How to Safely Get Up From the Floor

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6 жыл бұрын

This video demonstrates what to do if you find yourself on the ground after a fall, and How to Safely Get Up From the Floor.

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@f.m.r.1437 2 жыл бұрын

This woman is a great instructor. People can fall at any age, not just in elder years. Good information to have.

@gwestfall 4 жыл бұрын

It is so refreshing to see someone go out of their way to make a video to try and help others be more capable. These kind of people make the world a better place. Respect.

@dixiedeed4918 4 жыл бұрын

Tks

@catherinemayo7951 10 ай бұрын

😮😢😮

@HJules-cw6fb 5 ай бұрын

For surround ⁷

@suecave7139 4 жыл бұрын

I recently have had both knees replaced and cannot kneel on them. I ended up on the floor a few days ago, unable to get up. I was able to scoot myself backward to my bed and reach behind me to the bed frame side rails. From there, I pushed myself up a little at a time; with each push I brought my feet closer to my body and my rump a little higher against the side of the bed. Eventually I made it up high enough to scoot on to the bed. I challenge somebody to come up with a “no kneeling” method, because it ain’t easy!

@donnajones9006 Жыл бұрын

Same problem for me. Fell in the yard this week and my granddaughter had to call emergency to get me up. Knees don't work.

@dorisstevens3385 Жыл бұрын

I agree, O had knee replacement on one knee. Can't kneel on that knee anymore even though I was told I could.

@dianeyoung2914 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I am only in my 50s but have bad knees. I have had a couple of falls whilst out with my dogs, one time I was lucky as someone helped me up but the other there was no one around and I had to get onto my knees to get up which was excrutiating. I now walk with a walking pole to help avoid having another fall! All the advice videos I have seen show kneeling to get up.

@lv2kat Жыл бұрын

I can’t get on my knees either so if I fall have to have help to get up

@vickilindberg6336 Жыл бұрын

That's how I did it for years. I have knee replacements also. Now my shoulders are also bad so I had to adapt.

@alizonsantamaria3205 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I actually watched this on my phone while on my bathroom floor after a bad back spasm. This video kept me calm, and helped me assess that no serious damage was done- I just needed to wait for help to arrive.

@kfl611 11 ай бұрын

Oh lord !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The I"m being stabbed back spasms, are the worst !

@leleslie45 4 жыл бұрын

Doing this daily (getting down on the floor and up again) uses all the muscles and helps keep you more limber. It lowers your risk of early death.

@judithlungen6958 4 жыл бұрын

This gives great helpful hints and if you are a caretaker as I was for my mother the first thing is to calm them down and give them moral support that they will get up. I came home to find my mother on the floor scared exhausted and frustrated- so all of you with foolish comments think twice - you may be elderly yourself

@ROGER2095 Жыл бұрын

I'm 70 and live in a rural area. Last Winter I fell outside while shoveling snow and had to crawl across the yard, on my hands and knees in the snow, to get to a tree that I could use to stand up. It must have looked funny and I only wish I had a video of it.

@kfl611 11 ай бұрын

Yep a laugh to keep from crying moment. Glad to see your fall didn't injure your sense of humor.

@mandeehusky 4 ай бұрын

Keep small aluminum pipe whistle on your Keychain, lanyard, attached to a rollator or chair. It can be heard when your possibly too weak to yell or been down for so long your tired of yelling.

@sherylosullivan9619 11 ай бұрын

I recently had a crash to the floor when carrying my robot cleaner. The first place I scooted was to the freezer for some ice for my knee! Then I scooted back to the couch and did basically what you demonstrated. Apart from a nasty bruise, I was ok. The vacuum cleaner, sadly, was not. It’s dead. Thank you for sharing this important information. I will pass on to my client who has MS and sometimes falls.

@deborahmccall873 4 жыл бұрын

This was amazing...relazing and taking your time is key. After having a stroke I have been left with the fear of falling. This should be covered with any and all rehab! THANK YOU ♥️

@brendalee8694 11 ай бұрын

That’s my problem I’m always in a rush which is the reason I fall then I’m too exhausted to get up then I get overheated 🥵 which is so counterproductive for me 😆

@helenamcginty4920 10 ай бұрын

I trained to use horticulture as a therapy and rehab aid. It is especially good for post cardiac and stroke problems. It benefits the mind as well as the body. The therapist will tailor the tasks to the needs of the client. Starting small and gradually doing more demanding tasks and spending more time. Working outside or even in a greenhouse. In a group but not necessarily working as a group. (I am one of those who likes company but not crowds ). Growing plants has its own rewards of course.

@jacquiwhitehouse2924 4 жыл бұрын

Omg what a fabulous video, thank you thank you thank you I suffer with arthritis in my hips knees hands & feet & sometimes when I try to clean low surface’s such as the skirting boards it’s hard to get back up, It’s frustrating to say the least this is a brilliant video TFS LOVE LIGHT & ANGEL BLESSINGS FROM ACROSS THE POND 🇬🇧 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@dilly1863 4 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION. I have fallen several times and managed to scoot myself to furniture where I could pull myself up. One observation. I am unable to put weight on my knees, its just too painful, but if I can get one foot on the floor I can push or hoist myself up. Last time I fell I managed to scoot to bedroom to get my cell phone and call for help from a neighbour, then to front door to unlock it. I am 84.

@nailboy7370 Жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB!!!!! I'm going to be showing this to some people I'm working with very shortly. You give great directions.

@quinngilroy4025 4 жыл бұрын

This... is.... amazing.... You.... are.... incredible..... Thank you for allowing me to live a better life. Peace and love 🙏🏽

@williammitchell1804 Жыл бұрын

The best video I have seen on KZfaq. Thank you.

@kfl611 11 ай бұрын

Sitting on the floor, at work - we had to watch vendors do their job - I used to just spring up - no problems, no issues - then somewhere around the age of 55, my spring wasn't so springy any more. The last few years at that job, it got harder and harder to get up. And some of the vendors I know were much older than me, and they still acted and moved like they were 20 ! I always found it so amazing, they could do that !

@melissameyer8328 4 жыл бұрын

This is helpful, I have been having difficulties getting up for a while. Going to my knees is a problem, they hurt. I have never thought about just scooting to something safe to use to get up. That is helpful. Most of the time I have my phone, but occasionally I don’t.

@bwktlcn 11 ай бұрын

One of the PT guys at work always said, “those things are called ‘throw rugs’ for a reason - they just throw you down.” Wonderful video!

@fatimahrabah9201 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I slipped and fell on my cement garage floor and fell on my left knee. Thank God it was not my replaced knee. It did take several minutes but I finally got up off the floor. Thank you for your video and now I know how to get up off the floor. ❤ I am also 72 yrs. young.

@kathreenkosterman3739 4 жыл бұрын

I too have had both knees replaced and cannot kneel. I fell several weeks ago in the bathroom. I was able to get myself into a seated position. From there, I scooted myself over to the basement steps. By sliding my feet and legs down the first few steps, I was able to stand up. I have railings and grab bars installed to facilitate getting my self easily up the stairs.

@jamic6351 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent....now why in the world don’t we do that with friends and family....let’s go through the house to imagine what is the closest thing to get an assist, let’s talk about options with each other and for each other. Most people have heavy cushions on couch and chairs which are removable. Once slid off the couch, you're 5 inches "taller", and when you sit on the cushion, you can now sit on the couch frame.

@shellyjay8954 Жыл бұрын

That was genius of you.

@jeaniechampagne8831 11 ай бұрын

My lower legs are weak so moving into the position of bent knee to raise up is almost impossible. I walk fine, I work in the yard, sit and get up to stand. But I cannot cross my legs when I'm seated, lower legs from knee down so weak. Upper body is fine. I fell in the yard a few weeks ago, so I crawled like a toddler across the yard, got to the chaise lounge. Its low so I reached across it and pulled myself on it, wasn't easy but I did it.

@bonnadowns524 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you so much for sharing your precious video with us🙏 I did fall numerous of time recently…thanks God that my husband’s near me to help and lifted me up🙏🙏🙏

@laurenmaier8742 7 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Backing up to chair is a great idea. But my knees are bad, I know I couldn’t kneel on them to push up. Thinking abt it, this is where I could back up until I find my phone! Thank you so much, I never considered that. ❤😊

@silentfades Жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful video. I have a medical condition where I fall quite frequently and lose my balance I will definitely be using this.thank you for posting this.

@bigred4379 7 ай бұрын

The best advice I heard here was “ calm down . You’re already on the floor , you cannot go any further.” I quickly found that when I told my mother “ok. No problem. You’re fine.let’s think of a way for you to get up and see if you can do it on your own.” She calmed down and felt empowered - as opposed to me buying into the panic and picking her up immediately. Now if she falls, she is much calmer about it, and immediately looks for a solution. No fear, and no panic.

@vitalityphysicaltherapynw7373 7 ай бұрын

Big red! Love hearing the you stayed calm, so your mom did. I have seen many secondary back injuries, and or falls with broken bones from Good Samaritans rushing in to help, then injuring the person further, or themselves. The Brits were right- stay calm and carry on!

@mrleverage2006 Жыл бұрын

This is a very good video. Thanks for posting, my mother had a serious fall at home alone.

@SunofYork 11 ай бұрын

I have been doing this since I was 18 months old.. I am 75 now and have perfected it

@coyoxx 4 жыл бұрын

Any information could prove useful to someone. Thank you

@renenu4241 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for the tips.

@vickiegideon2305 10 ай бұрын

I fell in my kitchen a couple of years ago. I army crawled into my living room and got my phone, called my daughter who lives about a mile from me. I said what are you doing, she said not much how about you? I said "I've fallen and i cant get up". After she laughed for a few seconds, she paused and said are you serious!? I said yes, she said we'll be right there! Her & her husband came over and rolled me onto a blanket and drug me through the house to the back door, and out onto my porch steps. As soon as I had my feet lower than my body, I stood right up. We have laughed about how funny I looked, but I am a lot more cautious now!

@brendalee8694 11 ай бұрын

This was helpful I’m recovering from MS and cancer andI have fallen quite a bit (broke ankle once and femur) my Dr told me I’m not allowed to fall anymore but “stuff happens” so thx for the tips ❤

@SuperDobieGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Also, my cell phones don't last more than a few years. If they are kept charged, they are programmed to call 911 even without service, so keep your old phones keep them charged and place in a lower kitchen cabinet and especially in a bathroom lower drawer or cabinet. Most injurious falls occur in the bathroom. You can always log roll to a cabinet or drawer.

@faodail3913 10 ай бұрын

Excellent advice, thank you.

@lisawilliams7836 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video Thank you very much. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

@zstork 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you

@AfroCaribFan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, explaine in easy text and demonstrated so clearly.

@artpoemsbysaloumehsallysal7043 4 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful. I can't thank you enough.👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

@terismidt4920 11 ай бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you so much ❤

@dr.rajnagarajan7711 4 жыл бұрын

I just slipped and fell on an icy spot in my driveway. I landed on my head first and then banged on my left shoulder. I panicked for a moment and then somehow managed to get up and return to my home. I was dizzy and had a throbbing headache. I then admitted myself to the emergency where they X-rayed to find 6 broken ribs. I was admitted to intensive care, where they monitored everything including my heart rate. Interestingly my heart rate was below 40. Doctors suggested a pacemaker and I agreed for the surgery.

@Eevee141 4 жыл бұрын

Raj Nagarajan prayers for you. Hoping you heal quickly.

@dr.rajnagarajan7711 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob, this is my second week after the incidence and I am recovering. Thank you for your prayers.

@margaretnorvell9555 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are better now. That was serious

@dr.rajnagarajan7711 4 жыл бұрын

Margaret Norvell thank you for your kind reply and concern. Yes, I have recovered from the trauma I encountered. One led to another, and it was hard on my family. Considering the Covid crisis, now I think what I encountered is minor. I pray everyday for the entire world for speedy recovery and well being. Thanks again. God bless.

@kfl611 11 ай бұрын

That fall may have saved your life - as it showed you needed a pacemaker. I was getting my mail one night and thought to my self that I should be careful as the paved driveway looked a bit like it might have black ice on it. The next thing I new I was looking at my feet shoot past my head. I had groceries in both hands, so I couldn't even put my hands out to brace myself. I banged my head really hard on the driveway, and was aware of a possible concussion, but other than like you, having a headache, I had no ill effects. I did have to lay on the driveway and collect my wits and groceries. Thankfully people in my family have exceptionally hard and thick skulls.

@carollemieux7474 10 ай бұрын

This is the best method I've seen, so far. Thanks!

@SuperDobieGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I train my adult Dobermans to assist me in getting up. I get on the floor, call one over put my arms around their neck and under their ribcage and command them to "help me up". This is also useful if I were to fall in the yard. Train your medium or larger dogs for this. It's easy. Mine got it right away.

@stacey2470 Жыл бұрын

Does that qualify them as service dogs?

@SuperDobieGirl Жыл бұрын

@@stacey2470 you can get training and certification, yes.

@carollemieux7474 10 ай бұрын

My cat refuses to help! I'm on my own. Oh well!

@tututishtosh 9 ай бұрын

@@carollemieux7474 lol

@tututishtosh 9 ай бұрын

Very intelligent dogs! My little doggie is super sweet, but dumb as a box of rocks, I exaggerate

@journalgirl1740 7 ай бұрын

My 83 yr old father fell frequently but lacked the body strength to do these steps. A nurse recommended we call 911 and ask for lift assist. Our fire dept came several times to help, checked his vitals, and got him up and settled. Now my mom is doing PT to get stronger in case she falls again. It’s good for me to know the steps demonstrated in case I need to help her. Thank you.

@marthavh2678 10 ай бұрын

Thank u for All of your helpful help!

@m.harris2429 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this needed and informative video. I will use this method. I liked and subscribed.

@michaelricks1618 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a clear explanation of what to do. Really good filming too!

@punna28 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video!

@annh9225 Жыл бұрын

Well done - thank you

@LisaRobson 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@carriemartz8952 10 ай бұрын

Great video and instructions!

@elenaotero1292 4 жыл бұрын

I have had both hips replaced, and this is a very helpful...very helpful video in case a I fall .Thank you.

@vikkideanegomez 4 ай бұрын

This video actually makes me want to do these exercises!

@gog4167 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps it won't work for everybody, but for some it will. It would be good if people that might find this a useful technique would try it out prior to an actual fall. If they find that they can do it, they should rehearse it on occasion (when someone is nearby to help) so that they really have the technique down should they need it. It would be a great help to the elderly if their doctors could prescribe a few visits with a physical therapist who could try to find a technique that would work for them.

@evamolina-xu4rp 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@lydialangfordjoiner765 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@brendahamrick9337 10 ай бұрын

@suecave I too have had both knees removed. One recovery was a lot worse than the other and I’m constantly falling on the floor.I am always beat up with bruises and what not.I seem to have no strength in my arms and as you know your arms are very important when you fall.I appreciate your helpful words but this past Friday night when no one was home and I was fighting for over an hour and a half because I couldn’t get up.I appreciate your video but honestly I wish it could help me.Thanks very much.I hope it helps someone out there.😀

@vitalityphysicaltherapynw7373 10 ай бұрын

Brenda, I am so sorry you were down for 90 minutes plus. Other readers have posted ways they got up including a way I teach clients who have a stair case- that’s to scoot to the bottom step, then the second and sometimes the 3rd. Once your hips are above your feet a railing can be used to pull yourself up to standing. I’m sorry I don’t know your set up to offer suggestions in your home- perhaps you know a PT in your area who could offer ideas unique yo you and your home?

@jamic6351 7 ай бұрын

@@vitalityphysicaltherapynw7373. Your excellent vid is a start. People have hair raising stories. I must admit, I get mad….people go right back to what they were doing without making changes or even surveying what the heck happened, Survey the room, could a chair be flipped over to help the process of getting up. If not….buy one or modify. Dollar store pool mattresses. Inflate and hide under the couch or behind a screen. One on top of another will get you couch seat height. Slide cushion to the floor for a better grip using the furniture's wood frame. We're not doing enough. When I had hospice care for my parent…,I was shocked at how non existent the tools. Nurse and Aide were holding bedsheet with their fingers to move a patient. Handles. Have we heard of handles? Have a slick surface tarp with comfortable grips, This was hospice…..pathetic lack of equipment.

@normanriggs848 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@oileann4 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@kamu2602 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you..🙏🏽

@lydiawhitting5406 4 ай бұрын

Thanks will pass to others❤

@frickinda 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome info ma’am thank you

@shirleylassiter2092 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@deeannm8456 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I will share with my sis who has Guillain-Barré syndrome.

@opinionated4219 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video. My only problem is that there's no way I can ever put any weight on my knees, so I'll try to figure out how to get to the last step.

@jerryo.schorr4439 4 жыл бұрын

I really need this

@babs235 10 ай бұрын

This is a ver practical video ❤I am an xphysio so I appreciate your simple instructions

@pamreese8847 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video. I hae had both knees replaced so I can't kneel on them. I've fallen several times. I'm 74. I didn manage to get up doing the kneel and into a chair by pulling two pillows from the chair to kneel on.

@thatgirl626 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video, my issue why I tune into these videos, I only have one knee I can use, I had 2 torn meniscus for some reason the repair of the tears that knee feels like I have a marble with thrones,I have tried to tolerate the pain using that knee impossible, can’t dust, get on my knees and reach far into a low shelf, that being said this video is excellent for those when they find themselves on the floor. My watch is my friend should I fall and need help.

@kathylgray 10 ай бұрын

I have Guillian Barre and slipped and fell on my ceramic tile floor. I broke my femur in 2 places. I now have 2 rods, 2 screws, and a metal plate. I'm glad ambulance personnel were fast and got me up😊

@helenamcginty4920 10 ай бұрын

Re staircases. An elderley lady once advised me always to go downstairs backwards to avoid falling. Mind you she grew up in a 2 up 2 diwn house in an old industrial town in the UK. These were tiny houses built by the mill owners. As many as possible crammed into as small a space as possible. They had narroe steep staircases up the centre. They were dangerous.

@catherinelucas9734 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, couldn't get up off of floor, hard wood floors, crawled in knees n knees hurt n screening at me then no energy to get up n gad husband help me up,. Just thanks for this video.

@sandrasullivan8397 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic

@P.G.1966 10 ай бұрын

Golden.

@spaciodecm 2 жыл бұрын

Great fashion and beauty))

@hangin-in-thereawesome4245 Жыл бұрын

Looks easy enough watching you do it but I have bad knees and you need those to help yourself get up!! Any other suggestions?

@farmville67 9 ай бұрын

Great video. My problem is having had both knees replaced,it’s very painful to kneel on them.

@trudyshaw5615 10 ай бұрын

I have bad knees (don't know wHat), 3 times I have found myself on the floor, had a chair roll out from under me once and the other 2 times my knees just gave out. Luckily I lived where there were stairs and I lied crawled to the stairs went to a sitting position and using the hand rails and stairs below me managed to stand. I have also used a chair to get up but I have no strength in my knees and using your example (before I saw your video) I managed to get up into the chair. The first time my knees gave out I ended up in the hospital and no problem could be found I was then transferred to a rehab facility for 5weeks for occupational and PT. FYI, if I sit down and have less than a 90° angle I have trouble getting up.

@paulkorakas8778 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU MYLADY. I M ONLY 90 YEARS,

@kevinlemon6537 10 ай бұрын

To land safely on the floor you need to be pissed …. Being pissed also helps to get up .😂😂😂 😊

@ShirleyJohnson-xd9vj 10 ай бұрын

Oh...I can do the po part beginning to end..and the longer I am down the more po'd I get!!

@amberrose3057 10 ай бұрын

You are talking from experience of course. 😂😂😂😂😂

@lindaprice768 4 ай бұрын

I fell hard once on my cement driveway on my palms and knees to protect my head. Cussing and getting po'd gave me focus and strength to check myself and slowly get up on my feet. Worked. Never trip on a hose in your driveway. Owww.

@annmoran2627 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant ad

@jennyrabbit4643 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I ran out of my thyroid medication and kept putting off getting more. Stupid, and I know better. But I use a floor sofa, and one day I couldn't get up. My legs were so weak a lot of methods I found weren't usable.

@sophiamescall8255 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and sensible thank you.

@vjohnson2400 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. My kitchen is on another level to my sitting room, only one step lower. Can you please give me some advice as to what to do should this happen to me. PS I have osteoarthritis in my hips and have had bi-lateral hip replacement. While my mobility is not too bad when I’m walking, if I was to fall I would struggle to get back up. Thanks a million.

@SuperDobieGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Practice getting up

@enjoy7024 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video! Your instructions are so clear and precise.

@mariannesvennilson4255 Жыл бұрын

It does not work if your hip/leg is broken 👆🏻😞

@artchem1 11 ай бұрын

I fell outside my home. I had recent surgery on a shattered rotator cuff, + my forearm bones were hanging out. I have a metal shoulder and cemented forearm. I also have a fractured hip, on my right, and a broken big toe on my right. I crawled to the stair handbar, AND it took me 15 minutes to get myself into an upright pisition... I'm terrified of going outside alone. I have fallen in the house once, but that was easy to get up from. I reached for a chair as was up in about 5 minutes . Thank you for your demonstration . 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@jcgilroy 11 ай бұрын

Artchem1- i’m glad you were able to get up. Do you have neighbors within a reasonable distance? If you are nervous about going outside, place plastic whistles in strategic places:hanging from the door knob, in a flower pot, at the base of your mailbox- you get the idea. Talk to your neighbors that you might use a whistle to alert them if you need assistance. Hope this helps.

@jeanniepurcella8363 10 ай бұрын

😅

@artyfhartie2269 11 ай бұрын

I usually grab hold of a case of whisky nearby to get off the floor

@beasimpson3085 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have the arm strength to pull myself up, any other suggestions? This video would not help the elderly!

@mortyjansen399 4 жыл бұрын

Bea Simpson i agree, to a degree. I am not elderly. I am 44 but I. Have MS, and i experience falling a lot. - - and i am in panic when somebody well meaning is trying to help me up. - ... i want to do it myself. - but my knees are replaced and it hurts when i am directly on them. - so this wont work for me either, - but the part with the chair however - there are other techniques to use, involving a chair, that most can use. - but each are different. - often people with a problem see a physiotherapist or other therapist to help with how to manage and they can show techniques that works. - but she does say a lot of good things, the part with the phone. - .... it is accurate, I don’t always have it with me. (But i am pleased that in the health app you can make it so it can call for help easily) - but there should be more videos like this that can be of use to those who are not in good health. But still want to try and manage on their own.

@sandraclaramount7081 5 ай бұрын

🎉❤😊thank you so much..!! Would it be possible to add big print for spanish subtitles ? I could then share to many friends my age..

@mandeehusky 4 ай бұрын

I keep a whistle on an elastic headband tied low on my rollator. Not everyone has energy to yell or scream if your down for hours but a whistle can be heard easier and it's less energy spent. (Unless you have a broken rib causing a collapsed lung then dont use it).

@bash547 Жыл бұрын

Scooting forward and backwards is harder than just getting up for me.

@katherinestephens7674 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@RoseBud-fk4qg 11 ай бұрын

I can not put any weight in either knees , i went th th steps back up and managed with great effort lifted up one one step then the next and then the thirg used th wall and step to bet up finally

@sriyanigoonetilleke5227 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. But got the elderly who have very weak painful knees and wrists it won't help. Is there any other way ?

@Jeff-jn4uj 10 ай бұрын

Geesh - By the time I got halfway thru your checklist I'd be sound asleep on the floor

@judithmitchell4667 6 ай бұрын

I have a similar problem with my knees only mine are waiting to be replaced. I only have 1/2 my kneecaps left and no cartilage left. One knee is reconstructed with 2 3 inch screws and a bone graft. The other knee has the meniscus torn on the inside and the outside and piece of the kneecap itself has broken off. NO kneeling, NO squating and stairs are murder. Any help for us?

@Paul-lm5gv Жыл бұрын

This is all very good advice. But - she obviously is a heathy younger person who can do these maneuvers relatively easily. When you're 75 or 80 I guarantee it's a LOT harder! Another video I saw says use books or other solid objects to build up under your rump to get your backside higher to lift yourself up to a chair.

@beverleyrawlings9394 4 жыл бұрын

So what if you carnt kneel on your knees ?

@cmsag7428 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, from an old duck!

@conniepower4739 4 жыл бұрын

People need to practice this. Especially seniors.

@TCS088 4 жыл бұрын

OK. I am going to deliberately fall several times tonight so I can practice falling without panicking. Hope I don't break a hip.

@jamic6351 10 ай бұрын

Oh and….never discuss these things without saying…..do not underestimate dehydration. Dehydration is synonymous. with….tailspin. We must be able to get up, do not wait. Get to work. Take pictures of each room in your house. What would I do? . What could I use? Learn what works before it happens….