Top 3 exercises to make getting up from a low chair EASIER

What if you didn't have to dread getting stuck in a low chair?!
If you have difficulty getting up from low chair, toilet, couch or even beach chair- this is the video for you! You will learn the 3 best exercises to build the necessary leg strength to stand up confidently. Even with osteoarthritis of the knees or hips, it is possible!
Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist and Kristin who is a member of Adventurers for Life and currently has bone on bone knee osteoarthritis. These exercises help to build strength in the quadriceps (thighs) and glutes and hamstrings (back of legs) which can help to increase support in the knees.
Too often, many people worry or have anxiety about sitting on certain surfaces because of the fear they may get stuck or may need someone to help them up. If this is you, consistency with these exercises is key to unlock confidence. It's important to make sure your joints are supported and prepared with both mobility and power to rise up easily.
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The exercises include: banded chair squats, skier swings and lift offs.
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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[@soldierfitpersonaltraining]

Hi Alyssa! I teach group fitness and a lot of my clients are seniors with osteoarthritis…I have been watching your videos and learning so much from you! A huge thank you from myself and all of my clients ☺️

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy to help!!

[@carolinejohn4537]

Thank you , excellent information and demonstration from your lovely assistant. Makes it so relatable and give us hope when you have someone in front of you able to do something now that was impossible in the past. Love your channel❤

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm glad you love the channel. Stay tuned for more upcoming videos!

[@user-qd2oj1zb4i]

Alyssa, you are an excellent trainer! ... and life saver! Thank you to your assistant also for helping to show reality in what some aren't able to do but are then able to do!! Thank you sincerely!!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm so happy to hear that! You're welcome.

[@resaboutb.9566]

Thank you for this: I am SO ENCOURAGED to see a beautiful woman of my size completing these exercises. As I watched, I became teary, knowing I could NEVER do this! My actual first thought was, "Oh, that poor woman!" because I actually felt pain in my knees *just watching!* This makes me wonder, "Could this ever be me???" The gyrations of my getting up from the toilet would almost be comedic if not so sad and torturous. There is no excuse for me NOT to try these, and today starts my journey.

[@arthritisadventure]

You got this!

[@carollane7938]

Thank you Alyssa and Kristin, these are wonderful exercises. I want to preserve my ability to be able to stand up from low toilets and couches!

[@arthritisadventure]

You can do it!

[@Flow888100]

How to fix knee pain on the outer side of the knee?

[@pamrosser3643]

Another great video! Thank you Alyssa😃

[@arthritisadventure]

You're so welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

Thank You ladies I needed this video. New to your channel Alyssa. I’m Ms J. Glad you popped up in my recommended list this morning. Be Blessed and have a wonderful day ladies.

[@arthritisadventure]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@mainstreet1730]

Thank you both for this video! It motivated me!

[@arthritisadventure]

I'm here for motivation. You got this!

[@aesea57804]

Love when Kristen gets up from that low bench right at the first. I’d be happy too! These are very helpful demos.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked them!

[@rosarieramon1081]

Thank you both for helping us with these exercises 🙂

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them!

[@KathyBGood]

I've been doing the fast stand up & slow controlled sit down for less than a week, just randomly. I can't believe how quickly it has worked! I'm late sixties didn't really think muscle would grow that quick. Thank God it does. I'm not sure what "squeezing the hips" means in this video. It's not the glutes, some other muscle? thanks Alyssa.

[@arthritisadventure]

Keep it up! Squeezing the hips means squeezing the glutes to bring my your hips forward as you stand up

[@KathyBGood]

@@arthritisadventure thank you!

[@karolvoigt3636]

Thank you!! You are awesome

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

[@ilarajguru8502]

Thank you for

[@arthritisadventure]

Always welcome!

[@susayoun]

Bravo!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video!

[@Liz_Brown]

Thanks!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the support

[@marinwillow23]

thank you so much Dr Alyssa and Kristin. I will definitely try these exercises

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@lizlemon9632]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@arthritisadventure]

You are welcome!

[@jayshreemehta843]

Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

You're welcome

[@cristinapellicciotti7506]

Thank you 😊

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome :)

[@katiealdana2964]

Great video--thank you so much!

[@arthritisadventure]

You are so welcome!

[@kaywahab1281]

Thank you very much

[@arthritisadventure]

Welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@daxwilkinson767]

Fabulous explanation. 21s style very useful for seat to stand squat. ❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@kimsmith4568]

Thank you so much you are amazing!!!!

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Graceandres3]

Very encouraging video.

[@arthritisadventure]

Yes! You got this, low chairs can be done.

[@bsingh8847]

🙏👍Thank you for this video, Really helpful.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stef3565]

Wonderful video!

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked it!

[@amyanderson1246]

Thank you so much...this is really going to help me❤❤❤

[@arthritisadventure]

You’re welcome 😊

[@user-ow9jy8ss8u]

nice moves!THANK YOU!

[@arthritisadventure]

you're welcome!

[@jacobterpoorten9961]

Thanks, great vedeos.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them!

[@patriciajoyner9871]

Oh I have to try.this gives hope

[@arthritisadventure]

Great! You got this!

[@MichaelHull-rq9fe]

Excellent video

[@arthritisadventure]

Thank you very much!

[@HazelW-oe2ls]

​@arthritisadventure Thank you for all your excellent work. Would these exercises work for people with both bilateral hip and bilateral knee replacements? Thank you.

[@lonniedrahos6619]

I really need this as after knee surgery, I have trouble standing from low chairs. I’m going to practice your tips!

[@arthritisadventure]

hope they help!

[@sheeladsouza4922]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cybercamp2900]

Professional PT style is evident 🙏🏻 We/I have gained some of my strength back with your advice. Motorcycles are a fun AND dangerous hobby, sometimes painful though 🤨

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video.

[@starbright1256]

I'm going to try this. Thank you

[@arthritisadventure]

Hope you enjoy!

[@wmbriggz]

Going to give these exercises a try… ordered the bands…greatly enjoy these videos… and they are helping,,,,

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like them! Keep up the great work.

[@marciasmith5934]

Thank you will be trying these exercises,love your channel Dr.God bless you for taking care of us seniors.

[@arthritisadventure]

Happy to help!

[@teremanzur]

Thanks a los both of you…❤ tris video is exactly what I need… I love your chanel Alissa. God bless you.

[@arthritisadventure]

So glad you like it!

[@debrapollard2044]

This lady did Great

[@arthritisadventure]

She sure did!

[@sandysue202]

Thank you, Alyssa, for showing us these. I won't sit on my daughters couches for this very reason! And I will be checking out that cloth band. I am always just a bit uneasy when I use the latex bands, both the tubes and the flat bands. I have visions of there being a weak spot, and a sudden break will occur.😮

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you liked the video! The cloth band is a great approach.

[@thenderaaa9252]

Would be interesting to know what leg routine Alyssa uses for herself. I don't think she is using these techniques that she teaches for osteoarthritis sufferers; she has built substantial leg muscles/strength.

[@marianneegland5576]

I agree. Would love to know her routine.

[@arthritisadventure]

I might have a video in the future! Let me know of any other video ideas you'd like to see.

[@ilonaisaacs8150]

How about a really low beach chair that is used in the sand?

[@HazelW-oe2ls]

​@arthritisadventure Would you please do a video for tennis elbow/golfers elbow? Thank you

[@harwellsj]

😊😊

[@marylightfoot4817]

For me no knee pain but my problems are trouble with balance and I think my knees lock. Don’t think I have soft knees. My Ms is challenging for me. Thanks for you videos.

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you like the videos! Keep up the work on the balance.

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

Interesting. Gives me an idea to try. My knees aren't the problem, but this looks like it might be good for a recalcitrant hip, too. Some serious power-lifters swear by "box squats" which in principle are very much like your second exercise. I keep looking for ways to hit the posterior chain without causing a flareup. And for the holy grail: a good low-impact hill-sprint substitute to work on VO2 max.

[@arthritisadventure]

Give it a try if you're feeling good and see how it goes.

[@poonamghai6260]

Please do help me with my pain in my arms and shoulder. Specially when I sleep at night when I sleep on the side, the arm pains, which ever side I sleep.

[@michellejeter3895]

Question, will this exercise also assist with strength for a straight posture?

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Gluteus medius amnesia also IT band problems. Broke my femoral stem and had anterior hip replacement said the found another femur fracture and made me stay off it for three weeks then said it was fine. Advice?

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

I bought those leg straps a month ago and they are amazing. Where have they been all my life 😊 I will be 72 years YOUNG next month. I will NOT give into or Claim stiffness, soreness and mobility issues in Jesus name AMEN🙏🏾 Love your channel. Ms J

[@arthritisadventure]

Glad you love the channel! 72 years YOUNG. Love it!

[@vickiwhite725]

Amen!!!❤

[@TRTGCbyjroed]

@@vickiwhite725 AMEN indeed☺

[@terismidt4920]

I'm 64 years old. I have osteoporosis in my hips and back. I have been walking a little bend over because of the pain I have in my left hip/groin. It is very painful getting up from a sitting position. Will these exercises help with that? Thank you for this video.

[@helenfanegan1102]

You are awesome, but can someone that has arthritis and lumbar spinal stenosis do this exercises

[@watchwomanofthedragon8376]

I had mashed hips that refractories. I healed in an upright position like the mischlien woman the swelling was like a cast. Hit by a car 3 times with 3 bounces. A miracle as left rib cage mashed too punctured lung & concussion Jesus let me stay. Il see if I can learn this.

[@Dale-AnneVanderMerwe]

Hello. Where can I get this stretchy band.?? I'm from South Africa.

[@arthritisadventure]

You can find them on the amazon store. www.amazon.com/shop/adventurealive

[@DenGio55]

Help! I don’t see the link for the cotton band. Looks like the perfect thing for me. My knee is bone on bone, but bigger problem is my glutes have severe atrophy and tears. Would these exercises be ok? Thank you so much!

[@arthritisadventure]

Here is the link: amzn.to/4a9383X

[@DenGio55]

@@arthritisadventure thank you!!

[@sakinahshakir214]

😊❤

[@arthritisadventure]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandhya45354]

Hello I am 21 suffering from osteoarthritis in hip joint for 2 years i tried so many things and improved a lot but still there is pain and stiffness making it difficult for me to carry out daily routines please help me i am already following you still need your help 😭😔😔

[@bridgetmcpherson8073]

I do these exercises as I have had a knee replacement on my left knee, however I have pain inside my right knee, when I stand the pain is extreme after workouts and I have to ice it. Clearly I am doing something wrong?

[@arthritisadventure]

Try doing the exercises in front of a mirror. Your knees may be moving in like I talked about in the video. You can learn a lot using a mirror when doing exercises!

[@taysoimuay4902]

I have left knee pain when I walk. I follow your instructions. When do excise at time I can't balance. Why?

[@arthritisadventure]

Pain when walking and difficulty balancing can be caused by a variety of things including: muscle imbalances, decreased mobility, strength asymmetry (one side is stronger than other), decreased sensation (I.e neuropathy), etc.

[@debrapollard2044]

How long did it take for her to get to this stage?

[@arthritisadventure]

This is difficult to say an exact time she could do this but she was very diligent when we were working together for almost a year.

[@RiDankulous]

That's a low stool. That's a pretty good accomplishment for anybody but especially someone with knee pain.

[@arthritisadventure]

She has been working hard with the movements to get there!

[@ajessm]

Actually, a physio told me it is inadvisable to sit in a low chair. It is bad for your back. You should always sit so that your hips are higher than your knees she said

[@arthritisadventure]

I wouldn’t say I agree, low seating surfaces are not inherently bad. Sometimes there isn’t a choice not to sit in low surfaces especially low public toilets and some chairs in public places.

[@vickiwhite725]

Is there a reason the hands have to go under the chin? Can your arms just go free range?

[@arthritisadventure]

your arms can be anywhere that's most comfortable

[@AnitaVelarde-qu8bp]

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[@victoriachanel2493]

New to your channel, can you recommend sneakers for someone who has to stand all day at work??❤

[@arthritisadventure]

I love the Kuru brand: kurufootwear.sjv.io/qnBZ35. I have the Atoms and am wearing the Flux in the video.

[@MichaelHonahara]

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[@MichaelHonahara]

Truly you asurred me that after giving your natural herbal medications to my autistic son he will be fine, after 21 days he speaks better thanks to Doctor isibor.❤

[@winnepeterson6570]

What do you mean by squeezing the hips? Do you mean squeezing the buttocks (glutes)?

[@arthritisadventure]

Squeeze the glutes as you stand up to bring your hips forward.

[@danloy6732]

Weight distribution is different between men and women!

[@AnitaVelarde-qu8bp]

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