Independence assessments may test your ability to get in and out of a chair on your own. Now although you may not be at this stage of your lives yet, many of us are no longer maintaining our bodies which will help keep our independence.
The ‘sit to stand’ exercise is a great way to introduce practical leg strength into a routine as well as encouraging good posture.
- Start by standing in front of a chair
- With your weight through your heals, bend at the knees so your bottom reaches out behind you towards the chair.
- Your chest should remain high to help maintain good posture (don’t slump)
- Control the movement the whole way down to the seat (don’t just dropdown onto it)
- Once seated, move your chest over your knees while maintaining good posture.
- Then stand up using your thigh and bottom muscles maintaining a consistent gap between your knees.
- If you can repeat 10 times.
As always what has been suggested is general information and doesn’t take into account an individuals limitations or needs. Please look for a medical opinion to see if this exercise is appropriate for you.
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