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Purpose The purpose of the transfer handlebar is to facilitate the transition from sitting to standing by pulling and then allowing the patient to make a quarter-turn pivot (to come and sit in the chair placed next to it) while holding on to the handlebar. Structure Metal device consisting of a base (plate on the ground) and a vertical handlebar providing support at a 90° angle. Bulky and heavy equipment (for stability), can be moved empty by an able-bodied person over a short distance using small casters; can only be transported disassembled. Implementation The transfer handlebar is used by pulling yourself with both hands or just one, it allows you to straighten up and pass through the standing position then pivot and sit back down on another seat. Generally the handlebar is placed next to the bed to allow transfer from the bed to the chair and vice versa.