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TRANSFERS
!
WARNING
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good bal ance
and agility. Be aware that there is a point during every trans fer
when the wheelchair seat is not below you. To prevent a fall:
1. ALWAYS turn off power before you transfer to or from your
wheelchair. If you leave the power on, you may touch the
joystick and cause your wheelchair to move when you do not
expect it.
2. Make sure freewheel/release levers are engaged. This keeps
the power wheelchair from moving when you transfer.
3. Work with your health care professional to learn
safe methods.
4. Learn how to position your body and how to support yourself
during a transfer. (See Fig.1 below for recommended transfer
position).
5. Have someone help you until you are sure you can safely
transfer on your own.
6. Move your wheelchair as close as you can to the seat you
are transferring to. If possible, use a transfer board.
7. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward
as possible.
8. Be careful of the footrests. If you can, remove or swing them
out of the way.
9. NEVER stand on foot platform/footplate(s) when you
transfer. Doing so may damage them or cause your
wheelchair to tip.
10. Make sure your feet do not get hooked on or caught in the
space between the footplates.
11. Make sure armrests do not interfere.
12. Transfer as far back onto the seat surface as you can. This will
reduce the risk that you will miss the seat or fall.
Figure 1.
Use caution when transferring to
and from your wheelchair.
LEANING OR REACHING
!
WARNING
Leaning or reaching affects the center of gravity of your power
wheelchair. If done improperly, a fall or tip-over is likely. When in
doubt, ask for help or use a device to extend your reach.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE
1. NEVER reach or lean if you must shift your weight sideways
or rise up off the seat.
2. NEVER reach or lean if you must move forward in your seat
to do so. ALWAYS keep your buttocks in contact with the
backrest.
3. NEVER reach with both hands (you may not be able to catch
yourself to prevent a fall if you lose your balance).
4. NEVER try to pick up an object from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
5. NEVER put pressure on the footboard while reaching.
6. NEVER reach or lean over the top of the seat back. This may
damage the backrest and cause you to fall.
7. NEVER reach beyond the length of your extended arm when
in standing mode.
IF YOU MUST REACH OR LEAN,
DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
REMEMBER TO
1. Move your wheelchair as close as you can to the object you
wish to reach.
2. Rotate the front casters until they are as far forward as
possible. This makes the wheelchair more stable.
NOTE -
To do this: Move your power wheelchair past the
object you want to reach then back up alongside it. Backing
up will rotate the casters forward.
3. Turn off all power to your wheelchair. If you leave it on, you
may touch the joystick and cause your wheelchair to move
when you do not expect it.
DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES
!
WARNING
Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes
while seated in the wheelchair. To make the power wheelchair
more stable, rotate the front casters until they are forward.
NEVER dress or change clothes when elevated, tilted, reclined or
in standing mode. Return to a seating position and
proceed carefully.
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