How to Easily Get Out of a Chair (Ages 70+)

[@francesgraham5411]

Having a badly broken ankle and foot, I found that after two weeks in hospitalI had lost all my tummy muscles and could not get up from the couch. A low soft chair, bed or couch is much harder to get up from. Since then I have never used hands to get up from the toilet or couch. These exercises are so important. I am 87 and determined to keep active.

[@eileengrogan4760]

As a 70-year old I find you very supportive and you don't talk down to us. Thank you! Very instructive and inspiring

[@sallybutton6237]

I adore the fact you are such a young man that actually cares about us older folk..thank you for your tips so very much. I’m in a lot of arthritic pain plus very bad sciatica & your moves that you teach are genuinely life savers. Anything that keeps us older folk mobile & independent is worth its weight in gold..thank you! 🙋🏻‍♀️💖

[@HT-Physio]

Hi there - I'm sorry to hear about the pain you've been experiencing, I know how difficult it can make daily activity. It's great to hear that my videos have been able to offer some beneficial information to help you during this time - I hope they continue to offer the support you need :)

[@mistiinseattle]

Agree

[@mistiinseattle]

My PT has been working on this with me after I lost a lot of strength and balance from broken foot and also previous surgeries. Thanks for this as I am needing to improve my technique. It is very helpful to have this broken down into individual steps. I know how to do it but have a hard time following through and standing. Going to go practice it with these imdividual exercises. Thank you. I can do it using hands on chair but need to do it without them.

[@petercollins7848]

Excellent technique! This will enable so many people who struggle to get out of a chair. This advice alone is worth its weight in gold!

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to be of help!

[@Shanti-shana]

Great job sir I have been using the same technique for getting up and sitting because of my back pain.. Will be very much useful video for old people 👍

[@bill3288]

Thanks so much. I never thought I’d be needing this, but here I am!

[@HT-Physio]

I hope it proves beneficial for you, improvements can always be made!

[@hareshtinna7304]

Dr. Will your excercise techniques are so simple yet very effective. Secondly the way you train step by step one can pick up the technique very fast and easy. ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, it's really great to hear that you find my approach helpful! Wishing you all the best😃

[@janeshipley6993]

will! i just saw in your friday newsletter that you’ve gone past 1 million subscribers! congratulations on a job very well done. i love the reason that you started making these videos :). keep up the great work!

[@rdl8878]

It works! I just tried it and was amazed. I have bad knees and I’m 71 so getting out of a chair was a challenge. Thank you for showing us how to get out of a chair without issues.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear it worked!

[@carolinekeightley9921]

Getting out of the chair is something I struggle with. Thanks for this.

[@sharmilasaha7265]

Lovely wonderful presentation Step by step teaching how to get up from a chair Will I want to know if we should follow same techniques to get up from a bit lower chair s like in most hospitals Me a right knee tkr done is very sensitive while getting up from low chair s Very nice method of teaching Every Friday I wait for your 3 tips Thank you Will

[@marycase9352]

Thank you for a great video! No, you don’t “waffle on” too much. It makes you genuine and human. You are also very professional as well.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help! And thank you - I would rather provide people with more information than they need, than risk leaving people feeling confused or unclear!

[@deepahari6324]

Excellent training... These are very simple.. But will work a lot and helps for fall prevention... Thanks for your deep dedication to the profession

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure - I'm just pleased I get to share my work with so many others!

[@anupamabhagwat2852]

Thanx a lot for explaining with every little detail which makes it easy for all to understand and do it correctly🙏🌹all the blessings Will😊

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help - I'd rather over-provide than under-deliver, when it comes to information!

[@dianeparks9475]

Great tips, Will! I found myself emulating my Dad, in his later years, which was rocking back and forth until you can stand! 😂 In trying these steps, I have to start further up, in the chair, as I am so short, and feet don't touch until I'm halfway forward. However, that works fine as I don't really have much of a problem with it. My problem, and not really a problem, everyone wants to help...walking, standing, getting off and on things like a boat. I appreciate it, but need to learn to help myself! I have given up my cane but still a bit unsteady on unfamiliar ground. Thanks again for so many helpful tips. I graduated from PT, but having a problem getting motivated to exercise without them! Bless you! ❤

[@erniefeline2215]

Best lesson by far!! Great task analysis of sit to stand steps! I will start tonight....

[@HT-Physio]

Great work, I hope it proves helpful!

[@SusanHaydon-kp1jc]

Simple and easy to follow. I didn't think you waffled. Enjoyed it.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed my video!

[@Schiltax]

Thanks for sharing this!! It helps with getting out of the chair but also with exercise too ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Absolutely!

[@wandabrady2178]

This was so helpful thank you Will, its amazing how much you have helped make everyday life’s challenges more easier to do!❤❤❤

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so pleased to hear this!

[@TippinTractorJoe]

Great exercises and your explanations to achieve a perfect stand. You are a great communicator. Outstanding Will ! ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@ilmariangefou6190]

Thank you so much Will. Was trying the motions along with the video and wow, it works! Yes, I was doing it all wrong. Blessings.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear it worked! Keep up the great work😃

[@2Peachcobler]

I found this to be a great video. Kudos to you! I recently went through a spell where I lost a lot of my mobility and had to relearn how to get up. I basically did everything that you said, but the only thing that you didn’t say that I would like to know is when you have your feet on the floor how far apart should they be? I tried my feet in different positions and I haven’t really decided what is the best place for them to be. when I do the hinge, I always think of that little bird and the cup of water that dips it’s beak into the water. I don’t know what the thing is called, but I visualize that every time I get up. And sometimes I swing a little more aggressively forward to help the momentum to get my buttocks off the seat. I would really like to have a video of getting up and off the floor, I’ve had problems with that since I broke bones in my feet and never received any physiotherapy (Covid). I’m 72.

[@joseenoel8093]

Tomorrow's Thurs., you're not fooling us you young whipper snipper!❤

[@annroman4561]

Love this one. Very practical and a good preventative exercise to practice.

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased to hear my video was able to offer some practical support!

[@parveenpal6001]

Thankyou for another great video.... everything stops with my knees...just does not take the wight without the use of the hands...and I don't remember when this stated

[@janerogers5717]

I agree, knees complain horribly (one replaced 6 years ago and other 6 months ago)

[@faithg9766]

This is so important, these exercises can really help people stay mobile.

[@HT-Physio]

They can indeed!

[@bevn3146]

thank you, you are so very very encouraging thank you Dr Harlow

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help!

[@gidget8717]

NOSE OVER TOES was the thing that made me subscribe. 😁 For several years I had more and more difficulty getting up out of a chair and one day I was scrolling on utube and there was a video of you (I don't remember the exact video) anyway you were explaining "nose over toes". I snorted, leaned forward and pushed up. Son of a gun! Don't get me wrong, it hurt like a son of a b*tch, but it the easiest time I've had in a very long time. I have been watching every video since that day, and I get the emails too. I'm doing much better. 👍 Edit ~ you don't waffle on, the more information you provide the easier it is to do the exercise correctly.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your great comment! I'm so pleased to hear the trick helped you and that you've enjoyed my videos and emails. Sending best wishes your way and I hope you find even more benefit in my future tips :)

[@HEisWorthy-4C]

Thank you Will. You are the best!! ❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much!

[@anonymous.youtuber]

Excellent and very helpful video 👍. The beginning of the video reminded me of how my dog gets up from the carpet sometimes. 😉

[@hopewilson14]

Thank you for the video! I would appreciate a video focusing on getting out of a chair with hip arthritis. My husband only has hip arthritis pain when getting out of a chair.

[@bebeandjohnnotsonomadiclif5287]

Thank you Sir.

[@HT-Physio]

You're most welcome :)

[@ellie698]

Could you do some good regular exercises to ease shoulder joint pain, and also to help with trigger finger. Many thanks 👍🏼

[@maryliz69]

Wow, Will, another amazing video!!!! Thank you so much❤️

[@HT-Physio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dianastewart2490]

Thank you that's very helpful but could you possibly give some tips/ help with normal table sitting? Very difficult to get up from a chair when the table is in front of you !

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Suggest moving the chair back from the table first

[@richardwallinger1683]

realy helpful this one my tv viewing chair is a recliner which I have to already do the bum shuffle . Excellent advice .. I love your videos I have your book which is not so easy to follow .

[@esthergreen8394]

Your best video. Your explanations are clear and concise. Thanks for your help.

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you so much for your kind comment, it means a lot to me! Wishing you all the best😃

[@moyawhite2887]

Very helpful thank you

[@KinaGuimarães]

Great, great video. We are very lucky; clients and physios. Thank you.

[@domenicoonemma]

Tank you hi like the way instruction the holder

[@janerogers5717]

I SO NEED THIS VIDEO thank you Will

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased my video came at the right time for you!

[@donnabrothers9654]

It worked

[@lesleycornish4684]

Fantastic tips and advice

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@marcimcgrath6985]

great advice. however, one foot should be slightly ahead of the other to prevent falling forward

[@ingenuity296]

Excellent tip! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@MrPetervice]

Thank you Will I'll give it a go

[@HT-Physio]

I hope it proves helpful!

[@susanlatham224]

Thanks a lot !!

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome!

[@Neil1952100]

Brilliant!! Thank you for All your videos. Most helpfull! 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Very happy to help!

[@mazenkilani]

Another excellent and valuable video :) Thanks a milli,ooo,ooo,n for everything.

[@HT-Physio]

It's my pleasure to help!

[@elizabethfraser2996]

THX

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome :)

[@patriciathomas7549]

Excellent!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@joanshaver-FrakturMe]

Wow..surprised that this was so difficult...I walk regularly.Thanks!

[@peterholland3746]

Thanks for your videos Very helpful allways follow. Apart from Balance problems I also have Peripheral Neuropathy .The right leg worse than the left Would like to get some info please

[@iainmackenzieUK]

I have a question Will - I have seen you using 'nose over toes' a few times in other videos. Now, I have a painful knee sometimes and, it seems to me that getting up this way actually helps with the pain but I just want to check with you - Can you tell me please - Does this movement take some strain off the knees and, potentially help it to recover or, at least, minimise further damage to the knees? Many thanks as always Iain

[@robertpalma7946]

Is this done if the table is in front of you? At dinner?

[@carolinemawer]

great breakdown! is there a reason you didnt end with bum clench tuck under when we're up? to make sure glutes engaged for whatever happens next?

[@JoannaCox-h1i]

Hi this is great but I am 20+ stone and its difficult

[@les5309]

Check ☑

[@khurshidahmad2753]

❤

[@sharoncarson2414]

these stretches have been amazing for me ❤,

[@peterfloydhayes]

How would you do this in an office chair with wheels and not able to apply the brakes? I also have to have a wheely warlker to hang onto when I stand up as I cannot stand without support. The Unco Octogenarian!

[@Mr21scott]

I enjoy and appreciate your videos. Given your target audience, perhaps they could be shorter. I'm older, and time is of the essence lol. I always fast forward to the content itself, skipping a lot of talking. Also, I'm always afraid that someone is going to open that door and crash into you. P.S. aren't elderly people going to be falling on the floor, if they try to sit at the very edge of the chair?

[@wendy9555]

Problem…what about exercises for getting up from soft, low comfy armchairs? I have a small flat and no dining chairs.

[@Rediff.compre]

Hey am 50 yrs old my knee pain when I get up early in the morning 😢 can't walk I take ayurvedic medicine painkiller 😢😢

[@Ompasikom]

How about putting your hands on your knees so you don't have to rely on the chair?

[@carolynschultz-y6q]

Ya, do that with a restaurant table in front of you....

[@janerogers5717]

Head in dinner plate😅😅😅

[@vipond33]

That's great unless you've lost strength in your thighs.

[@joseenoel8093]

When sitting down think of sitting into your thighs, my knee was very bad and I could not bend it properly to sit, an older physio therapist said "Sit into your thighs" and voilà! Messi finally got a goal, he only needed to be kicking the Canadian team out of the semi-finals! 😊

[@czlucar]

Not possible I don't think if you have severe knee osteoarthritis. Sitting as far back as I can and using my hands is the only way I can get out of a chair, after 20 minutes of trying. :D

[@yokekumwong691]

😮😮😮😮😮

[@tanyaperrin8844]

How do you get out of a chair if you’re only 69?

[@suzanneemerson2625]

Wait a year.

[@carolinemawer]

and surely press heels heels heels not just feet! or dont you think that?

[@MAG1235]

DO NOT do this using a desk chair on wheels. Just sayin'...

[@gregrock5074]

If only I had discovered your videos earlier, I could have shown these to my mom.