AIM:
To train getting up from the floor
Rationale:
People with neurological conditions are at risk of falls. A backwards chaining method is used to teach the patient to get up from the floor in the event of a fall. A piece of furniture (chair) is used for support. Practice begins in standing, and the patient moves down towards to the floor one step at a time and back into standing. Once each step is mastered, the next step is added until the patient can move from lying on the floor to standing.
Equipment:
- 2 pillows
- Chair
- Floor mats
Key Points:
- Ensure therapist stands close by to assist patient if necessary
Common Errors:
- Therapist is standing when the patient is on the floor
- Therapist is on the floor when the patient is standing
Progression and Variety:
- Remove therapist instructions
- Practice moving on the floor to a stable piece of furniture to assist in getting up from the floor