Invacare Mirage User Manual page 20

SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
• Use this information only as a "basic" guide. The techniques that are discussed on the
following pages have been used successfully by many.
• Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ
from those described in this manual. Invacare recognises and encourages each individual to
try what works best for him/her in overcoming environmental obstacles that they may
encounter, however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed.
Techniques in this manual are a starting point for all new wheelchair user and assistant with
"safety" as the most important consideration for all.
AMPUTEE STATEMENT FOR PRESCRIBERS
• When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees (above or below knee, single
or double) it is important to recognize that lower limb amputation will affect the sitting centre of
balance of the wheelchair. The impossibility of generalizing the individual ability of a
wheelchair user means it is imperitive that the product prescriber carries out a full stability
evaluation to ensure that the user is safe in the use of the wheelchair and the risk of the
wheelchair tipping is minimized.
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