Wheelchair Safety
What should you always do before standing from your wheelchair?
5 wheelchair push-ups
What should you do before standing with your walker?
Make sure the walker is in front of you
10 bicep curls
What should you use to sit safely on toilet?
Grab bars
10 cross body punches
Name one fall hazard at home
GOOD Answer!!
10 seated knee to elbow
Drop something on floor—what do you do?
Use reacher
10 side bends
Where should your feet be before standing?
Flat on the floor, slightly behind knees
10 knee kicks
Should you pull on the walker to stand?
NO- push from chair
5 wheelchair push ups
Is it safe to rush to the bathroom?
NO! CALL DO NOT FALL
10 ankle pumps
Should rooms be dark or well-lit?
Well-lit
10 forward reach
Feel dizzy when standing?
Sit down
10 trunk rotations
What should you do with footrests before standing?
Move them out of the way
10 forward punches
Where should your body be when walking with a walker?
Inside the walker frame
10 arm raises
What should you do if dizzy on toilet?
Sit and wait
10 cross body punches
Where should frequently used items be?
Within reach (REACHER)
5 w/c push ups
Walker too far away?
Bring it closer first
10 arm raises
Should you stand up quickly or slowly from wheelchair
Slowly and controlled
10 neck rotations
What is the safest way to turn with a walker?
Small, slow steps (no fast pivoting)
10 trunk rotations
Where should your hands go when sitting on the toilet?
Reach back to grab bars/armrests
10 shoulder rolls
What should you do before walking in a cluttered area?
Clear pathway
10 bicep curls
You feel tired while walking—what do you do?
Stop and rest
10 knee kicks
What is the safest way to sit back down in wheelchair?
10 heel raises
What should you do if your walker is too far away before standing?
Bring it closer BEFORE standing
10 seated marching
What is safest when managing clothing during toileting?
Maintain balance, use one hand support if needed, don’t rush
10 side bends
What is safest way to carry items at home?
Use walker basket or carry one item safely (not both hands full)
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You need to go to bathroom at night—what should you do?
Turn on lights, move slowly, use AD
10 seated marching