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Reaching, Leaning Andbending, Forward, Reaching, Bending - Backward

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SECTION 2-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Many activities require the wheelchair owner to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, the center of gravity, and the weight distribution of the wheelchair. To deter]mine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified health professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair. CENTER OF GRAVITY UNOCCUPIED OCCUPIED FIGURE 2.4 - PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING FORWARD Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward, it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.5. Position the front casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage wheel locks. FIGURE 2.5 - REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD REACHING, BENDING - BACKWARD ƽ 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. Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6 Patriot™ 18 Part No 1088909

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SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Patriot™
18
Part No 1088909
Many activities require the wheelchair
owner to reach, bend and transfer in and
out of the wheelchair. These movements
will cause a change to the normal balance,
the center of gravity, and the weight
distribution of the wheelchair. To
deter]mine and establish your particular
safety limits, practice bending, reaching
and transferring activities in several
combinations in the presence of a qualified
health professional BEFORE attempting
active use of the wheelchair.
FIGURE 2.4 - PERCENTAGE OF
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
REACHING, LEANING ANDBENDING -
FORWARD
Proper positioning is essential for your safety. When reaching, leaning, bending forward,
it is important to use the front casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance.
±
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if
you have to move forward in the seat or
pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE
2.5.
Position the front casters so that they are
extended as far forward as possible and
engage wheel locks.
FIGURE 2.5 - REACHING, LEANING
AND BENDING - FORWARD
REACHING, BENDING - BACKWARD
±
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.
Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6
CENTER OF
GRAVITY
UNOCCUPIED
OCCUPIED