Using the toilet

It is important that you remember that you cannot use a standard toilet. You must use a toilet with a raised seat, even in the community.

Sitting on the toilet:

1. Back up to the toilet until you can feel it against the back of your legs.
2. Slide your operated leg forward as you reach back with your hands and grab the safety rails, armrests, or raised toilet seat.
3. Slowly lower yourself onto the toilet using both arms.

Getting up from the toilet:

1. Slide your operated leg forward and place both hands on the safety rails or behind you on the toilet seat.
2. Push up with both arms to raise yourself off the toilet, then reach for the walker.

NEVER try to pull yourself up form the toilet using the walker.

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