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4.4.2
Going down an incline
Make sure that the footrests of the wheelchair are at least seven centimetres away from the ground. You should
always be facing forward. However, never lean forward when you go down an incline. This may result in a forward
tilt of the wheelchair. In order to increase the stability it is better to slightly lean backwards.
To maintain control over your wheelchair, it is important you do not go down too quickly. You can control the
speed by the amount of grip that you apply to the hand rims. That will cause the hoops to slide through your hands
and will also cause friction. To avoid a friction burn on your hands, we recommend wearing gloves. Do not use
the wheel brakes whilst going down the incline. These brakes are only suitable for use when stationary. It is also
advisable to avoid suddenly changing the direction when negotiating an incline. This increases your chance of falling
over.
If your attendant supports you when going down an incline, he or she must be aware that considerable traction
should be exercised.
4.5
Going up and down stairs
Stairs are one of the largest obstacles for people who use a wheelchair. However, it is possible, together with two
attendants; to go up and down a flight of stairs with your wheelchair. You and your attendants must be aware of the
rather heavy weight which has to be moved.
4.5.1
Going up a flight of stairs
When you want to go up a flight of stairs, you need to go up backwards. We advise that if you want to climb the
stairs with a wheelchair you should do this with the help of a minimum of two attendants. With one attendant at the
front of the wheelchair, and one at the back. The attendant at the back of the wheelchair holds the push handles
and lets the wheelchair tip backwards until it is balanced. When the chair is balanced the attendant at the front
of the wheelchair needs to grab the side frames. You are now in position to climb the stairs. The attendant at the
front pushes the side frames up until they are above the first step and the attendant at the back takes 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.
Warning
If you go up a stairway with your wheelchair, you should take a maximum of one step at a time. This prevents the
risk of falling down the stairs in your wheelchair.
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