Walkers: Chairs
A walker can also help you when you sit down and get up. Note: If you have had your hip replaced, you may need special instructions. Ask your health care provider to show you the best way to move safely.
To Sit Down
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1.Back up until you feel the chair behind you. If you have an injured leg, knee, or hip, extend that leg out in front of you. |
2.Bend forward at your hip. Reach behind you with one hand and grab the armrest or the side of the chair. Do the same with the other hand. |
3.Lower yourself onto the center of the chair, then slide back. |
Tip: Find sturdy, high-seated chairs with arms. If you must use a chair that swivels or has wheels, back it up against something stable before you sit down.
To get up
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To get up, do the reverse of the 3 steps above.
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Hold the crossbar of the walker with one hand, and the arm of the chair with the other.
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Don’t try to use only the walker to stand—it could tip over.
