Get Up From Floor Seniors

Total Therapy Solution - Physical Therapy · 0:44

In this practice

Key teachings

Safe transitions from floor to standing
Body awareness in functional movement
Empowerment through independent mobility
Fall prevention strategies

Ideal for

Seniors and older adults
Individuals seeking to improve functional movement
Those recovering from injury or surgery (with medical clearance)
Anyone looking to enhance stability and fall prevention

Lesson

Steps

Floor-to-stand techniques (variations)
Core engagement for stability
Utilizing leverage and support for ascent
Controlled descent to the floor

Benefits

Improved functional strength for daily activities
Enhanced balance and coordination
Increased confidence in personal mobility
Reduced risk of falls and injuries
Greater independence in movement

Transcript

however you want to do it I want you to get down so you're sitting on the ground okay and then I want you to stand up okay there's no way I can come straight up am I allowed to roll over anything you want to do anything you want to [Music] do like I kind of think what you do think about it but it's better you think about it now than when you fall and then everybody's freaking out yeah [Music] beautiful am i l yeah yep yep yep

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 8 minutes
Equipment: yoga matsturdy chair or wall for support (optional)
Target areas: legscorehipsoverall functional strengthbalance system
Energy: balancing

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