Which standing transfer is characterized by requiring no physical assist from another person and involves pivoting?

Which standing transfer is characterized by requiring no physical assist from another person and involves pivoting?

• A. Modified independent
• B. Standby pivot
• C. Independent pivot
• D. Contact guard pivot

Answer: (C)

Independent pivot is the standing transfer described here. It means you can perform the entire movement without any hands-on help from another person, using a pivot technique to turn your body toward the destination surface. The pivot approach typically involves rotating the hips and repositioning the feet rather than lifting straight up, so the transfer can be completed safely without manual assistance. This differs from standby pivot or contact guard pivot, where a clinician is nearby or may touch for safety, and from modified independent, where an assistive device or extra time is required.

Independent pivot is the standing transfer described here. It means you can perform the entire movement without any hands-on help from another person, using a pivot technique to turn your body toward the destination surface. The pivot approach typically involves rotating the hips and repositioning the feet rather than lifting straight up, so the transfer can be completed safely without manual assistance. This differs from standby pivot or contact guard pivot, where a clinician is nearby or may touch for safety, and from modified independent, where an assistive device or extra time is required.