Head/Neck Position

Question 1

Monitor for head/neck

Answer 1

Neck shearing
Chin over tucking
Hypertension/break at the neck when in prone position

Question 2

Cueing for head/neck

Answer 2

Draw chin back while pulling up thru crown
Open eyes in back of head
Wearing a pointy hat, the hat points up and slightly forward
Pull neck out of shoulders like a turtle, keeping neck long
Tuck chin as if holding a peach under chin
String at back of skull is pulling you up

Question 3

Modifications for head/neck

Answer 3

Pillow under neck to assist natural C curve
Allow neck to rest and eliminate head lifts during exercise
Place prop behind head/shoulders to shorten range of motion (wedge/pillow) for support, not to create a chin tuck

Question 4

Position of head/neck

Answer 4

Head held in neutral position centered over the shoulders in a relaxed state