Unloaded Position Copy
Unloaded Position
Supine lying (on your back), legs bent up to 90 degrees OR lower legs supported on low stool, arms out from side approximately 30-45 degrees, palms up.
Look for compensations:
- If head tilts back (chin is tilted upward,) support the HEAD by placing folded towels or pillows under the HEAD.
- If head tilts down (chin is towards the chest,) support the NECK with a towel roll or other support.
- Some persons will need BOTH the head and neck supported.
- The hook-lying position is sufficient bend in knees; however, sometimes 90/90 position (over stool/chair) should be used to start the program.
Unloaded Position - Spinal Loading
- The spine is least compressed in the supine lying position (red arrow). In fact, it is "unloaded" compared to standing. The spine is most compressed in slouched, sitting positions.
