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Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward

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SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5. Minimum Gap Distance 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor release levers are engaged. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 57. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from. 4. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6. Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and engage motor release levers. 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. FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1125085
21
Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and
upper body strength.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
FIGURE 3.5.
1.
Position the wheelchair as close as
possible along side the seat to which
you are transferring, with the rear
casters pointing away from it.
2.
After the wheelchair is positioned
properly for transfer, verify that the
motor release levers are engaged. Refer
to Engaging/Disengaging Motor
Release Lever
on page 57.
FIGURE 3.5
Transferring To and From
Other Seats
3.
Flip back or remove arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring from.
4.
Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer
board if at all possible.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6.
Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as far forward as possible and
engage motor release levers.
±
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.
FIGURE 3.6
Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward
Minimum Gap Distance