Getting Up Off the Floor Correctly - Ask Doctor Jo

"Help, I've fallen and I can't get up" has become a common quote to make fun of, mostly because of the over dramatic acting. However, not being able to get up off the floor can be very scary, and not as easy as people would think, especially with an injury or arthritis. This video will show you a simple way to get up off the ground without straining your body.

If you are on the ground, get on your bottom with your feet in front of you. Now pull your feet in, and slightly to one side. Once you have done this, roll over onto your feet and knees, and bring your arms forward until you are on all fours, or quadruped. Bring your "good or strong" leg forward with your knee bent into a lunge position. Finally put both hands on your good leg, and push upwards with your arms and legs.

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DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, she is not YOUR Physical Therapist and can't possibly diagnose you through the Internet. So don't use this information to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they have given you. This information should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you are not properly diagnosed, this information won't help, and it could make things worse. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.

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[kathleenalbright]

I never thought I'd need instructions for getting off the floor, but here I am.

[monami]

We'll, I fell and I couldn't get up. I watched this video from down on the floor and sure enough, I was able to get up! No lie, really. Thank you so very much!

[AskDoctorJo]

Your legs will need to be really strong for that. You can sit with your legs crossed as I am in the very beginning, and then just push up with your legs at your feet. Good luck!

[AskDoctorJo]

The husky is actually my brother's dog. Her name is Bailey. My dog's name is Molly...she's camera shy!

[gillianrichmond]

I have knee replacements in both knees and can't kneel (especially on hard floor) so what's your suggestion for getting up and down to the floor?

[AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope it helps!!

[maryellenmcelroy]

Can you do a video on how to get down on the floor? Please and thank you!

[HXyz-hglj]

Gonna try this! I am able to get up off the floor but its painful, especially in my right leg. So gonna switch the leg and use your method, hopefully it'll be easier and less painful

[deannastomer]

Thank you! I've been on my lounge floor for three hours. Weak muscles.

[marlene]

I have issues climbing stairs and getting up off the floor. I’m a senior but didn’t think I have these issues. I can’t even do some walking bc my legs feel weak….I was tested on my legs for blood clots and circulation, all was good.

[ahlamisa]

Dear Dr.Jo, My mom has both artificial knees and she recently fell off the bed, she just couldn’t get back up and she was afraid she would injure her knees

[ltraxler]

thank you i really appreciated this video you helped me a lot

[kathlenewang]

What muscles do we strengthen to get up off the ground like we did when we were young?
 I'm only 48 and getting up from the ground is a whole thing for me. It's really embarrassing. I'm changing from being a potato to being a fit person and this is a physical goal for me. : l

[shoot-n-scoot]

I was doubtful how putting both hands on the upright knee would help.
Tried it with hands free and hands on upright knee.
As you showed, it is much easier putting both hands on upright knee. Hands free left me unstable as I stood up.
I'm an old, big guy. Getting up off the floor was so much easier when I was younger.

[lyneasearch]

I just tried your getting up method. I can get to the kneeling position on all fours, then I cross the hands over the extended stronger (right) leg. And then--NADA! If feels like I am having problems in all four limbs, because when I reverse the legs (weaker out in front, opposite hands on top of left knee) I still cannot budge. I am 70 and this has been getting worse lately.

[l.o.]

Thank you dr. Jo! My knoees are so bad!! I'm TERRIFED at trying to get up off the ground because os severe multiple injuries to my rt knee. I appreciate ypur video. So, now my question to you is... how can I easily anf SAFELY get down on the ground to try to exercise, especially since I've gain 50 lbs since my first injurie to my knee, and have injured 5 times since then while trying to do floor workouts! 😟😟😟😟

[navinkamrah]

You are amazing....thank you for this and the numerous videos

[kimgreen]

I've had both knees replaced. How do I build the strength to be able to get up off the floor?

[glendaconstable]

What exercise can you do that will strengthen your knee 6 months after a knee replacement so that it is easier to stand from a sitting position. Thanks so much.