Anterior Hip

Sitting1. Back up to the chair until you feel it with the backs of your knees.2. Reach back for the armrests and lower yourself slowly.3. To stand, scoot forward in the chair. Push yourself up using the armrests. When you have yourbalance, reach for your walking aid (walker/crutches).SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Toilet TransfersYou may need a raised toilet seat or a handicapped height toilet if you have difficult getting on oroff of a standard height toilet. . A specific commode chair and/or other equipment may berecommended by your occupational therapist.1. Back up to the toilet until you feel it with the back of your legs.2. Reach back for the edge of the toilet seat or safety rails and slowly lower yourself.3. To stand up, push up from the seat or safety rails using your arms.4. Be sure you have your balance before reaching for your walking aid.SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOU:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________