Struggle Standing Up From Kneeling? Try This.

You knelt to spread mulch or to pluck a pesky weed from the flowerbed and are now struggling to stand up from kneeling.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Don’t give up on activities you love. Try this simple hack for standing up from kneeling.

Standing From Kneeling

Standing up from kneeling requires strength and flexibility and can be harder than you think. Sometimes it requires a little help.

Here is a simple hack you can try the next time you’re in the garden or doing yardwork and fear you may struggle when standing up.

Before you kneel to accomplish your tasks, put a shovel or spade firmly in the ground near where you’ll be working. Once you’ve finished your work and want to get up, get into a half-kneeling position next to your shovel or spade. Starting from this position will allow you to generate force through your legs.

From your half-kneeling position, place your hand on the shovel or spade, push through your arms and legs, and rise. Since you have the shovel or spade to lean on, you can use your arms to stand, giving yourself a push point you wouldn’t have had otherwise.

If you’re having flexibility or strength issues or feel like you may need a little tune-up, our Physical and Occupational Therapists can help.

Treatment is covered by insurance, no referral is required to start, and with flexible virtual or in-clinic appointments, you can find a time that fits your schedule.

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