How To Use A Walker On Stairs
Basic Guidelines To Use A Walker on Stairs Make sure to relocate or get rid of things that are trip hazards for example throw rugs or power cords Ask family or friends to move things that you will regularly need within a convenient distance from you. Use your arms to push yourself up Page 2 of 4. How To Get An Elderly Person Up The Stairs Helping Seniors With Stairs In 2020 Stairs Staircase Design Outdoor Stairs If you have a bad side you want to go up with your good leg and down with your bad leg. How to use a walker on stairs . Tips for going upstairs with your walker. Going up the Stairs Turn the walker sideways Place the front walker legs on the first step above you the walker will now sit at an angle upward on the steps Place hand on the front handle of the walker apply pressure to check for stability Push down on the front handle of the walker and handrail. This will avoid twisting the new knee joint. You should not attempt to negotiate stairs while using a knee walk...