Table Of Contents - VA Health care Manual Wheelchair Manual Handbook

I. Introduction........................................................................Pg 3
II. Parts of a wheelchair............................................................Pg 3
III. Using your wheelchair..........................................................Pg 5
A. Keeping from tipping over or falling out of the wheelchair.....Pg 5
B. Transferring into and out of the wheelchair........................Pg 5
C. Pushing the wheelchair on flat surfaces............................Pg 6
D. Dealing with inclines and uneven surfaces.........................Pg 7
i. Crossing a threshold or obstacle..............................Pg 7
ii. Ramps................................................................Pg 9
iii. Curbs................................................................Pg 11
E. Transportation............................................................Pg 13
F. Doorways, tight turns, and small spaces...........................Pg 13
i. Doors................................................................Pg 13
ii. Tight spaces.......................................................Pg 15
IV. Pressure sores ("bed sores").................................................Pg 16
V. Acknowledgements..............................................................Pg 17
VI. How to contact us................................................................Pg 18

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