Neutral Positioning
Ideal position of the body in a balanced position

  1. Neutral Neck position 1
  1. Neutral Wrist position 6
  1. Neutral Torso position Screen Shot 2021-09-13 at 11.14.10 PM
  1. Neutral Back position 2
  1. Neutral Upper arm position 5
  1. Neutral Forearm position 7
  1. Neutral Shoulder position 3

Goal: Head tilt of 0 to 15 degrees

Avoid: Head tipped too far forward.
Head tilted to one side.

Goal: Leaning forward slightly from the waist or hips

Avoid: Curved back

Goal: Shoulders even

Avoid: Shoulders hunched up towards ears

Goal: Torso in line with long axis

Avoid: Leaning or twisting torso

Goal: Little finger-side of palm slightly lower than the thumb side of palm

Avoid: Palm parallel to floor

Avoid: Elbows held above waist level

Goal: Elbows at waist level held slightly away from the body

Goal: Forearm parallel to the floor

Avoid: Angle between forearm and upper arm of less than 60 degrees