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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
== Wheelchair Handling == | |||
=== Folding === | |||
=== LIfting === | |||
== Wheelchair Mobility == | == Wheelchair Mobility == | ||
=== Pushing === | === Pushing === | ||
==== Smooth Ground ==== | |||
==== Rough Ground ==== | |||
==== Soft Ground ==== | |||
=== Turning === | === Turning === | ||
=== Negotiating Slopes === | === Negotiating Slopes === | ||
==== Incline ==== | |||
==== Decline ==== | |||
=== Negotiating Curbs === | |||
==== Ascending ==== | |||
==== Descending ==== | |||
=== Negotiating Steps === | === Negotiating Steps === | ||
==== Ascending ==== | |||
==== Descending ==== | |||
=== Wheelies === | === Wheelies === | ||
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The ability to get in and out of the wheelchair easily and safely, with or without assistance, will help a wheelchair user in daily life. Getting in and out of the wheelchair can be called “transferring”. | The ability to get in and out of the wheelchair easily and safely, with or without assistance, will help a wheelchair user in daily life. Getting in and out of the wheelchair can be called “transferring”. | ||
=== Sitting | === Sitting Transfers === | ||
==== Independent ==== | ==== Independent ==== | ||
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==== Assisted with Transfer Board ==== | ==== Assisted with Transfer Board ==== | ||
=== Standing | === Standing Transfers === | ||
==== Independent ==== | ==== Independent ==== | ||
==== Assisted with Transfer Board ==== | ==== Assisted with Transfer Board ==== | ||
=== Floor Transfers === | |||
== Pressure Relief Techniques == | == Pressure Relief Techniques == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Wheelchair Handling[edit | edit source]
Folding[edit | edit source]
LIfting[edit | edit source]
Wheelchair Mobility[edit | edit source]
Pushing[edit | edit source]
Smooth Ground[edit | edit source]
Rough Ground[edit | edit source]
Soft Ground[edit | edit source]
Turning[edit | edit source]
Negotiating Slopes[edit | edit source]
Incline[edit | edit source]
Decline[edit | edit source]
Negotiating Curbs[edit | edit source]
Ascending[edit | edit source]
Descending[edit | edit source]
Negotiating Steps[edit | edit source]
Ascending[edit | edit source]
Descending[edit | edit source]
Wheelies[edit | edit source]
Wheelchair Transfers[edit | edit source]
The ability to get in and out of the wheelchair easily and safely, with or without assistance, will help a wheelchair user in daily life. Getting in and out of the wheelchair can be called “transferring”.
