04/05/2026
Sit to Stand Progressions - brought to you by EP Aylish 💪
▪️Can you stand up from a chair without using your hands?
▫️It sounds simple but the sit-to-stand is one of the most powerful indicators of lower limb strength, balance, and everyday independence.
▪️Sitting and standing are tasks that we generally have to complete multiple times a day; getting out of bed, getting into cars and on and off the toilet. As we age, this task can be slow and challenging, especially if we aren’t progressing this movement!
▫️In fact, research also shows that how well you perform sit-to-stand is linked to fall risk, functional decline, and even long-term health outcomes.
▪️If you can get up from a chair with confidence, you can take on the world 👊
At Agile EP, we use sit-to-stand progressions to build the foundation for real-life movement:
▪️Lower limb strength & control
▫️Balance and stability
▪️Reduced fall risk
▫️Greater independence in daily life
Here are some safety tips before you get started:
▫️Place your chair against a wall so it doesn’t slide out from under you 🪑
▪️If your balance isn’t great, position your 4-wheel walker in front for support
▫️Always wear supportive, non-slip footwear
▪️Slow and steady wins the race, especially as you descend back onto the chair
▫️Try and minimise the use of your hands. Notice these changes over time as your leg strength and confidence with standing increases! 🙌🏽
▪️There are so many ways this movement can be progressed and regressed. Our EPs will always meet you at your current level and challenge you to get better each day!
