BaptistCare at home - Standing Strong

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Exercises

Sit to stand The sit to stand exercise helps with getting up and down from a chair, a toilet or in and out of a car.

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Move to the front of the chair. Lean your body forward, with your nose over your toes, and stand up slowly. Keep your knees slightly apart

Lower yourself back down into the chair, trying to control your descent to the chair

Repeat 5-10 times up to three times a day

To make this exercise harder, cross your arms in front of your chest or hold them out in front of you at shoulder height


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