I remember seeing the Squatty Potty at Costco, a 2-pack for somewhere around $25, and regret not buying them, since I don't think Costco sells them anymore. But I'm sure you can still get them somewhere!
I'm sorry to hear you can't do this. I recommend you see a healthcare practitioner to help you or you can work with me virtually to assess what's going on.
Hi Nancy, Thanks for commenting. One of the things you can focus on is bending forward at the waist so you can get your heels under your body weight to help you push up from the toilet. There are also 3-in-1 commodes that you can put over your toilet and sit on that so it's higher.
Thanks for suggesting this but there is a bit of a difference with putting your feet up higher vs leaning forward. Both can be useful but leaning forward works if a person can relax the back enough to allow the vertebrae to move. Many can't do this, especially if they have low back pain, or they bend at the hip crease which is different yet. Putting the feet up can help roll the pelvis backwards to change the angle in the bowels. You're right about squatty potties being difficult for lifting legs so people can also just lift their heels or use something slightly smaller.
This is the least helpful video I have seen about standing from a low seat. Most people with this problem have either bad knees, bad hips, weak muscles etc ... information about centre of gravity, foot placement, creating some momentum etc would be useful.
If you watch the video fully, you can see that I am describing a way to change your mechanics so that you learn to use your thighs differently to help with all the issues you mentioned. I don't mind doing another video with the information you mentioned and I appreciate that feedback. This video was designed for people who wanted a simple approach with changing their mechanics.
Very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome! I hope you can implement the tips! Thanks for commenting!
I remember seeing the Squatty Potty at Costco, a 2-pack for somewhere around $25, and regret not buying them, since I don't think Costco sells them anymore. But I'm sure you can still get them somewhere!
Yes, that's actually where I got my Squatty Potty a couple years ago. I gave the other one as a gift to a friend! :-). I hope he's still using it!
Thank you.
You’re welcome Henry. I’m glad this was helpful!
I missed the visual demonstration of putting the squatty potty onto the toilet. Was hoping for better visuals for that.
Thank you, though. Good video.
Thanks for your feedback Jean. The squatty potty goes around the base of the toilet. You don't have to put it on the toilet.
I have a question because I can’t do this
I'm sorry to hear you can't do this. I recommend you see a healthcare practitioner to help you or you can work with me virtually to assess what's going on.
You need to show us how after total knee replacement…..
Especially if one knee only bends to 85 degrees!
Very good idea. I'll have to work on that.
I'll work on a video for that. Thanks!@@ritasharp5676
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It looks easy but I’m 67 and is hard because the toilet is very low, maybe she can talk about what you can do any suggestion would really help
Hi Nancy, Thanks for commenting. One of the things you can focus on is bending forward at the waist so you can get your heels under your body weight to help you push up from the toilet. There are also 3-in-1 commodes that you can put over your toilet and sit on that so it's higher.
I installed a high toilet. Best solution. You can also get something to put on the seat to raise it.
You can get the same effect by simply leaning forward. Sqautty Potties are terrible for accessibility.
Thanks for suggesting this but there is a bit of a difference with putting your feet up higher vs leaning forward. Both can be useful but leaning forward works if a person can relax the back enough to allow the vertebrae to move. Many can't do this, especially if they have low back pain, or they bend at the hip crease which is different yet. Putting the feet up can help roll the pelvis backwards to change the angle in the bowels. You're right about squatty potties being difficult for lifting legs so people can also just lift their heels or use something slightly smaller.
This is the least helpful video I have seen about standing from a low seat. Most people with this problem have either bad knees, bad hips, weak muscles etc ... information about centre of gravity, foot placement, creating some momentum etc would be useful.
If you watch the video fully, you can see that I am describing a way to change your mechanics so that you learn to use your thighs differently to help with all the issues you mentioned. I don't mind doing another video with the information you mentioned and I appreciate that feedback. This video was designed for people who wanted a simple approach with changing their mechanics.