DO
NOT put more weight on your operated leg than was allowed
while you were in the hospital. Do you know your "weight
bearing status?" If not, ask your doctor or therapist.
To sit:
-
Back up until you
feel the chair against the back of your legs.
-
Slide your operated
leg forward and lower yourself slowly into the
chair using armrests.
Try to sit in a chair
that has armrests. DO NOT sit in rocking chairs or
chairs with wheels
To stand:
-
Scoot forward in the
chair with your operated leg out in front of
you.
- Use both arms to
push yourself up to standing, then reach for the
walker.
To walk:
Keep your walker FLAT on the floor
Other things to
remember when using a walker:
DO
NOT pivot too quickly. Take small steps and turn
toward your strong leg.
DO
NOT lift the walker off the floor.
DO NOT pull up the
walker when rising from sitting.
