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warning:
It is dangerous to make a “wheelie”, because you may fall or tilt backward which can result in serious
injury. Always heed the following warnings:
1. Discuss with your therapist or another competent person whether and how you can make a
“wheelie” in a safe manner.
2. Never try to make a “wheelie” if you are not an experienced wheelchair driver or if there is no
help available.
Reaching or leaning
warning:
Reaching and leaning affect the equilibrium point of the wheelchair. Failure to heed these warnings
may result in falling or tilting and serious personal injuries.
1. Avoid reaching out or leaning, if this would mean changing your centre of gravity. Leaning
forward may cause the wheelchair to tilt forward. Always ensure the lower part of your back is in
contact with the back of the seat. Ask for help or use an aid to increase your range
2. Never reach out with both your hands. If you do so, you may not be able to protect yourself
when the wheelchair tilts forward.
3. Never lean backward to reach for something, unless your wheelchair has anti-tilt supports.
Hills and slopes
warning:
Driving up or down a slope or across a slope will change the centre of gravity of your wheelchair Failure
to heed these warnings may cause serious injuries when the wheelchair tilts over or you lose control
1. Avoid turning round on a slope or driving across a slope, for the chances are your wheelchair will
tilt. If possible always go straight up or down.
2. Always pay special attention when you negotiate a slope
of more than 10% incline (1 in 10). Ask for help if you
believe the slope you want to take is beyond your
capabilities. Anti-tilt supports will not prevent you from
tilting backward on a steep slope. It may happen you are
unable to reach the top of a steep incline without
stopping. If you have to stop you should do so with the
wheelchair positioned crossways, as otherwise you run
the risk of losing control of your wheelchair and falling
over. Usually a better option is to reverse up the slope,
Figure 10: Maximum hill