VA Health care Manual Wheelchair Manual Handbook page 8

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3. Forward with a
To get the front wheels over the threshold, the helper
should pull back on the rear handles.
At the same time he/she should use one knee to push
forward on the back of the wheelchair.
Once the front wheels are over the threshold, you can
help by leaning forward and pushing forward strongly
on the rear wheels.
Helpful Hint
Try pulling on the doorframe (watch out your fingers don't get caught between
the door and the doorframe).
helper:
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