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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==



Revision as of 23:33, 30 April 2018

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Top Contributors - Naomi O'Reilly, Kim Jackson, Simisola Ajeyalemi, Tarina van der Stockt, Rucha Gadgil, Amrita Patro, Olajumoke Ogunleye and Aminat Abolade  

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”.

Sitting Transfers[edit | edit source]

Independent[edit | edit source]

Assisted with Transfer Board[edit | edit source]

Standing Transfers[edit | edit source]

Independent[edit | edit source]

Assisted with Transfer Board[edit | edit source]

Floor Transfers[edit | edit source]

Pressure Relief Techniques[edit | edit source]

Leaning Forward[edit | edit source]

Side to Side Lean[edit | edit source]

Pressure Lift[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]