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4.4 Going up and down stairs
Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for wheelchair users. However, with a little
help from 2 attendants it is possible to climb up and down the stairs. Assessment of
the weight that has to be moved should be undertaken by the attendants prior to this
manoeuvre.
Going up the stairs
You need to go up the stairs backwards. One attendant at the front and one
attendant at the back. The attendant at the back grabs the push handles and let the
wheelchair tip backwards until it is in balance. When the wheels are in balance the
attendant at the front needs to grab the side frames. You are now in position to
climb the stairs. The attendant on the front pushes the side frames up until they are
above the first step and the attendant at the back makes the first step on the stairs.
Repeat this technique until the last step of the stair. You can let the front castors
down when the attendant at the front has taken the last step.
Going downstairs
To go downstairs, the wheelchair should be facing forwards. The rear attendant
should tip the wheelchair until it balances. The front attendant should support the
wheelchair by holding the side frames. The wheelchair should then be slowly guided
down each step.
Warning:
Never lift a wheelchair by the push handles, armrests or footrests. Always hold
a part of the main frame.
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