Wheelchair assist Up steps (1095)

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Up steps

Specific techniques for your child should be determined by a physical therapist.

Preparation

Before moving the wheelchair up the steps, be sure your child’s seat belt is fastened securely. Your child’s arms should be resting on their lap, away from the wheels. Be sure your child’s feet are resting securely on the footrests.

Stepsillustration of woman helping child in wheelchair navigate steps

Pictures: Transferring and Lifting Children and Adolescents, Therapy Skill Builders 1989 

Down steps

Specific techniques for your child should be determined by a physical therapist.

Preparation


Before moving the wheelchair down the steps, be sure your child’s seat belt is fastened securely.  Your child’s arms should be resting on their lap, away from the wheels.  Be sure your child’s feet are resting securely on the footrests.

Stepsillustration of woman helping child in wheelchair navigate steps

Pictures: Transferring and Lifting Children and Adolescents, Therapy Skill Builders 1989

For other health and wellness information, check out this resource:

https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

ALERT: Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information. 

This sheet was created to help you care for your child or family member. It does not take the place of medical care. Talk with your healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.