Thank you for this. I actually watched this on my phone while on my bathroom floor after a bad back spasm. This video kept me calm, and helped me assess that no serious damage was done- I just needed to wait for help to arrive.
I'm 70 and live in a rural area. Last Winter I fell outside while shoveling snow and had to crawl across the yard, on my hands and knees in the snow, to get to a tree that I could use to stand up. It must have looked funny and I only wish I had a video of it.
Keep small aluminum pipe whistle on your Keychain, lanyard, attached to a rollator or chair. It can be heard when your possibly too weak to yell or been down for so long your tired of yelling.
This gives great helpful hints and if you are a caretaker as I was for my mother the first thing is to calm them down and give them moral support that they will get up. I came home to find my mother on the floor scared exhausted and frustrated- so all of you with foolish comments think twice - you may be elderly yourself
Thank you. I slipped and fell on my cement garage floor and fell on my left knee. Thank God it was not my replaced knee. It did take several minutes but I finally got up off the floor. Thank you for your video and now I know how to get up off the floor. ❤ I am also 72 yrs. young.
This was amazing...relazing and taking your time is key. After having a stroke I have been left with the fear of falling. This should be covered with any and all rehab! THANK YOU ♥️
That’s my problem I’m always in a rush which is the reason I fall then I’m too exhausted to get up then I get overheated 🥵 which is so counterproductive for me 😆
I trained to use horticulture as a therapy and rehab aid. It is especially good for post cardiac and stroke problems. It benefits the mind as well as the body. The therapist will tailor the tasks to the needs of the client. Starting small and gradually doing more demanding tasks and spending more time. Working outside or even in a greenhouse. In a group but not necessarily working as a group. (I am one of those who likes company but not crowds ). Growing plants has its own rewards of course.
I recently had a crash to the floor when carrying my robot cleaner. The first place I scooted was to the freezer for some ice for my knee! Then I scooted back to the couch and did basically what you demonstrated. Apart from a nasty bruise, I was ok. The vacuum cleaner, sadly, was not. It’s dead. Thank you for sharing this important information. I will pass on to my client who has MS and sometimes falls.
The best advice I heard here was “ calm down . You’re already on the floor , you cannot go any further.” I quickly found that when I told my mother “ok. No problem. You’re fine.let’s think of a way for you to get up and see if you can do it on your own.” She calmed down and felt empowered - as opposed to me buying into the panic and picking her up immediately. Now if she falls, she is much calmer about it, and immediately looks for a solution. No fear, and no panic.
Big red! Love hearing the you stayed calm, so your mom did. I have seen many secondary back injuries, and or falls with broken bones from Good Samaritans rushing in to help, then injuring the person further, or themselves. The Brits were right- stay calm and carry on!
Omg what a fabulous video, thank you thank you thank you I suffer with arthritis in my hips knees hands & feet & sometimes when I try to clean low surface’s such as the skirting boards it’s hard to get back up, It’s frustrating to say the least this is a brilliant video TFS LOVE LIGHT & ANGEL BLESSINGS FROM ACROSS THE POND 🇬🇧 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is helpful, I have been having difficulties getting up for a while. Going to my knees is a problem, they hurt. I have never thought about just scooting to something safe to use to get up. That is helpful. Most of the time I have my phone, but occasionally I don’t.
My lower legs are weak so moving into the position of bent knee to raise up is almost impossible. I walk fine, I work in the yard, sit and get up to stand. But I cannot cross my legs when I'm seated, lower legs from knee down so weak. Upper body is fine. I fell in the yard a few weeks ago, so I crawled like a toddler across the yard, got to the chaise lounge. Its low so I reached across it and pulled myself on it, wasn't easy but I did it.
This was helpful I’m recovering from MS and cancer andI have fallen quite a bit (broke ankle once and femur) my Dr told me I’m not allowed to fall anymore but “stuff happens” so thx for the tips ❤
This was a wonderful video. I have a medical condition where I fall quite frequently and lose my balance I will definitely be using this.thank you for posting this.
Thanks you so much for sharing your precious video with us🙏 I did fall numerous of time recently…thanks God that my husband’s near me to help and lifted me up🙏🙏🙏
@suecave I too have had both knees removed. One recovery was a lot worse than the other and I’m constantly falling on the floor.I am always beat up with bruises and what not.I seem to have no strength in my arms and as you know your arms are very important when you fall.I appreciate your helpful words but this past Friday night when no one was home and I was fighting for over an hour and a half because I couldn’t get up.I appreciate your video but honestly I wish it could help me.Thanks very much.I hope it helps someone out there.😀
Brenda, I am so sorry you were down for 90 minutes plus. Other readers have posted ways they got up including a way I teach clients who have a stair case- that’s to scoot to the bottom step, then the second and sometimes the 3rd. Once your hips are above your feet a railing can be used to pull yourself up to standing. I’m sorry I don’t know your set up to offer suggestions in your home- perhaps you know a PT in your area who could offer ideas unique yo you and your home?
@@vitalityphysicaltherapynw7373. Your excellent vid is a start. People have hair raising stories. I must admit, I get mad….people go right back to what they were doing without making changes or even surveying what the heck happened, Survey the room, could a chair be flipped over to help the process of getting up. If not….buy one or modify. Dollar store pool mattresses. Inflate and hide under the couch or behind a screen. One on top of another will get you couch seat height. Slide cushion to the floor for a better grip using the furniture's wood frame. We're not doing enough. When I had hospice care for my parent…,I was shocked at how non existent the tools. Nurse and Aide were holding bedsheet with their fingers to move a patient. Handles. Have we heard of handles? Have a slick surface tarp with comfortable grips, This was hospice…..pathetic lack of equipment.
This is very helpful. Backing up to chair is a great idea. But my knees are bad, I know I couldn’t kneel on them to push up. Thinking abt it, this is where I could back up until I find my phone! Thank you so much, I never considered that. ❤😊
My 83 yr old father fell frequently but lacked the body strength to do these steps. A nurse recommended we call 911 and ask for lift assist. Our fire dept came several times to help, checked his vitals, and got him up and settled. Now my mom is doing PT to get stronger in case she falls again. It’s good for me to know the steps demonstrated in case I need to help her. Thank you.
I recently have had both knees replaced and cannot kneel on them. I ended up on the floor a few days ago, unable to get up. I was able to scoot myself backward to my bed and reach behind me to the bed frame side rails. From there, I pushed myself up a little at a time; with each push I brought my feet closer to my body and my rump a little higher against the side of the bed. Eventually I made it up high enough to scoot on to the bed. I challenge somebody to come up with a “no kneeling” method, because it ain’t easy!
I agree, I am only in my 50s but have bad knees. I have had a couple of falls whilst out with my dogs, one time I was lucky as someone helped me up but the other there was no one around and I had to get onto my knees to get up which was excrutiating. I now walk with a walking pole to help avoid having another fall! All the advice videos I have seen show kneeling to get up.
I fell outside my home. I had recent surgery on a shattered rotator cuff, + my forearm bones were hanging out. I have a metal shoulder and cemented forearm. I also have a fractured hip, on my right, and a broken big toe on my right. I crawled to the stair handbar, AND it took me 15 minutes to get myself into an upright pisition... I'm terrified of going outside alone. I have fallen in the house once, but that was easy to get up from. I reached for a chair as was up in about 5 minutes . Thank you for your demonstration . 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Artchem1- i’m glad you were able to get up. Do you have neighbors within a reasonable distance? If you are nervous about going outside, place plastic whistles in strategic places:hanging from the door knob, in a flower pot, at the base of your mailbox- you get the idea. Talk to your neighbors that you might use a whistle to alert them if you need assistance. Hope this helps.
Perhaps it won't work for everybody, but for some it will. It would be good if people that might find this a useful technique would try it out prior to an actual fall. If they find that they can do it, they should rehearse it on occasion (when someone is nearby to help) so that they really have the technique down should they need it. It would be a great help to the elderly if their doctors could prescribe a few visits with a physical therapist who could try to find a technique that would work for them.
I fell hard once on my cement driveway on my palms and knees to protect my head. Cussing and getting po'd gave me focus and strength to check myself and slowly get up on my feet. Worked. Never trip on a hose in your driveway. Owww.
Thank you for your helpful video. My only problem is that there's no way I can ever put any weight on my knees, so I'll try to figure out how to get to the last step.
Oh and….never discuss these things without saying…..do not underestimate dehydration. Dehydration is synonymous. with….tailspin. We must be able to get up, do not wait. Get to work. Take pictures of each room in your house. What would I do? . What could I use? Learn what works before it happens….
Thank you so much, couldn't get up off of floor, hard wood floors, crawled in knees n knees hurt n screening at me then no energy to get up n gad husband help me up,. Just thanks for this video.
Re staircases. An elderley lady once advised me always to go downstairs backwards to avoid falling. Mind you she grew up in a 2 up 2 diwn house in an old industrial town in the UK. These were tiny houses built by the mill owners. As many as possible crammed into as small a space as possible. They had narroe steep staircases up the centre. They were dangerous.
Excellent video, my issue why I tune into these videos, I only have one knee I can use, I had 2 torn meniscus for some reason the repair of the tears that knee feels like I have a marble with thrones,I have tried to tolerate the pain using that knee impossible, can’t dust, get on my knees and reach far into a low shelf, that being said this video is excellent for those when they find themselves on the floor. My watch is my friend should I fall and need help.
Since I had my knees replaced it hurts to be on my knees too. It does make getting up very difficult, so I avoid it, which only makes matters worse. Not sure if I would have the muscle strength needed since I don’t work the needed muscles anymore. Getting old does come with its challenges 🥴
I keep a whistle on an elastic headband tied low on my rollator. Not everyone has energy to yell or scream if your down for hours but a whistle can be heard easier and it's less energy spent. (Unless you have a broken rib causing a collapsed lung then dont use it).
This is all very good advice. But - she obviously is a heathy younger person who can do these maneuvers relatively easily. When you're 75 or 80 I guarantee it's a LOT harder! Another video I saw says use books or other solid objects to build up under your rump to get your backside higher to lift yourself up to a chair.
I have bad knees (don't know wHat), 3 times I have found myself on the floor, had a chair roll out from under me once and the other 2 times my knees just gave out. Luckily I lived where there were stairs and I lied crawled to the stairs went to a sitting position and using the hand rails and stairs below me managed to stand. I have also used a chair to get up but I have no strength in my knees and using your example (before I saw your video) I managed to get up into the chair. The first time my knees gave out I ended up in the hospital and no problem could be found I was then transferred to a rehab facility for 5weeks for occupational and PT. FYI, if I sit down and have less than a 90° angle I have trouble getting up.
Without thinking I got on my hands and knees to swish out the tub after a shower. Then I thought, OMG, how am I going to get up. I thought of grabbing the toilet but if I slipped I would probably knock my teeth out. Stark naked I managed to scoot into the living room, using a towel under my butt so I didn't stick to the floor, and crawled up my recliner. My bare butt was facing my living room window. Think ahead people.
I too had both knees replaced and thus find it excruciating to try to kneel. I managed to put a pillow under my knees and my daughter stood behind my feet to stop them from slipping. I was then able to pull myself up onto a chair.
Linda Bevier-Vian I’m in the same boat as you are. I sure didn’t think I would be in this condition so early. I was very active and woke up with a Stroke. Paralysis on my left side. I work hard everyday to get better. I fell in my kitchen and broke my tail bone. I sure don’t want to do that again.
@@judyhooper426I have Osteoarthritis my Mom and Sister had it too. I used to run 5 miles and do some weights not anymore. I can't even get up off of the floor if I fall; I have to butt walk to the stairs and get up that way.
Good advice. But I cannot kneel. My knees are damaged and arthritic and kneeling is so painful I cant even kneel on a bed or cushion for more than a few seconds. So when I fall, It's a big deal to find a way to get back up alone.
@Kathleen-Kelly-Simpson I have had many people relate the same struggle. Do you have a flight of stairs inside your home? I have taught people yo scoot yo the bottom step as I do on the floor, then move onto the first, second, third so that your feet are well below your knees and stand up with the use of the railing from the stairs. If you don’t have a flight of stairs we can be creative by using two thick cushions pulled from the couch, scooting then into a low foot rest, then onto the bare couch frame, then try standing from there. I hope this helps.
Im amazed at how many people have carpet and rugs in kitchens and bathrooms. Unhygenic apart from the trip hazard. I do have thick, quite heavy bath mats in the bathroom for after showering but they are then lifted and hung to dry after use.
if i could do all of those moves.... i wouldn't be a crip and i wouldn't have trouble getting off the floor.... i flounder away trying different positions experiencing agony until i get panicked enough to fight through the pain and get up....one day i got my chin on the running board of my truck and preceded from there.... only took a total of 35 minutes
A medium to large dog can be trained to assist you in rising. Good breeds are: German Shepherds Rottweilers Cane Corso Yes...Pit Bulls Dobermans Boxers Labs Golden Retriever You want a strong, intelligent breed. Not recommended are Dalmatians, Poodles( not enough body mass) toy breeds. But most medium to large working breed dogs can be trained easily for this.
@@Dobiegal , i have a pit but i weigh a once highly muscular 254 lbs(still mistaken for 210) and i believe that mass is too great a burden to put on a poor dog.... failed back surgery and the after effects of a stroke on my right side limit strength and flex..... i eat keto so don't suggest i lose weight, wonderful thought but i eat very little now and can't seem to tolerate much exercise though i try constantly because i love it but pain makes cowards of us all, so far I get up , eventually but the rote solution are ineffective and people are individuals, you can write me off as a contrarian old fart but i assure you, i follow advise daily and struggle to fight my condition.....reality is a bitch
How to get proficient in getting off the floor: Simply lay laminate flooring, install baseboard and T-molding. You WILL get to the point where it's easy to get up off the floor as you will be doing so at least ten times a day.
Thank u I resentful feel outside. And did much of those movements. I had to back crawl until I was able to increase my elevation. Thank u for all. It is really important for me is do not panic. Just like u instructed.😊
It’s hard if you can’t put pressure on your knees and your arms are not strong enough to push your body weight off the ground. After being paralyzed from GBS.
I can not put pressure on my knees. Both knee caps were injured over the years. I could never get up if I have to put weight on my knees. A firm pillow under each knee would make it possible.
Both knees are bone on bone I could not get on them when I fall. I set up and called 911. The firemen have to help me get up but now I have the necklace I wear when I’m by myself that automatically detects a fall.
I teach elder fitness. While most of this is good, remember, many older people have knee replacements. Most cannot kneel on that knee without a lot of pain. They will have to find a towel or some kind of cushion to kneel on, when they then try to get up.
What if I fell, facing the other direction. I didnt hear any instructions for turning around. And what if Someone else was home when I fell. Should I tell them, I dont need any help. I got this ! ! ! I have more questions. But no more time.
Obviously you've never fallen. No one has the presence of mind to go through all those checks. If you are elderly and fallen, you panic and need help getting up. The best advice is to always have your cell phone handy to call for help.
This woman is a great instructor. People can fall at any age, not just in elder years. Good information to have.
Thank you for this. I actually watched this on my phone while on my bathroom floor after a bad back spasm. This video kept me calm, and helped me assess that no serious damage was done- I just needed to wait for help to arrive.
Oh lord !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The I"m being stabbed back spasms, are the worst !
I'm 70 and live in a rural area. Last Winter I fell outside while shoveling snow and had to crawl across the yard, on my hands and knees in the snow, to get to a tree that I could use to stand up. It must have looked funny and I only wish I had a video of it.
Yep a laugh to keep from crying moment. Glad to see your fall didn't injure your sense of humor.
Keep small aluminum pipe whistle on your Keychain, lanyard, attached to a rollator or chair. It can be heard when your possibly too weak to yell or been down for so long your tired of yelling.
This gives great helpful hints and if you are a caretaker as I was for my mother the first thing is to calm them down and give them moral support that they will get up. I came home to find my mother on the floor scared exhausted and frustrated- so all of you with foolish comments think twice - you may be elderly yourself
Thank you. I slipped and fell on my cement garage floor and fell on my left knee. Thank God it was not my replaced knee. It did take several minutes but I finally got up off the floor. Thank you for your video and now I know how to get up off the floor. ❤ I am also 72 yrs. young.
This was amazing...relazing and taking your time is key. After having a stroke I have been left with the fear of falling. This should be covered with any and all rehab! THANK YOU ♥️
That’s my problem I’m always in a rush which is the reason I fall then I’m too exhausted to get up then I get overheated 🥵 which is so counterproductive for me 😆
I trained to use horticulture as a therapy and rehab aid. It is especially good for post cardiac and stroke problems. It benefits the mind as well as the body. The therapist will tailor the tasks to the needs of the client. Starting small and gradually doing more demanding tasks and spending more time. Working outside or even in a greenhouse. In a group but not necessarily working as a group. (I am one of those who likes company but not crowds ). Growing plants has its own rewards of course.
I recently had a crash to the floor when carrying my robot cleaner. The first place I scooted was to the freezer for some ice for my knee! Then I scooted back to the couch and did basically what you demonstrated. Apart from a nasty bruise, I was ok. The vacuum cleaner, sadly, was not. It’s dead.
Thank you for sharing this important information. I will pass on to my client who has MS and sometimes falls.
One of the PT guys at work always said, “those things are called ‘throw rugs’ for a reason - they just throw you down.” Wonderful video!
The best advice I heard here was “ calm down . You’re already on the floor , you cannot go any further.” I quickly found that when I told my mother “ok. No problem. You’re fine.let’s think of a way for you to get up and see if you can do it on your own.” She calmed down and felt empowered - as opposed to me buying into the panic and picking her up immediately. Now if she falls, she is much calmer about it, and immediately looks for a solution. No fear, and no panic.
Big red! Love hearing the you stayed calm, so your mom did. I have seen many secondary back injuries, and or falls with broken bones from Good Samaritans rushing in to help, then injuring the person further, or themselves.
The Brits were right- stay calm and carry on!
Omg what a fabulous video,
thank you thank you thank you
I suffer with arthritis in my hips knees hands & feet & sometimes when I try to clean low surface’s such as the skirting boards it’s hard to get back up,
It’s frustrating to say the least this is a brilliant video
TFS LOVE LIGHT & ANGEL BLESSINGS FROM ACROSS THE POND 🇬🇧
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is helpful, I have been having difficulties getting up for a while. Going to my knees is a problem, they hurt. I have never thought about just scooting to something safe to use to get up. That is helpful. Most of the time I have my phone, but occasionally I don’t.
This... is.... amazing....
You.... are.... incredible.....
Thank you for allowing me to live a better life.
Peace and love 🙏🏽
My lower legs are weak so moving into the position of bent knee to raise up is almost impossible. I walk fine, I work in the yard, sit and get up to stand. But I cannot cross my legs when I'm seated, lower legs from knee down so weak. Upper body is fine. I fell in the yard a few weeks ago, so I crawled like a toddler across the yard, got to the chaise lounge. Its low so I reached across it and pulled myself on it, wasn't easy but I did it.
This was helpful I’m recovering from MS and cancer andI have fallen quite a bit (broke ankle once and femur) my Dr told me I’m not allowed to fall anymore but “stuff happens” so thx for the tips ❤
GREAT JOB!!!!!
I'm going to be showing this to some people I'm working with very shortly. You give great directions.
The best video I have seen on UA-cam. Thank you.
This was a wonderful video. I have a medical condition where I fall quite frequently and lose my balance I will definitely be using this.thank you for posting this.
Thanks you so much for sharing your precious video with us🙏
I did fall numerous of time recently…thanks God that my husband’s near me to help and lifted me up🙏🙏🙏
I have been doing this since I was 18 months old.. I am 75 now and have perfected it
@suecave I too have had both knees removed. One recovery was a lot worse than the other and I’m constantly falling on the floor.I am always beat up with bruises and what not.I seem to have no strength in my arms and as you know your arms are very important when you fall.I appreciate your helpful words but this past Friday night when no one was home and I was fighting for over an hour and a half because I couldn’t get up.I appreciate your video but honestly I wish it could help me.Thanks very much.I hope it helps someone out there.😀
Brenda, I am so sorry you were down for 90 minutes plus. Other readers have posted ways they got up including a way I teach clients who have a stair case- that’s to scoot to the bottom step, then the second and sometimes the 3rd. Once your hips are above your feet a railing can be used to pull yourself up to standing. I’m sorry I don’t know your set up to offer suggestions in your home- perhaps you know a PT in your area who could offer ideas unique yo you and your home?
@@vitalityphysicaltherapynw7373. Your excellent vid is a start. People have hair raising stories. I must admit, I get mad….people go right back to what they were doing without making changes or even surveying what the heck happened,
Survey the room, could a chair be flipped over to help the process of getting up. If not….buy one or modify.
Dollar store pool mattresses. Inflate and hide under the couch or behind a screen. One on top of another will get you couch seat height.
Slide cushion to the floor for a better grip using the furniture's wood frame.
We're not doing enough. When I had hospice care for my parent…,I was shocked at how non existent the tools. Nurse and Aide were holding bedsheet with their fingers to move a patient. Handles. Have we heard of handles? Have a slick surface tarp with comfortable grips,
This was hospice…..pathetic lack of equipment.
Any information could prove useful to someone. Thank you
This is very helpful. Backing up to chair is a great idea. But my knees are bad, I know I couldn’t kneel on them to push up. Thinking abt it, this is where I could back up until I find my phone! Thank you so much, I never considered that. ❤😊
My 83 yr old father fell frequently but lacked the body strength to do these steps. A nurse recommended we call 911 and ask for lift assist. Our fire dept came several times to help, checked his vitals, and got him up and settled. Now my mom is doing PT to get stronger in case she falls again. It’s good for me to know the steps demonstrated in case I need to help her. Thank you.
I recently have had both knees replaced and cannot kneel on them. I ended up on the floor a few days ago, unable to get up. I was able to scoot myself backward to my bed and reach behind me to the bed frame side rails. From there, I pushed myself up a little at a time; with each push I brought my feet closer to my body and my rump a little higher against the side of the bed. Eventually I made it up high enough to scoot on to the bed. I challenge somebody to come up with a “no kneeling” method, because it ain’t easy!
Same problem for me. Fell in the yard this week and my granddaughter had to call emergency to get me up. Knees don't work.
I agree, O had knee replacement on one knee. Can't kneel on that knee anymore even though I was told I could.
I agree, I am only in my 50s but have bad knees. I have had a couple of falls whilst out with my dogs, one time I was lucky as someone helped me up but the other there was no one around and I had to get onto my knees to get up which was excrutiating. I now walk with a walking pole to help avoid having another fall! All the advice videos I have seen show kneeling to get up.
I can’t get on my knees either so if I fall have to have help to get up
That's how I did it for years. I have knee replacements also. Now my shoulders are also bad so I had to adapt.
I fell outside my home. I had recent surgery on a shattered rotator cuff, + my forearm bones were hanging out. I have a metal shoulder and cemented forearm. I also have a fractured hip, on my right, and a broken big toe on my right. I crawled to the stair handbar, AND it took me 15 minutes to get myself into an upright pisition... I'm terrified of going outside alone. I have fallen in the house once, but that was easy to get up from. I reached for a chair as was up in about 5 minutes . Thank you for your demonstration . 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Artchem1- i’m glad you were able to get up. Do you have neighbors within a reasonable distance? If you are nervous about going outside, place plastic whistles in strategic places:hanging from the door knob, in a flower pot, at the base of your mailbox- you get the idea. Talk to your neighbors that you might use a whistle to alert them if you need assistance. Hope this helps.
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Perhaps it won't work for everybody, but for some it will. It would be good if people that might find this a useful technique would try it out prior to an actual fall. If they find that they can do it, they should rehearse it on occasion (when someone is nearby to help) so that they really have the technique down should they need it.
It would be a great help to the elderly if their doctors could prescribe a few visits with a physical therapist who could try to find a technique that would work for them.
Thank you for your video, explaine in easy text and demonstrated so clearly.
To land safely on the floor you need to be pissed …. Being pissed also helps to get up .😂😂😂 😊
Oh...I can do the po part beginning to end..and the longer I am down the more po'd I get!!
You are talking from experience of course. 😂😂😂😂😂
I fell hard once on my cement driveway on my palms and knees to protect my head. Cussing and getting po'd gave me focus and strength to check myself and slowly get up on my feet. Worked. Never trip on a hose in your driveway.
Owww.
Thank you for your helpful video. My only problem is that there's no way I can ever put any weight on my knees, so I'll try to figure out how to get to the last step.
This is the best method I've seen, so far. Thanks!
Thank you for such a clear explanation of what to do. Really good filming too!
Oh and….never discuss these things without saying…..do not underestimate dehydration. Dehydration is synonymous. with….tailspin.
We must be able to get up, do not wait. Get to work.
Take pictures of each room in your house. What would I do? . What could I use?
Learn what works before it happens….
Thanks for this. I will share with my sis who has Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Looks easy enough watching you do it but I have bad knees and you need those to help yourself get up!! Any other suggestions?
Excellent video. Thank you
This video actually makes me want to do these exercises!
Thank you so much, couldn't get up off of floor, hard wood floors, crawled in knees n knees hurt n screening at me then no energy to get up n gad husband help me up,. Just thanks for this video.
Excellent advice, thank you.
Thank you for this needed and informative video. I will use this method. I liked and subscribed.
Re staircases. An elderley lady once advised me always to go downstairs backwards to avoid falling. Mind you she grew up in a 2 up 2 diwn house in an old industrial town in the UK. These were tiny houses built by the mill owners. As many as possible crammed into as small a space as possible. They had narroe steep staircases up the centre. They were dangerous.
Well done - thank you
People need to practice this. Especially seniors.
OK. I am going to deliberately fall several times tonight so I can practice falling without panicking. Hope I don't break a hip.
Excellent video, my issue why I tune into these videos, I only have one knee I can use, I had 2 torn meniscus for some reason the repair of the tears that knee feels like I have a marble with thrones,I have tried to tolerate the pain using that knee impossible, can’t dust, get on my knees and reach far into a low shelf, that being said this video is excellent for those when they find themselves on the floor. My watch is my friend should I fall and need help.
When I did fall it was impossible to get on my knees the pressure(pain) was too much.It took my husband and myself 10 min. to get me up.
Since I had my knees replaced it hurts to be on my knees too. It does make getting up very difficult, so I avoid it, which only makes matters worse. Not sure if I would have the muscle strength needed since I don’t work the needed muscles anymore. Getting old does come with its challenges 🥴
This is a ver practical video ❤I am an xphysio so I appreciate your simple instructions
I keep a whistle on an elastic headband tied low on my rollator. Not everyone has energy to yell or scream if your down for hours but a whistle can be heard easier and it's less energy spent. (Unless you have a broken rib causing a collapsed lung then dont use it).
What do you suggest when one has had both knees replaced and can’t accept the pain of resting on their knees?
Thx
Any pillows nearby that you can kneel on, so it’s not as painful as kneeling directly on the floor?
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Thank u for All of your helpful help!
Lovely video Thank you very much. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This is all very good advice. But - she obviously is a heathy younger person who can do these maneuvers relatively easily. When you're 75 or 80 I guarantee it's a LOT harder! Another video I saw says use books or other solid objects to build up under your rump to get your backside higher to lift yourself up to a chair.
Great video and instructions!
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I have bad knees (don't know wHat), 3 times I have found myself on the floor, had a chair roll out from under me once and the other 2 times my knees just gave out. Luckily I lived where there were stairs and I lied crawled to the stairs went to a sitting position and using the hand rails and stairs below me managed to stand.
I have also used a chair to get up but I have no strength in my knees and using your example (before I saw your video) I managed to get up into the chair. The first time my knees gave out I ended up in the hospital and no problem could be found I was then transferred to a rehab facility for 5weeks for occupational and PT.
FYI, if I sit down and have less than a 90° angle I have trouble getting up.
I used 2 pillows on top of each other to give me a bit of height then pulled myself up with the help of the sofa. One knee recently replaced.
Way to go!!!
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Thank you for this video.
I usually grab hold of a case of whisky nearby to get off the floor
Without thinking I got on my hands and knees to swish out the tub after a shower. Then I thought, OMG, how am I going to get up. I thought of grabbing the toilet but if I slipped I would probably knock my teeth out. Stark naked I managed to scoot into the living room, using a towel under my butt so I didn't stick to the floor, and crawled up my recliner. My bare butt was facing my living room window. Think ahead people.
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Thank you for sharing. But got the elderly who have very weak painful knees and wrists it won't help. Is there any other way ?
I really need this
Great video. My problem is having had both knees replaced,it’s very painful to kneel on them.
I too had both knees replaced and thus find it excruciating to try to kneel. I managed to put a pillow under my knees and my daughter stood behind my feet to stop them from slipping. I was then able to pull myself up onto a chair.
What do you have for a stroke surviver???I have no use of my left arm/hand; and very little use of my left leg/foot....
Linda Bevier-Vian I’m in the same boat as you are. I sure didn’t think I would be in this condition so early. I was very active and woke up with a Stroke. Paralysis on my left side. I work hard everyday to get better. I fell in my kitchen and broke my tail bone. I sure don’t want to do that again.
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Won't work with bad knees and weak arms.
Denise Darrell that's why we should get as strong as possible while we can
@@judyhooper426I have Osteoarthritis my Mom and Sister had it too. I used to run 5 miles and do some weights not anymore. I can't even get up off of the floor if I fall; I have to butt walk to the stairs and get up that way.
According to your video, most people break bones. Do you offer help to them on how you get up?
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Excellent and sensible thank you.
Doesn't work for the elderly that doesn't have body strength
Then get one of those medic alert systems. When you fall you press a button on a wristband or necklace. And it rings for help.
Good advice. But I cannot kneel. My knees are damaged and arthritic and kneeling is so painful I cant even kneel on a bed or cushion for more than a few seconds. So when I fall, It's a big deal to find a way to get back up alone.
@Kathleen-Kelly-Simpson I have had many people relate the same struggle. Do you have a flight of stairs inside your home? I have taught people yo scoot yo the bottom step as I do on the floor, then move onto the first, second, third so that your feet are well below your knees and stand up with the use of the railing from the stairs. If you don’t have a flight of stairs we can be creative by using two thick cushions pulled from the couch, scooting then into a low foot rest, then onto the bare couch frame, then try standing from there. I hope this helps.
Im amazed at how many people have carpet and rugs in kitchens and bathrooms. Unhygenic apart from the trip hazard. I do have thick, quite heavy bath mats in the bathroom for after showering but they are then lifted and hung to dry after use.
How does one do all these check ups after you fell on your face as I did .
if i could do all of those moves.... i wouldn't be a crip and i wouldn't have trouble getting off the floor.... i flounder away trying different positions experiencing agony until i get panicked enough to fight through the pain and get up....one day i got my chin on the running board of my truck and preceded from there.... only took a total of 35 minutes
A medium to large dog can be trained to assist you in rising. Good breeds are:
German Shepherds
Rottweilers
Cane Corso
Yes...Pit Bulls
Dobermans
Boxers
Labs
Golden Retriever
You want a strong, intelligent breed. Not recommended are Dalmatians, Poodles( not enough body mass) toy breeds.
But most medium to large working breed dogs can be trained easily for this.
@@Dobiegal , i have a pit but i weigh a once highly muscular 254 lbs(still mistaken for 210) and i believe that mass is too great a burden to put on a poor dog.... failed back surgery and the after effects of a stroke on my right side limit strength and flex..... i eat keto so don't suggest i lose weight, wonderful thought but i eat very little now and can't seem to tolerate much exercise though i try constantly because i love it but pain makes cowards of us all, so far I get up , eventually but the rote solution are ineffective and people are individuals, you can write me off as a contrarian old fart but i assure you, i follow advise daily and struggle to fight my condition.....reality is a bitch
Bless your heart! I’m so glad you made it up. I’m sure that was a long 35 minutes.
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Would it be possible to add big print for spanish subtitles ? I could then share to many friends my age..
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Thank you, from an old duck!
How to get proficient in getting off the floor: Simply lay laminate flooring, install baseboard and T-molding. You WILL get to the point where it's easy to get up off the floor as you will be doing so at least ten times a day.
I used to get up very easily, too. Things change. I hope you never need assistance with falls.
Thank u I resentful feel outside. And did much of those movements. I had to back crawl until I was able to increase my elevation. Thank u for all. It is really important for me is do not panic. Just like u instructed.😊
Geesh - By the time I got halfway thru your checklist I'd be sound asleep on the floor
These are nice if you have use of all limbs. I am paralyzed on the left side and wouldnt be able to that
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Won't work if you had knee replacement. If possible I scoop to the stairs and I can get up from there
It’s hard if you can’t put pressure on your knees and your arms are not strong enough to push your body weight off the ground. After being paralyzed from GBS.
What happens if no chair nearby? Also what about those of us who can’t kneel?
I can not put pressure on my knees. Both knee caps were injured over the years. I could never get up if I have to put weight on my knees. A firm pillow under each knee would make it possible.
I can’t kneel with total knee replacement, please show a way where you don’t have to kneel.
I have no cartilage in my knees, I have not tried to go on my knees for years.
Both knees are bone on bone I could not get on them when I fall. I set up and called 911. The firemen have to help me get up but now I have the necklace I wear when I’m by myself that automatically detects a fall.
Sensible realistic video standing from cross legs is very risky for elderly people even assuming they could sit cross legged. Thanks
Didn't help still stuck on the floor
No wonder you fall over, you are dragging a string around, waiting to catch and trip you up 😂😂😂
I'm surprised you didn't trip on the microphone cord
I can not use my knee's it hurts when I do that.
I USE PAINKILLER PILLS, AND THOSE 'HEAT PATCHES'. TO EASE THE PAIN
I teach elder fitness. While most of this is good, remember, many older people have knee replacements. Most cannot kneel on that knee without a lot of pain. They will have to find a towel or some kind of cushion to kneel on, when they then try to get up.
Suggestion: Next time use a wireless mic, less chance of getting entangled in the cord.
What if I fell, facing the other direction. I didnt hear any instructions for turning around. And what if Someone else was home when I fell. Should I tell them, I dont need any help. I got this ! ! !
I have more questions. But no more time.
Obviously you've never fallen. No one has the presence of mind to go through all those checks. If you are elderly and fallen, you panic and need help getting up. The best advice is to always have your cell phone handy to call for help.
Not everyone panics. Handling yourself in an emergency without panicking can be learned.
D W Obviously you are a curmudgeon. Practice these moves *before* you fall!