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ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION

CHAPTER 4
MOBILITY
Changing and maintaining body position
d410 Changing basic body position
Getting into and out of a body position and moving from one location to another, such as getting up out of a chair to lie down on a bed, and getting into and out of positions of kneeling or squatting.

Inclusion
changing body position from lying down, from squatting or kneeling, from sitting or standing, bending and shifting the body's centre of gravity

exclusion
transferring oneself (d420)



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Lying down Squatting Kneeling Sitting Standing Bending Shifting the body's centre of gravity Changing basic body position, other specified
Getting into and out of a lying down position or changing body position from horizonal to any other position, such as standing up or sitting down.

inclusion
getting into a prostrate position
Getting into and out of the seated or crouched posture on one's haunches with knees closely drawn up or sitting on one's heels, such as may be necessary in toilets that are at floor level, or changing body position from squatting to any other position, such as standing up. Getting into and out of a position where the body is supported by the knees with legs bent, such as during prayers, or changing body position from kneeling to any other position, such as standing up. Getting into and out of a seated position and changing body position from sitting down to any other position, such as standing up or lying down.

inclusion
getting into a sitting position with bent legs or cross-legged; getting into a sitting position with feet supported or unsupported
Getting into and out of a standing position or changing body position from standing to any other position, such as lying down or sitting down. Tilting the back downwards or to the side, at the torso, such as in bowing or reaching down for an object. Adjusting or moving the weight of the body from one position to another while sitting, standing or lying, such as moving from one foot to another while standing.


d4109
Changing basic body position, unspecified


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