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Why do seniors have trouble getting up from floor?

As we age the big muscles in our thighs tend to lose strength (particularly if we spend a lot of time sitting down), which puts us off doing things that require us to get down on the floor in case we can't get back up again.

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Written by Move It or Lose It on 4th December 2017 . Posted in exercise, Healthy Ageing.

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Struggling to get up and down from the floor?

The video at the bottom of this page shows one of the most important exercises that we can do as it can help us get up from the floor with ease. As we age the big muscles in our thighs tend to lose strength (particularly if we spend a lot of time sitting down), which puts us off doing things that require us to get down on the floor in case we can’t get back up again. Think of all the times we need to be able to get down and up again; gardening is a great example where we need to kneel down to do planting and weeding, or cleaning floors or picking something up off the floor or even to get ourselves back up after a tumble. This simple exercise may be challenging if you have got out of the habit of getting up and down from the floor so remember to have a chair at your side for support at first. It’s also a good idea to use a thin cushion or mat to protect your knees when kneeling.

Step forward with one foot

Lower yourself down to a kneeling position on one, then on both knees

Place one foot out in front and push up to stand

Then repeat the step, lower, kneel, step and stand sequence

At first just do three on each leg and build up to 10 repetitions Strong leg muscles are vitally important for everyday life, as you improve you will notice it easier to climb the stairs, get up and out of your chair more easily and this also improves your ability to stay steady on your feet for better balance. If you have knee problems such as severe arthritis or have had a knee replacement then avoid kneeling down and focus instead on improving leg strength using resistance bands or doing the sit to stand instead.

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What helps weak legs in elderly?

To combat lower extremity weakness in your legs consider participating in daily exercise and a healthy diet. Elevate your legs: Poor circulation can put pressure onto your leg and affect the bodies lower extremities. When the legs and feet are elevated 6 – 12 inches above the heart, it relieves pressure from the legs.

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As people age, their muscle mass and strength declines which is extremely concerning for those over the age of 40. This aging process not only causes muscle weakness, it also restricts the amount of physical activity one can facilitate at an older age. Research shows that people over the age of 50 had more than 15% strength loss per decade. A reduced amount of physical activity can lead to lower extremity weakness. Muscle weakness can lend itself to the onset of fatal falls which account for 30-40% of older adults injuries. However, keeping your legs strong and reducing the amount of muscle loss as you age can be very easy. Here are some simple ways to keep your legs strong and healthy:

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