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Going Through a Door With a Walker

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To pull door open

1. Stand sideways to the door. Pull the door open with one hand.

2. Use the side of the walker to block the door.

3. Walk through the door.

To push door open

1. Stand to the side and push the door open. Use the walker to keep it from closing.

2. Walk through.


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4 steps in going through a door with a walker

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