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2.10.2 Moving up steps or curbs
Moving up steps or curbs with attendant as follows:
Higher curbs are negotiated backwards:
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the curb.
2. Lean backwards and move your centre of gravity above the rear wheels.
3. Ask the attendant to pull the wheelchair on the curb.
4. Take back the normal position in the wheelchair.
An experienced user can negotiate curbs by himself:
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WARNING:
Risk of tipping over – If you have not enough experience to control
the wheelchair, get help from an attendant.
An experienced user can negotiate higher curbs by himself.
This is best done backwards.
1. Turn the wheelchair to have the rear wheels facing the
curb.
2. Lean forward to move your centre of gravity forward.
3. Move the wheelchair close to the curbs.
4. Use the handrim to roll-off wheelchair from the curb
in a controlled manner.
1. Prevent the footrests from touching the curb.
2. Ask the attendant to tip the wheelchair backwards, just
enough to move the front wheels over the curb.
3. Lean backwards to move your centre of gravity above
the rear wheel.
4. Place the front wheels on the curb.
5. Roll rear wheels of the wheelchair over the curb.
1. Drive until the curbs.
2. Ensure that the footrest do not touch the curbs.
3. Lean backwards so you are balancing on the rear
wheels.
4. Role the front wheels balancing over the curbs.
5. Bend forwards for more stability.
6. Role the rear wheels over the curbs.
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