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Going Down Steps
Bring feet close to edge of step.
Place walker down first.
Step down with surgical leg followed by good Leg
Before Entering the Car
Move passenger seat back to provide adequate leg room. Recline the seatback slightly to avoid it
being at 90 degrees.
Entering the Car
Approach passenger side using your walker or crutches.
Turn and back up to the car seat as if it were a chair.
Transfer hands from walker or crutches to stable parts of the car (car frame, dashboard, back of seat).
Be careful your car exterior may be hot.
Extend surgical leg forward.
Sit down on edge of car seat.
