Sitting Up from Lying Down - How To | Quadriplegic (C5,C6,C7)
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Being able to sit up from lying down is important in living with a Spinal Cord Injury but is difficult to do for quadriplegics. This is a video of me demonstrating how to sit up from lying down.
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How do you sit up from laying down?
I can't move as quickly as you but I use the same position of rolling onto my side first then pushing myself up with my arms. I still have a really sharp pain in my neck if trying to roll over too quickly. But other patients have definitely gave me far more tips than any Drs, so thank you! I really appreciate these things!
Awesome, thank you for watching and sharing how you sit up!
I actually do so in bed by getting my legs to go over the edge and then I either use an elbow to get up the rest of the way...or I grab onto my trapeze and pull myself up. I do also find it easier if I tuck my chin for some reason.
Yeah, head control really affects balance and where your body goes. I use the bed rail on my bed to sit up.
I can't sit u without support on bed there are bed rails I put one arm into it and 1st I turn them with other arm I push my body upwards
As a current occupational therapy student planning treatments for clients whom experienced a C5-C6 SCI, I found this video tremendously helpful in coming up with useful strategies. Thank you!
Awesome, I'm glad I could help! Thank you for watching and commenting!
This is awesome! I have a really difficult time doing this but I think I will try the way that you do it!
It took me a while before I could do this. I still find it easier to do it on my left side than on my right side.
If you're able to do strengthening exercises of your arms/shoulders, that may help. I've noticed it gets easier the bigger that my muscles get but I'm not sure if that's a typical experience. Either way, practice makes perfect, you'll get the hang of this or find your own technique! 💜
@ ErinField: yes, same here. I know I'm missing a hip and leg...but I still have a lot of muscle for some reason. By the way, it's lovely to see and hear from you again...where have you been lately? Are you a lawyer yet?
Im so proud of you Mason keep up doing good 👍🏻
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Storms had the interwebs down so I'm playing catch up. Keep up the great work. Dropping a thumbs up.
Thanks.
Hi. I’m a C6-7 quad. I’ve seen a number of your videos. You can tell that you’ve worked hard to have as much function as you do. That’s awesome!! I have one question though. Why are you not using a manual wheelchair? You certainly can! I started out in a power chair and within the first two years was able to say adios to that bulky power chair and use a manual chair all the time. I will admit, it was a bit difficult at first, especially on carpet, or outside. But it is definitely something that’s allowed me to be stronger, more confident and more!! Maneuvering is so much easier, in general, and you can fit in tighter areas. So many advantages!! I’m praying that you start using a manual wheelchair. I’m sure you’ll discover the many benefits! Peace!!
Thanks! I have a manual wheelchair but do not use it as much as my power wheelchair. Here's my video explaining why: ua-cam.com/video/dTi-upXm8XM/v-deo.html
Thanks! I watched your video you specified in your reply. I’m a fairly active person and I average anywhere between 3,500 and 4,500 propulsion’s each day, except when I’m sick. I’ve been using a manual chair, solely, for about 25 years and can honestly say that if you exercise and stretch your shoulders and arms, I don’t have triceps, that the shoulder pain is no where near as bad as you’re afraid it will be! Also, if you do end up injuring your shoulder, you always have your power chair to fall back on! Just make sure that you keep the battery in good condition so that if you do need to fall back on it, the battery won’t crap out on you or anything. And as far as exercising, just pushing around in a manual chair is so much great exercise that there’s little that you would need to do in additional exercises to keep strength, flexibility, function, etc. And you certainly don’t need to worry about Carpal Tunnel, as you are also a quad. And I saw another video of yours just now about having a manual chair and going to physical therapy to strengthen yourself and you can use it but I really don’t see the logic in that. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t know of anyone who went to the gym to learn how to swim. You need to get in the water. Why don’t you give your manual chair a try, since you already have it, and use it for 2 months without resorting to your power chair unless absolutely necessary? Go get ‘em!!
I went to therapy a few years ago to strengthen myself, gain independence, and order a manual wheelchair. I can use it and everything but am way less independent in the manual wheelchair than in my power wheelchair. I feel more disabled in my manual wheelchair than in my power wheelchair because I can't do much in it. Also, I'm working a full time job now and need my power wheelchair so that I can drive my van. I know so many people who have had to get surgery due to using a manual wheelchair for years. It's honestly a personal preference as to which type of wheelchair you use. I much prefer my power wheelchair for daily use. I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just saying that it's my preference. Thanks for your input, it's much appreciated!
This was inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great video and informative as usual 👍🏾
+JahJJMac Thank you very much!
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Thanks for watching!
Are u able to transfer from floor to wheelchair?
No, but I am trying out a floor lift and am going to try using it to get myself from my wheelchair to the floor and from the floor to my wheelchair. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Question how did you get out of your power chair and onto the floor????
I had someone help, but I do have a new lift that will allow me to get from my wheelchair to the floor and from the floor to the wheelchair. I plan to make a video this month showing it. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@masonx54 I love watching your videos
@christhompson7820 I appreciate that!
Great job! Do you have tricep function?
My left arm has little function and my right arm has even less. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@masonx54 To see you do all that you've taught yourself to do is truly amazing.
Do you have wrist Flexion and can you hold objects with thumb and index finger?
This video of mine should answer your question: ua-cam.com/video/wRgHz7mNWRo/v-deo.html
@@masonx54 Thanks you helped a lot in my studies
Can you show How you get up in your wheelchair from the floor ?
I'm not able to do that yet.
are you able to do a floor transfer to your chair
No, I haven’t figured out how to do that yet.
Awesome video, thank you. How do you get on the floor?
+Ian Sands Thanks for watching! Right now, I have someone pick me up under my armpits and if there's someone else to help as well, they lift under my knees.
I will try to practice sitting up like this. It seems in that position you could get a lot of good stretching and exercise
+Ian Sands Goodluck!
If you do regular stretching on the floor or mobility work I highly recommend laying on your stomach on a regular basis to keep your back stretched out. Those who have not worked on keeping their back stretched out over the years sometimes wind up with a curved spine where they really can't lay on their stomach or even really sit in their chair without their back being obviously curved. Had a friend a C6 who was in his chair for 40 years and when on the weight lifting bench his back would not flatten out even when he benched 80% Of his body weight. He was a really great guy and loved to play table tennis. When the paddle is strapped around your hand it is fun to play and the paddle doesn't fly across the room
My country is named Bangladesh. I'm just like you, the patient who was hit at the C-5 Sequence level. what is your country name?
USA 🇺🇲
Can you show how you get back in your wheelchair?
Paraplegic Boy I don't have an effective method yet, but you can look up other videos on UA-cam that shows how to.
alright.
How do you get in your wheelchair then ? Does your buddy help you ?
+Paraplegic Boy If there is only one person that can help, I have them get behind me and grab me under my armpits. If there is another person that can help, I have them grab under my knees.
How many had to help you after that video?
Can i need abdominal binders or anything else to support my back
I'm not sure if this is a question or a statement.
Yes it is a question
What is the question?
@@masonx54 i want to strart sitting like in this video so is it necessary to wear any back support ?
I recommend having someone behind you to catch you if you fall.
Does your siblings help you
No, they don't live with me.
Cool u have your own apartment
No, I live with my parents.
Me too mason. I’m 38. How old are u
22