btw. I get the whole rods in the back thing, I too have rods to that fuse the back part of my L4 and L5 vertabraes and it really stiffens your back - I have back pain too from it.
hello chelsea, your videos are excellent and your beautiful house thanks for sharing your teachings. I'm from mexico. and I would like very much if you could put subtitles on them, since some words I do know, but it would be great if everything fierce. to learn more and be able to communicate more easily. I have L1 paraplegia and I am just learning to be independent. Thank you very much for your videos. Greetings.
Chelsie. I love your home?
I am very new to a wheelchair I still have a lot to learn, TRANSFERS!!! are the bane of my existence. well at the moment anyways. If I am on the floor calling in Help I am not getting back up. And Doors I hate doors. Tell me this gets easier.
what kinda brakes do u have on ur chair??
Scissor break
www.dmehub.net/Compact-Composite-Scissor-Wheel-Lock-p/otf-cswl.htm
I think they are called scissor breaks
I’m in a wheelchair too
Damn I need a steering wheel 🤣(don’t drive so sit on passenger side) the wheel makes it look a lot easier
can we get a shoutout for Valentina!!! today is her birthday and she loves your videos !!!
my trouble is with the blankets
your chair is very different, mine is an in general chair, not a custom one. Can't afford those kind of chairs yet. I can't get up from the floor at all, can't use my legs that well. I'll have to get a better chair and see if I can do what you are doing.
Para el baño es un poco peligroso.
Do u think you’ll need shoulder replacements has u get older it looks like it puts a of wear and tear on yr shoulder with having to use yr shoulders a lot to pick up yr body weight
Most likely.. it’s very common for wheelchair users
👌👌💪
How do you not get a wedgie?! I always get them lol
KillerQueen 😬🤣🤣🤣 😉
Haha I actually don’t lol
I’ve been doing this since birth just saying
I basically transfer the same way overall.... however.... after 22 yrs..my shoulders are taking a beating... not to mention... broke leg..twice in seperate falls...so my flexibility is screwed in right leg ( boohoo ).
The shower is not safe for you 🥴😣😟♿️
sei pericolosa!....rischi di farti molto male!
You are very beautiful princesse barefoot 🦶 ♥️ 🦶