Getting Out of the Bathtub | Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Back Pain, Weakness

[@dreamingcode]

I'm 51 taking care of an 81 year-old mother and I wanted to say you had a really great content that suits both of us

[@EquipMeOT]

I'm so glad I can help you both!

[@gabriellahenrich6340]

The video is helpful for what you can use to get in or out of the tub but you should show people how to stand up from the sitting position. Especially if you are not allowed to put weight on your knees after a Total Knee Replacement Surgery. I have had both my knee Replacement Surgeries 4 months apart. This would be helpful 🙂. Otherwise great video. 👍

[@marecee1054]

completely agree!

[@suzannewillen8649]

👍

[@jochildress5003]

I think you may have saved my life. I have not been able to take a sit-down bath for years! I’m so tired of wishing and hoping for a new house with a walk in sit down bathtub! 😊

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad I could help!

[@HopeOnTheHorizonPodcast]

Thank you. My mother is 86 and we just replaced her bathtub. Problem is - it is a little deeper and she is very concerned she cannot use it independently (without me helping her). And your video is PERFECT for her independence. I am here - but she wants the ability to bathe on her own.

[@opinionated4219]

Looking at your video again, I wonder if you plan to consider producing another version that takes into account those bathtubs that don't have any kind of ledge at the wall. The tub you're in has three separate levels that someone can use, but I've never seen one like that.

[@peggyhall6655]

Exactly.. old fashioned tubs usually had a ledge on both sides so you could get up esily but modern ones don'd and you can't get out. She didn't show anything useful.

[@MeWriter2112]

i really needed to see you stand

[@judimac9943]

I keep to know how to get in the tub not just out. Thanks!

[@WigsGlam]

This was great information thank you very much. I've got them both ordered. now, do you have a video you could refer me to how to get in and out of the bathtub with weak shoulder pain or upper back pain

[@patl3854]

A different video says that those tub side grab bars could crack a fiberglass tub if they are tightened too much or if someone grabs onto it to stop a fall. That video says not to use these grab bars on fiberglass tubs.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

Oh my goodness this is just what I needed! Thank you!!!🥰😍🤩

[@edithfeeney5393]

Thanks for the video. I need instructions on the best way to safely get into the tub.

[@sandybaker-r3t]

Need some suggestions on how to get out of tub if you have a frozen shoulder. Mine is on my dominant side and poses so many problems.

[@EvilEyeSun]

I had a hip replacement and that clamp-on grab bar is a godsend. While I don't use it for taking a bath, getting in and out of the shower is not a worry for me anymore.

[@EquipMeOT]

It really is an awesome and versatile option!

[@henryrehor2187]

@@EquipMeOT To buy where

[@mratzelster]

Thank you because I'm struggling with a sore knee and gaining extension. Soaking in the tub is really effective but then getting out of the tub is a nightmare. Trying to get OT help from the doctor is tough and they must think my arms are Arnold Swartzneger strong because I can't lift myself up to get to the edge. This should help me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@ginaapple123]

Am going to try this bath side fixture my bath is deep and I have slipped 3 times

[@christyvirgil3152]

thank you. I had a hip replacement. How did you get in and sit?

[@christianmurphy5335]

Excellent! I'm adding a master bathroom with a drop in tub and realize I will certainly have difficulty getting out since I have very bad knees. These tips are invaluable. Thanks!

[@EquipMeOT]

You're welcome!

[@fragilefleur]

Thanks. I have found to flip over to bands and knees and then using the sides to help push myself up is the best way. There is less risk of falling backwards and I use my wrung out washcloth (no soap) as an extra slip prevention for outside of tub. That grab bar looks sturdier than k thought they were. I just had two grab bars installed at both ends of my tub to assist stepping out at the non drain end where I usually get out and one at faucet/drain end just outside the shower tile on both ends. The drain end bar is installed to assist post knee replacement. I already have arthritis in back and hands and neck. I am very nervous about how I will get my non bendy knee over the tub side to get in and being safe with less space while using a bath chair (temporarily). I have a knee surgery on right leg and enter with left leg to face the faucet so wondering how to get right leg over the side of the tub with limited space when using the chair and also how to get out safely when my leading leg will be painful and weaker. The side railing you show seems helpful and the end bars I have are vertical. Any ideas for safe entry and exit post op knee replacement over a tub side to a bath chair? Showering is hard for me so not a great option.

[@Kathryn.K]

A child's booster seat cushion will also work and they tend to be a little thicker because I think a cushion that's around 3" it won't help a lot if a person's knees are bad, you really have to be able to bend your legs good and bring them together to be able to push up on your feet so the thicker a cushion is the better it will be.

[@Laura-ii1xq]

Thank you. I have been having knee problems and haven't ben able to get in and out of the tub. I miss it. I have the bar already for my son, but he still struggles. I thunk the cushion will be a game changer for both of us. You could use it doing the opposite to get down as well.

[@susanmicklesen5182]

Try a plastic folding step stool that when not in use can be stored next to the tub. Just slide it under your bum and hoist yourself onto the top of the stool and push up using upper body strength and the side of the tub. You can get very fashionable grab bars that can be installed on the tile side of the tub.

[@opinionated4219]

Good idea! I use one to sit on in my narrow tub when showering, but will now try to hoist myself onto it from a bathing position. Thank you 🙂

[@MPam1619]

I thought about that idea too. How high is your step stool?

[@susanmicklesen5182]

@@opinionated4219 You’re welcome!

[@susanmicklesen5182]

@@MPam1619 My stool is about 4 inches high.

[@veronicajones8914]

Thx …I thought about this as well. The goal is to be able to sit in the tub to soak and be able to stand up… and not have to call the fire department to get me out 🤣🤣🤣

[@janewarnerdukuray1624]

Thanks for a helpful video. I’m struggling with hip pain and have been advised to take soaking baths, but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to get out. I’m going to try both these devices.

[@reo5218]

Helpful video! How would this work with a claw foot tub?

[@lindakae1635]

I Love the tub grab grab bar! But still can't get into a standing position to get out of the tub. Tried pulling, pushing & all that. Stuck sitting in a tub!

[@juliaevans9521]

I like the bath pad idea, presumably they come in different heights? Would be useful to have a price guide - items under £50, £50-100, and so on so people can see can try lower cost items and then maybe go up. I've found I only needed a smaller and lighter bath seat (with the right bath mat) is needed to help me come up from a lying down position to sitting up, then to sit on the seat, then a stool outside after rotating my body around to the floor. I have to do things slowly or I can easily become disoriented in where my body is. Especially after being in a very different physical, mental and emotional position and state for say 20 mins and with the warmth and humidity of the room. I imagine the latter factor (orientation and sensory issues) may affect many more people can the obvious group you'd think of when considering bath aids (older people and those with physical impairments). I am autistic, hence the need to take into account the changing sensory environment of getting in and out of a shower. People with learning disabilities may have similar challenges.

[@visionsmagazineonlin]

The cushion is a genius idea!

[@veronicajones8914]

Exactly! I need something to get me a little higher before I stand.🤷🏽‍♀️🤣

[@lindakae1635]

Where can I buy a cushion like that?! Really need one!

[@bojigirl5672]

I wonder if it’s safe for your back if you use it on a hard chair.

[@susanobrien4038]

Thanks!! This had just the right information for my situation. I will definitely buy those items. And thank you for showing the jetted tub. It’s just like the one I have!! Great video!!

[@EquipMeOT]

So glad it was helpful!

[@carolepenfield7295]

I have a cultured marble bath/shower combo but the tub is oval shaped garden style with slanted sides. I tried a similar device to the one you feature but it could not grip the slanted tub front. How would you suggest installing a permanent grab bar on the wall to assist me in pulling myself up from a bath? Horizontal? What height? Thanks, I enjoy your videos.

[@c.helenagore776]

I see you didn't show how to stand. To put that under your but by a heavy disabled person is impossible !!

[@DenisseCarr]

Exactly.

[@DebraAmoroso]

Where is the link to buy these products?

[@lucyfisher8347]

Thank you! I can't kneel, and both these ideas might help.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@lindakae1635]

The cushion is too heavy and too large for my standard tub. Need to return it.

[@waynechason5855]

Thanks for the good tips!!

[@jenniferwhittaker3318]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@Joyce-Barker]

Knee replacement..can only use right side..how do I get out of

[@Kathryn.K]

I have really bad knees I can't bend my legs together very good so I have quite a bit of trouble getting in and out of the bathtub but what I've come up with is the step stool idea, for me the back of my bathtub does not have a lot of edge but for being skinny like I am I'm able to get my butt on it a bit and then I lower myself onto a step stool and then from there I lower myself down onto a thick pillow but the lower I go down when I'm holding the sides of the bathtub it does make my shoulders a bit achy but I think instead of using the pillow I'm just going to buy a 2-step plastic step stool and maneuver my body down into the tub that way. Depending on how a person's shoulders are it can be a little uncomfortable when you're holding the sides of the tub and lowering yourself down in.

[@ms.mariebickham8619]

How would this work for someone with nerve damage in both legs and back

[@d.s.mellen4241]

Second video I’ve watched today about how to get out of the bathtub, where the person doesn’t actually get out of the bathtub. What’s up with that?

[@lindadavis5668]

My grab bar will slip, I weigh 140. I'm very careful, it still slips. I use gardening knee pads for women after draining water. Velcro and fast drying too. I hang in on towel rack. Also a shower chair with a hand held.shower on low. Stay seated after rinse off and dry hair and body with towels. Drop towels to dry area around the shower bottom etc. Have clothes in bathroom. Sometimes I wash my hair in the sink if I feel shaky I then take a quick shower from the.neck down, while wearing glasses to see. Hope it helps someone.

[@dianasmith4267]

Yes but we want to c u doing it

[@ShirleyClanton]

Wonderful help

[@EquipMeOT]

Glad to help!

[@jsanta55]

Can you send me the link where I can buy these two pieces of equipment?

[@EquipMeOT]

They are in the description, but here they are: Clamp-On Grab Bar: amzn.to/3MA4MAz and Hot Tub Cushion amzn.to/3G7UWDB

[@boann2000]

Thanks, that was helpful.

[@KenjiiH]

I sprained my ligament and thought I couldn't ever sit to bath again! Thank you for your knowledge and recommendations.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@Kathryn.K]

I love laying down in the hot water so the whole bathtub chair to sit on and bathe that way doesn't appeal to me because of liking laying down. I'm so not a shower person so it really takes being creative to come up with some ideas when you're by yourself to get yourself in and out of the bathtub. I've had a couple of slips where I've hurt myself a bit so what I do now and I think a lot of people should if they're by themselves is to unlock your door take your phone with you into the bathroom that way if something happens you can call and emergency people will be able to get in and help you.

[@bar8419]

This is exactly where I am at. The hot tub cushions are the best idea yet. Even better is 3 piled high and just put them under yourself until its like chair level...build it up or remove them... i am working on this design idea and trying to find these hot tub cushions about 3" high and use 3 of them, stacking them on and off as needed.

[@marquitalarson2547]

How do you get out of a tall tub

[@alfalou84]

As a ex Ot and physio assistant for years the item I'm sure useful in ways however it's not ribbed grab rail. Any area put where wet personally. My opinion this isn't safe for wet. It looks and possibly. Better as a bed leaver

[@opinionated4219]

But we never see you actually get out of the tub! I'd have thought that the most important aspect of a video about how to do it. Fortunately, someone else has posted a video showing exactly how to do it, and without the necessity for buying and installing a piece of equipment.

[@KudukUngol]

Could you share the name of the video?

[@opinionated4219]

@@KudukUngol I thought I'd saved the link, but can't find it on my computer. Just do a youtube search for how to get out of the bathtub without using knees and it will bring up several. Good luck!

[@opinionated4219]

@@KudukUngol Here's another good idea I just found in a post on the subject. "Try a plastic folding step stool that when not in use can be stored next to the tub. Just slide it under your bum and hoist yourself onto the top of the stool and push up using upper body strength and the side of the tub." You can get very fashionable grab bars that can be installed on the tile side of the tub."

[@KudukUngol]

@@opinionated4219 ​ It's for my mother who's in her 80s. There's no way she has the strength or coordination to deal with a folding step stool. She has a grab bar on the tile side of the tub, just needs a little assistance on the other side. I have been searching for ways to get out of a bathtub and this is the first one that doesn't use expensive equipment and I just wanted to see a good demo of it. But I'll keep searching. Thanks for your response.

[@opinionated4219]

@@KudukUngol The only other thing I can think of that I've come across is for her to be able to gradually stack some supportive blocks underneath her so that she's lifted up far enough to where she can use the grab bar comfortably. I haven't tried that yet, but if you have one of those things that go across the tub to hold soap and stuff, you might be able to put a pile of them on it that she can pull down. God bless you for helping your mother to find a way that she can use.

[@winstonernest4123]

THANKS! SURE HELPS!

[@lindakae1635]

There are no links to buy the cushion or the grab bar.

[@EquipMeOT]

So sorry, they should be in the description, but here are the links: Grab Bar: amzn.to/47pn7db Cushion: amzn.to/47vdcTn

[@lindakae1635]

@@EquipMeOT The cushion is 5 inches thick. Not 3 inches. The cushion is 12 x 15 inches.

[@lorettazurawski2604]

Would it work on an oval tub?

[@karinaclark]

Can you use this on a fiberglass tub

[@jenniferalbrecht5101]

Thank you! 😍

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@edmiller7713]

It appears the only folks who receive responses here are those who thank or praise you. All the questions go unanswered. Not very helpful, but maybe that's not the goal here.

[@indigocomca]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@zeldabrown9943]

Thank Youuuuuu

[@d.sander6228]

Also, I had one of those bars and it put a great big huge hole in the side of my tub I don't recommend them at all.

[@veronicajones8914]

Oh nooooo! Thx for the info!

[@alfalou84]

I can onky recommend people but ribbed rails of any kind better in shower/bath area

[@judimac9943]

Great 🎉thanks!!

[@melodythompson7755]

There's equipment to help get in and out of tub. . Choose was best to use for your independent bathing.. . There's an automatic elevator lift . .There's benches for tub. . Do research on utube.

[@dalilove2234]

Where do bye these 2 pieces? And how much are they?

[@EquipMeOT]

The grab bar is $33 amzn.to/3GbIkLn The cushion is $54 amzn.to/3ySIVjQ

[@Pajhearts]

I don’t think this would suffice getting out of a narrow deep claw foot tub

[@Lori-zh2hv]

Thanks,for video

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@Lori-zh2hv]

@EquipMeOT where can I get waterproof cushion? Funny I used to work on Rehabilitation floor of hospital as technician. Thank you!

[@vineetboyle]

Helpful

[@melodythompson7755]

There's toilet seats called drive . By same name as Manuel wheel chairs. . It's a thick plastic toilet seat . .you put on top of regular toilet seat.

[@veronicajones8914]

You just saved my life and pocketbook. I have one of those that I think can work to sit on in the tub and get out. Thx

[@melodythompson7755]

With these type of problems . .a low standard size tub and toilet can cause more injury to persons dealing with issues.. . Its not enough putting bars around a toilet to lift up. . You can injury your arms more. . If you have a hard time lifting up. . . ." You need a thick plastic toilet seat to put on top of regular toilet seat.

[@dianeferrerio9022]

Where do you purchase the cushion

[@EquipMeOT]

Found mine here: amzn.to/3MziuFN

[@luckychucky3426]

Great demonstration but they never tell you how much these things cost

[@EquipMeOT]

The prices fluctuate a bit based on market. I always share links where I purchased so you can find out what the cost is in real time.

[@phylliscullen7969]

@@EquipMeOT I’m

[@cynthiamalla5791]

How do you modify tub bar for claw foot tub?

[@EquipMeOT]

Wall mounted is best, but a stander security pole might be an option too depending on the bathroom layout.

[@carolleblanc1986]

I have atheritse on my right knee I can't even bend it hurts I haven't took a bath In a while

[@Kathryn.K]

I totally understand where you're coming from I have medial arthritis in both my knees I can't squat all the way down just to give you an idea. My legs won't fully come together so getting in and out of the bathtub is awkward but what I've been doing is using a step stool putting my butt on the back edge of the tub against the wall then lowering myself onto the step stool and that I lower myself down onto a thick pillow and then when I'm on that I pull it out from under my butt so I can sit right on the bathtub and then for getting out I drain the water first then put the pillow under my butt and then push myself up onto the stool and then back up onto the edge of the tub but instead of the pillow I'm thinking of just buying a step stool with two steps like a toddler's step stool it's made of plastic so that way it wouldn't matter if it gets a bit of water on it in the tub and the step stools have grippy things on the steps which will probably help. I forgot to mention that I do get into the tub first and then add the water I don't get into the tub with the water already in the tub.

[@elainenilsson5472]

That's my bathtub and it's deep.

[@c.helenagore776]

Impossible !!!

[@daninraleigh]

I just knew, early on, that you weren't actually going to follow through and show yourself using the grab bar to get out of the tub. Everyone loves to talk about what is good for someone else, but when it comes to actual doing, they stop short and don't complete the job. I appreciate the info on the cushion. I will suggest that. But I am suspicious of that screw-on assembly. Were you afraid that it wouldn't hold up? Then you shouldn't recommend it.

[@peterraikman]

I have one, I don't trust all my weight ( and I'm only 9 stone ) on it. And where I have positioned it is where I can tell by knocking on the outside bath panel that there is a wooden support. And I put in a slim but strong extra pad Also, if you fall on the grass in your garden then the first thing you do to get up is to turn over onto your knees. You can't do this in a bath. So you have to push with your legs and pull with your arms. And then when your feet are underneath you, you spring up like a frog ( ha ha ). But the danger is that your heels slip while you are using them to push. The cushion idea may help, as if you are already partly lifted by it, then your heels will already be part way up the bath. I cannot find your cushion on the net. But a demonstration would help a lot

[@DenisseCarr]

Why didn’t you put a person with a disability and do what you explain? It’s easy to say

[@panamasrose]

You have got to be kidding. No actual elderly person who doesn't exercise can do this. Who has arm or even leg strength for all this? Next time use an average elderly person.

[@irmalicej6716]

You are young, and you have not hip operation, you are just talking and talking 😢