How to Get Up from a Chair Using Your Walker with the Stagger Step Technique

[@kathleenardrey5094]

My walker doesn't have the braking device. I will try this with my roller, which has the brakes. You showed how to not tip the walker to the weaker side, which is kind of my fear. Thank you again for another clear and informative lesson. peace

[@TomLawless-f2c]

What should you do if the chair you are sitting in has no arm rests?

[@rawister]

Excellent question. That is my problem. I have a hard time getting up if I don't have something to hold onto.

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Thanks. I was wondering the same situation also!

[@yourPTguy]

Great question. It can be tricky when someone sits in a chair without arm rests. Some people are able to perform this technique with just one hand on the side of the chair seat next to their thigh. Others have some success putting one of their hands between their legs at the front of the chair seat. Another helpful suggestion that some do is to use the table or surface they are sitting next to (like at a restaurant for example). But be careful here because sometimes those tables and such can tip over. Finally, there can be an incorporation of both the stagger step technique and some of the steps demonstrated in my "5 Simple steps to stand from a chair" video found here ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPWiIeXnNpnqpI ) that can be used to help. I hope that helps! Stay safe and independent 😊

[@TomLawless-f2c]

@@yourPTguy Thank you for the info.

[@kateclark7250]

Thank you

[@SusiesOnTheScene]

This looks doable but what if the hand you need to put on the walker is weak. I normally push up with my right hand and my left forearm. Then I grabbed the walker.

[@nicoleperron3315]

Makes sense, but you forgot to tell people to put the brakes on before doing this. It may be obvious to you but not to someone who's new at this. At the hospital the rollator that they gave me to use, the brakes didn't even work and when I came home I was told to buy a rollator but I keep forgetting to use the brakes, so it can be more like an amusement park ride😂

[@yourPTguy]

For sure! Yep, it's always a must to put the brakes on. Rollators can be great! I also made a video covering some of the basics of the Rollators as well here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5WmfJ13fbCJjZo I hope you find it helpful. Stay safe and independent! 😊

[@nicoleperron3315]

@@yourPTguy I live on a second floor, do you have any tricks for getting the rollator down a flight of stairs and back up? I only go out for medical appointments right now because the men from the adapted transport carry it up and down for me. I can't leave it outside it will get stolen and I don't know how much rain it can take. Any suggestions would be helpful.

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Good to know