Neck Extension

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie prone, with body flat on floor and face touching the floor with folded towel under forehead to provide clearance for nose.

2: Adjust housing and subject position to align sensor pad 1cm above centre of the back of the head at level of forehead

Cues

1: Keep neutral cervical spine, tuck chin and lift head to sensor pad

2: Slowly, squeeze head into circular pad, building pressure to maximum, holding the chin in neutral position

3: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023