Sit-to-stand in daily life

Technique

1. Scoot hips to edge of seat
2. Feet under knees, lean torso forward slightly
3. Press through whole foot; stand without hand pull when possible
4. Reverse slowly—control descent

Practice dose

3–5 mindful stands each time you get up from desk chair; add armless dining chair practice 2×8 on strength days.

Car exit

Swivel legs out first; push from door frame or seat—not twisting spine to exit low cars.

When hands help

After illness or injury, arms on armrests are fine—goal is safe independence; clinicians personalize targets.