Sit to Stand with a Walker - Ask Doctor Jo

The goal with the sit to stand with a walker is to not grab the walker and pull it towards you when trying to stand up. Scoot to the edge of your chair. Slide your strong leg slightly back. Put one hand on the seat of the chair or an armrest, and the other on the walker. Lean forward to shift your weight standing up. Then repeat this in reverse to sit down with the walker.

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[pcrazy]

I was looking for a video to help a relative that recently started to use a walker. Your video is a Huge help! Thank you!!

[fatimatehseen]

This helped me get up and walk after two months. Sending you a lot of prayers and love. Thank you Doctor Jo

[bipolarbobby]

Have a friend who recently had a bad fall and is using a walker. Will definitely share this video with him.

[janicemaceachern]

Timely advise. Just had hip replacement with no instructions on using a walker. Thanks!

[ellatoler]

Great video! People really don't get trained to use walkers and tend to expect 3# of aluminum to support 100+ lbs pulling up, and preventing them from falling down.

[saumyasurendra]

Great technique in simple way... Ur body language is so positive 👍👍

[lornabartlett]

Thanks quick question, Mother watched this for herself, also she wanted to know how to properly walk, with out the front wheels, for a short demo. Its all good and new for her at 80 years young.

[magnuswalker]

Because of prostate cancer i am struggling to rise up from chairs so thank you for this advice, i may need it at a future date.

[GoodGreenGuru]

She looks fit enough to flip up into a handstand on that wallker. Hopefully I will to in several months. I'm far from there now but its a start . Thanks!!

[RashaIbrahim]

Thank you, I am watching you from Egypt.

[shirleyjackson]

Thank you for this video. Better to prevent an accident than heal from one afterwards.

[bettybella]

It is hard work if you have one paralized foot. Thank you for sharing.

[myrtlejp]

Dr I had a stroke my Left side is weak, My right wrist is paining also, how can I get up out of my wheelchair

[-leilanielove-]

I broke both of my legs 4 months ago, I’m now having to start using a walking but I can’t put any pressure on my right leg, I’m scared of falling forward is it the same way of getting up ?

[azahm.s]

How far edge should i push myself before standing?

[pboggs]

I am a new amputee I have been very little training. Can use this method with someone to assist? Thank you.

[ladyking]

Hi Dr. Jo 👋 I have a question. Mom is an overweight person with a none-bearing weight tolerance (ankle fractured, 4th week now), when she's stands up her good leg can't hold the whole weight (90kg), so someone needs to grab her from under the arms to help her stand up. This helps but it makes her so dependent. I'm not sure if we are we doing the right thing helping her out. What do you think? Is this correct? Thank you 🙏

[wem-cf]

You are so adorable, step one move the dog 😁😂🥰

[guillermoreyesaguilar]

How can a person could get up from a sofa?