Getting Up Off of the Floor: Floor to Stand Transfer for Unilateral Amputees-Prosthetic Training:Ep8

Summary

In this instructional video, David Lawrence demonstrates safe methods for individuals with a unilateral prosthetic limb to get down to and rise from the floor. He covers proper techniques for kneeling, rolling, sitting up, and standing, emphasizing the importance of checking the prosthetic's positioning and stability before attempting to stand. The video also advises on seeking assistance from others without relying on them for support, ensuring safety and independence for prosthetic users.

Takeaways

• 🧍‍♂️ Safety First: When using a prosthetic limb, it's crucial to learn how to get down and up from the floor safely to prevent injury.
• 🛑 Proper Positioning: To get down on the floor, a patient should scoot forward, tuck the prosthetic limb underneath, and lean over to kneel on it.
• 💡 Weight Distribution: Kneeling on a prosthetic limb is safe as the pressure in the socket is no different from standing, allowing for weight distribution.
• 🔄 Transition to Laying Down: After kneeling, the patient should roll over to lay flat on their back, ensuring they are in a stable position on the floor.
• 🚫 Avoid Rushing: When getting up from the floor, it's important not to rush as it can be physically demanding and potentially dangerous.
• 👀 Check Prosthetic: Before standing, the patient should check that the prosthetic foot is facing the ceiling and is still donned correctly.
• 🔄 Rolling and Scooching: To get up, the patient should roll over and scoot away from the starting position, crossing the prosthetic leg over the other to facilitate the movement.
• 🦿 Crawling to Stability: From hands and knees, the patient can crawl towards a higher surface, then kneel on both knees and bring the right leg forward for stability.
• 💪 Pressing Up: Leaning forward and pressing the knee fully straight underneath the body helps the patient to stand up from a kneeling position.
• 👥 Assistance with Direction: If help is available, the patient should direct the helper to stay still and not pull, allowing the patient to control the lift.
• 🤝 Holding On: After standing, the helper should continue to hold on until the patient feels steady and ready to let go, ensuring stability and support.

Q & A

Who is the presenter in the video?

The presenter is David Lawrence.

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on how to safely get down to and up off the floor with a prosthetic limb.

What is the first step in getting down to the floor with a prosthetic limb?

The first step is to have the patient scoot forward on the mat and tuck the prosthetic back underneath a little bit, then lean over with a hand on the mat until kneeling on the prosthetic.

What should a patient do immediately after a fall before trying to get up?

The patient should sit up, look at the prosthetic leg to ensure the foot is facing the ceiling, and make sure the prosthetic is donned correctly and not broken.

What should the patient do if the prosthetic leg is not donned correctly after a fall?

If the prosthetic leg is not donned correctly, the patient needs to re-donn it before attempting to stand up.

What is the recommended action if the prosthetic leg is broken after a fall?

If the prosthetic leg is broken, the patient should seek help and will likely need a wheelchair.

How should a patient position themselves to get up from the floor if there is nothing to hold onto?

The patient should bring the right foot forward into a stable position, press into the hands, bring the leg underneath, and then press up into a standing position.

What should a patient do after standing up following a fall?

The patient should find a place to sit, collect their thoughts, and ensure they feel stable before moving.

How can a helper assist a patient getting up from the floor without pulling on them?

The helper should be statuesque, provide stability, and let the patient control the lift while keeping a supportive hold until the patient feels steady.

What is the main message to the audience at the end of the video?

The main message is to view and share other videos in the series on prosthetic interventions and to subscribe to the YouTube channel for updates.