Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
Hip Replacement Patient Notebook - Christiana Care Health System
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Moving into or out of the Car<br />
1. Push the car seat all the<br />
way back and recline the<br />
back.<br />
2. Back up until you feel the<br />
back of your legs against<br />
the car.<br />
3. Reach back for the car seat<br />
with your right hand and<br />
the dashboard with your left,<br />
or the middle of the walker.<br />
4. Place your operated leg in<br />
front of you.<br />
5. Lower yourself down.<br />
6. Watch your head!!!<br />
7. Scoot your bottom<br />
back into the car.<br />
8. Lean back as you lift<br />
your legs into the<br />
car one at a time.<br />
Remember to bend<br />
your hip and ankle<br />
to clear the door.<br />
9. TIP: Place a plastic<br />
trash bag on the seat<br />
of the car to help<br />
you slide and turn<br />
toward the front.
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