Sit to Stand / Stand to Sit

SITTING:

• Make sure brakes are on


• Swing away foot rest and take one off


• Have the client put feets on floor


• Have client scoot forward


• Make sure feet are somewhat behind knees (less than 90 degree bend)


• Reach back for arm rest


• Lean forward


• OT puts one hand on small of back and one on the humerus (steadying assistance)


• Have the client stand

STANDING:

• OT places one hand on humerus and one hand on small of back


• Have client reach hands back to arm rests


• Have client sit back