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Stairs
Always ask for help. We
always recommend using
two carers for this transfer.
One who walks behind and
holds on to the push handle
and one who walks in front
and holds on to the frame
(or in the legrests if these are
lockable).
•
Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.
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Ascending: With the wheelchair
facing backwards.
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Descending: With the wheelchair
facing forwards.
•
Never use an escalator, even with a
helper present.
Travelling uphill
•
Lean your body forwards to correct
the centre of gravity.
-Control your speed using the handrims, not the brakes!
- Always travel up/down as directly as possible.
- If you are unsure, ask for help.
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Kerbs
•
Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers.
•
If you are unsure, ask for help.
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Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a
strong grip and lean your upper
body over your thighs.
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Down/Low kerb: Back up carefully
and lean your upper body over
your thighs.
Travelling downhill
•
Lean your body back to correct
the centre of gravity.
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