Neutral Positions

Neutral Neck Position neutral neck

Goal

Avoid

Head tilt of 0 to 15 degrees.

Head tipped too far forward.

Head tilted to one side.

Neutral Back Position neutral back

Goal

Avoid

Leaning forward slightly from the waist or hips.

Curved back.

Neutral Shoulder Position neutral shoulder

Goal

Avoid

Shoulders even.

Shoulders hunched up toward ears.

Neutral Torso Position neutral torso

Goal

Avoid

Torso in line with long axis.

Leaning or twisting torso.

Neutral Upper Arm Position neutral arm

Goal

Avoid

Elbows at waist level held slightly from the body.

Elbows held above waist level.

Neutral Forearm Position neutral forearm

Goal

Avoid

Forearm parallel to the floor.

Angle between forearm and upper arm of less than 60 degrees.

Neutral Wrist Position neutral wrist

Goal

Avoid

Little finger side of palm slightly lower
than the thumb side of palm.

Palm parallel to the floor.