Standing up with crutches or a walking stick
- Place feet under knees.
- Move to the edge of the chair/bed and lean forward.
- Hold the walking aid/s in one hand.
If using two crutches or walking sticks, hold them on the weaker side. - Push up on the chair/bed with the free hand to stand up.
Question
When using two crutches/sticks, why do you think they should be held on the weaker side?
So that the person can push up on the chair with the stronger side.
Sitting down with crutches or a walking stick
- Stand in front of the chair/bed, with back of legs touching it.
- Hold the walking aid/s in one hand.
If using two crutches or walking sticks, hold them on the weaker side. - Reach back with the free hand to hold onto the chair/bed and slowly sit down.
Watch the video to see how to stand up and sit down with crutches.
Watch the video to see how to stand up and sit down a walking stick.
Standing up with a walking frame or rollator
- Put the walking frame or rollator just in front of you.
If using a rollator, put the brakes on. - Move to the edge of the chair/bed, place feet under knees and lean forward.
- Push through the chair/bed to stand up.
Do not pull on the walking aid to stand up as it may tip over. Push on the chair.
Sitting down with a walking frame or rollator
- Stand in front of chair/bed, with back of legs touching it.
If using a rollator, put the brakes on. - Reach back with hands to hold onto the chair/bed.
- Slowly sit down.
Watch the video to see how to stand up and sit down with a rollator. Use the same process for a walking frame.
Activity
Practise standing up and sitting down with the walking aids available to you.
Practise explaining to someone else how to stand up and sit down with a walking aid.