Top tips to stand safely
Date issued: August 2025
For review: August 2027
Ref: C-622/HW/Physiotherapy/Top tips to stand safely
PDF: Top tips to stand safely.pdf [pdf] 320KB
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Shuffle your bottom forwards to the edge of the bed/chair and tuck your feet underneath, with your heels flat on the floor.
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Lean forwards (nose over toes), some people find it helpful to rock a few times for momentum.
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Push up from the edge of the bed/chair. Look ahead and stand up. Once you are standing, you can now hold onto your frame or walking aid if you have one.
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DO NOT hold your frame to stand up, it will fall back on you.
