How to Get Out of Bed without Sitting | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

This video shows how to get in and out of bed without having to sit. Sitting can put unwanted pressure on your spine after certain types of colorectal and orthopedic surgery.

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Please visit www.mskcc.org/pe/out_of_bed to watch this video.

If you have questions or concerns, contact your healthcare provider. A member of your care team will answer Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Outside those hours, you can leave a message or talk with another MSK provider. There is always a doctor or nurse on call. If you’re not sure how to reach your healthcare provider, call 212-639-2000.

For more resources, visit www.mskcc.org/pe to search our virtual library.

How to Get Out of Bed without Sitting - Last updated on June 7, 2017
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