How to get up from the floor with a prosthetic leg

Watch this short instructional video clip of
Unilateral Below-the-Knee Amputee - Getting Up from the Floor and read the following step-by-step instructions to learn how to function with a prosthetic limb:

Instructions on Unilateral Below-the-Knee Amputee - Getting Up from the Floor:

1. Get on hands and knees.
2. Bring prosthesis forward so prosthetic foot is flat on the floor.
3. Bring sound leg forward so foot is flat on floor with hands on the floor.
4. Push up with hands and rise up to a standing position using strength of both legs.

Note: This prosthetic instructional video is for demonstration purposes only. Many tasks require professional instruction.