4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Reaching, Leaning - Backwards
WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object. Point front casters forward to create the longest possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position.
Reaching, Leaning,
and Bending -
Forward
Reaching, Leaning,
and Bending -
Backwards
FIGURE 2 Stability and Balance - Reaching, Leaning, and Bending - Forward/Backward
4.3Coping with Everyday Obstacles
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance.
4.4A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting the wheelchair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
WARNING
Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Invacare®Top End Reveal™Wheelchair | 20 | Part No 1171880 |
