Day 5

Onwards, if you have adequate balance, you may be allowed to walk and sit on the chair.

Walking :

• Use walker initially.
• Walk halfway into the walker, keeping the hip straight. Avoid rotating the foot.
• Lift the walker straight up and place it ahead of you by six inches and walk into the walker.
  

Sitting :

• Use high chair or put a thick pillow on regular chair. Use chair with armrest.
• Back up till you feel the chair touching you.
• Reach for armrest, keep operated leg straight out in front, lower yourself without leaning over.
• Sit and slide back in the chair.
• Reverse this method to stand.
• Never sit on a low stool, chair or sofa.
• Minimum recommended sitting height is 20 inches.
• Avoid very soft surface, as getting up becomes difficult.
• Never cross the operated leg on the other leg.