Samarit Self Glide Board

If you are perfectly independent and manage all of your sitting transfers yourself, you will love this simple yet efficient sitting board. The Samarit Self Glide Board comes in a compact handy size that makes it fit nicely in any carrying pack or on the back of your wheelchair, making it ideal for individuals who are active and constantly on the go.

Features and Benefits of the Samarit Self Glide Board

• Ideal for those who are independent but need some assistance
• Features anti-slide adhesive that ensures safe positioning
• Lightweight construction for effortless use
• Acid resistant, easy to clean and disinfect
• Maximum user weight of 28 stone (180kg)
• Dimensions (WxLxH): 21 x 50 x 1cm

Using the Self Glide Board

The Samarit Glide Board is used to bridge a gap between two sitting surfaces, for example bed to chair, chair to commode, wheelchair to car, and allow an unassisted person to transfer between the two. With one ergonomically designed handle at the square end, you will find it easy to insert underneath prior to a transfer to another surface, while its size makes it practical to carry in any pack or attach to the back of a wheelchair.

This Glide Board is primarily used by people who can carry out the transfers themselves, due to the strength in their arms. Watch the video below for an example of an unassisted surface to surface transfer.

Common Areas of Use

Cost-efficient, comfortable and highly functional, this sitting transfer board is a highly popular choice among individuals who can move themselves due to their upper body strength. While ideal for use in all areas of healthcare where sitting transfers are frequent or probable, the Glide Board is most commonly used in:

• Emergency services
• General wards
• Social services
• Car transport
• Children’s nursing
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy