6.8 Stability and balance when seated
Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean
forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This
has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. To keep
your balance at all times, proceed as follows:
Leaning forwards
WARNING!
Risk of falling out
If you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you
could fall out of it.
– Never bend too far forwards and do not shift
forwards in your seat to reach an object.
– Do not bend forwards between your knees to
pick up something off the floor.
1.
Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your
wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.)
2.
Apply both parking brakes.
3.
When leaning forwards your upper body must remain
over the front wheels.
Reaching backwards
WARNING!
Risk of falling out
If you lean too far backwards you could tip your
wheelchair over.
– Do not lean out over the backrest.
– Use an antitipper device.
1.
Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your
wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.)
2.
Do not apply the parking brakes.
3.
When reaching backwards do not reach so far that you
have to change your sitting position.
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