SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
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WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of
the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance,
center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and
establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring
activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending or
bending forward, it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and
balance.
REACHING, LEANING AND
BENDING -
FORWARD
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4.
Position the front AND rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible
and engage Motor Release Levers.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
FIGURE 3.4 - REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD