Curbs - VA Health care Manual Wheelchair Manual Handbook

Curbs

Going up a curb:
1. By yourself:
Most people will want help getting up a curb. If you want to learn how to mount
curbs by yourself, you will need to learn how to "pop a wheelie." Ask your
therapist if this is something you can do.
2. With a helper:
Roll forward until both front wheels rest
against the curb.
The helper should push down on the
handles. At the same time, the helper
should use one knee to push forward
on the back of the wheelchair.
Once the front wheels up on the curb,
then the helper will lift up on the back
(push) handles to lift the rear wheels
up onto the curb.
Once the front wheels are over
the curb, you can help by
leaning forward and
pushing on the rear wheels.
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