How to Get In and Out of a Car Easier

[@JeriBuckner]

I thank God for His divine intervention for using you for your help. God bless you PTGuy!!

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Source for car cane? I find grabbing door is risky - it can move even if someone thinks they are holding it!Thx for bringing us along. 😊😊😊 John Ken

[@rhoadespc]

Amazon has them

[@francineposa6103]

May try auto parts places too✅👍

[@yourPTguy]

Yep, Amazon has them. Walmart and Walgreens has had them as well near the mobility aides. I'll put an Amazon link in the description of the video as well.

[@rhoadespc]

Thank you for the info on the car cane! Can you do a video on getting into a pickup truck with running boards as a step? My husband's truck is too tall, and has the long running board. I can't quite figure out how to arrange my feet to gracefully get into the truck. Thank you!

[@yourPTguy]

That's a great suggestion. Maybe I can try and borrow our friends truck for that! I used to have a Toyota Tacoma when I was doing home care. I had to sell it and go with a more economic car but I really miss Onyx! (my previous truck's name).

[@kathleen4579]

I use a car cane. Works wonderful. Do you have any hints on what to use for low back pain when driving or riding in a car. You have excellent videos.

[@skiph507]

Nice vid. I can sit and drive OK. But the driver's side presents different problems. I am a large person (250 lbs). I've been doing the sit then turn for years. BUT I drive a medium size vehicle AND my shoe size is 19-4E. My space between seat and door frame is about a size 15 shoe.I can't raise my leg without hitting the steering wheel and levers. I'll survive but I can't be the only one in 330M ppl with this prob, just sayin'.

[@maryellis8804]

I too still drive but I'm only 5'2". Still have difficulty with sitting in the seat. Need to swing my right leg to enter the car. I then pull myself in. Not easy at all. Wish cars still had the swing around drivers seat they made back in the late 60s.

[@tracyadelizzi6831]

I have a related issue. I'm also large but carry my weight below the waist. When I sit, there is no room to slide back. I'm already against the seat belt clicker. There is no room to swing my legs in. I get in the way he says not to with putting one leg in first. I can get out with the sitting method but not in. Unfortunately, once again for us larger people, one size doesn't fit all.

[@skiph507]

@@tracyadelizzi6831 Been there, done that. I was 365# in 2016. I now use the seat belt extension just for convenience. I lost 110#, thanks to the near death, heart failure, then repaired 'diet'.

[@LMNevada]

Join the big feet cl😮b. It is hard to sit behind a driver and get my feet out. I always wirry they will drive before I am totally out.

[@weeleelim7456]

There are rotating seat that you can sit on.

[@peachespeaches7857]

You just changed my life for the better in so many ways. TY!

[@yourPTguy]

I am so glad to read that! That encourages me on for sure. I'm glad you found the video helpful. Stay safe and independent! 😊

[@monicaperez2843]

There are seat toppers for cars that face you as your enter the car, and twists forward. They are well worth the money!

[@yourPTguy]

This is an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Nice video. I have trouble getting in and out of a car

[@annogrady3349]

Thank you. For these very helpful tips. I will be sure to try them.

[@yourPTguy]

You are welcome. I'm glad you find them helpful. Stay safe and independent! 😊

[@marvinwells5007]

What about getting the walker in the car after you sit down. ? And I’m using a Uber driver

[@JohnKenIRB233]

Very nice presentation. I missed the definition of the “clicker”. thx for bringing us along😊😊😊 John Ken

[@yourPTguy]

Hi John! Oops, yes the "clicker" was just where the seat belt buckle clips in. 😊

[@zelda6707]

Any hints for getting in and out of the back seat? I take a taxi almost everywhere I go and I sure could use some help maneuvering in and out of the small area allowed to the passenger.🚕

[@yourPTguy]

That can definitely be tricky depending on the size of the taxi - especially when I was in India and with the fun rickshaws! The most important thing will be to try to get close to the edge of the seat and if you can use a Car Cane like the one in the video, that may help give you that leverage in addition to using the seat in front of you to pull up from while simultaneously pushing from the car cane. It sounds like another great video idea! If you have any additional video ideas, let me know. Stay safe and independent 😊

[@zelda6707]

Thank you.@@yourPTguy

[@Questor-ky2fv]

Won't help me get in and out of my brother's vehicles. They have several trucks and Jeeps. I am a short, heavy person with 2 rotten knees. I can no longer get in and out of their vehicles. My stepmom (a snowbird) will be back up here by the end of this month. I'm hoping that she can take me to my occasional doctor appointments in her normal car until she migrates south for the winter. I do like the idea of the plastic bag. I would also suggest moving the one car seat all the way back until you get seated on it. This will provide more leg room to get your legs and feet in. These tips should be a big help. If I went out a lot, I would look into getting a car cane. I use a Nova mini mack rolling walker to get around on foot. It's been a big help to me! ❤😊 Anyway, thanks for the tips!

[@jefflemich8687]

This was an excellent video. I have a Prius like yours and use the same techniques. One additional thing is that I keep a cushion on my rollator and put it on the car seat when I get in. It raises the seat a few inches and makes getting out easier. I also rock back and forth to get some momentum like you showed in your getting up from a chair without arms video.

[@beverly9885]

I would love to see one of this kind of video for getting into a van. It's a little different because of the height. I have a tubular plastic slide that sits on the seat and helps to get my rear all the way into the seat, as my legs are too weak to push myself back otherwise. The plastic bag is a GREAT idea! Thanks!

[@francineposa6103]

This was awesome. I’ve had the car handle for long time for the latch! In my bag goes with me. Legs are swollen short and wrapped due to Lipedema & lymphedema making it much harder to wiggle back to ‘clicker or console’. A conundrum but you give me more hope to get into a car when emergent issues happen! Thank you love your Vids keep them coming ✅💥😎

[@yourPTguy]

Thanks for sharing. I'm glad they have been helpful. Stay safe and independent 😊

[@user-ot7ln4fy7y]

Thanks for this clear video! Very helpful!

[@coffman06]

I’m ready to start driving again sitting in driver seat no issues but what can I do with my walker?

[@maricorurbiztondo5226]

Thanks for the tips. Please give us additional info on how to get into a van. It would really help a lot.

[@omerelsabbagh8353]

Kindly more tips in case of amputated right lower limb above knee Thanks

[@joanhicks5793]

How do I get the walker in so when I get to the store I can get out

[@kimberlypetet7524]

Any hints for after surgery foot getting out of house with stepd get to car not to drive just can’t quite how to get to car with broken leg so can ride to dr ect

[@roses0227]

I have to use a Taxi so I am always having problems getting into the back seat. Any help?

[@MarlanWarren]

Ditto!

[@Joani161]

Thanks, But that can cause the dash to crack. I always turn around to get in and out. I have a cccar cane.

[@karengoodeaux5926]

Thank you for these great tips.

[@pamulawallace4330]

❤I have trouble getting in and out of cars😂😊

[@user-ps2jb5wj6h]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@cherylmckerchar9550]

Love your videos….very informative. In this video, you used the right leg as the injured leg; my problem is the left leg. I have trouble getting out of the passengers side as there’s never enough room to bend my knee. ( I injured my right knee and it doesn’t fully bend back). So when I try to get out, I invariably hurt myself and my knee. Can you do a video or explain how to get out after left knee surgery. Thank you ❤ from 🇨🇦

[@paulkatz258]

very useful, thanks

[@Revelation13-8]

I have bucket seat / racing seat in my car , i can not exit the car without damaging my nerve in my left thigh ..... just one trip entering the car and exiting the car makes me sick for 2 weeks and i can not move , how the hell are people supposed to exit a car with bucket seats without getting this nerve damage in the thigh ..... !

[@johnbrandt7850]

Bless you. Great tips.

[@yourPTguy]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. Stay safe and independent 🙂

[@rossmiles7169]

Good Points

[@janetsmith4851]

I drive a pickup and it is tall to get into . Do you have any tips for me ?

[@Revelation13-8]

This method does not work on bucket seats with those HUGE sides sticking out and going RIGHT IN TO YOUR THIGH ....... u can not sit on the edge at all on those seats it will screw your nerves up complete and make u in to a handicapped person who cant walk , stand or lay down after a while of doing that :(

[@shashikantnipanikar860]

Rear seat might be more difficult

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌

[@paulkatz258]

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[@stvandy1]

I don’t trust someone who is ambulatory