Chapter 4

Preparations for getting up

This chapter shows how to strengthen the trunk muscles, so that patients are well prepared for standing up later.

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Trunk activity is the basis for getting up and should be started early. The patient sits on a daybed or on an armchair.

Exercises

Exercise 1 – Trunk mobilization in a seated position

Exercise 2 – Trunk training: weight on hand

Exercise 3 – Trunk training: tilting the upper body forward

Exercise 4 – Sliding on the bed to change position

Further Exercises

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