Oakworks Side Lying Positioning System - Manual (Page 3)

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POSITIONING PEOPLE ON YOUR SLP SYSTEM
The goal is to have the
head rest as close to the
torso pad as possible
without pinching their
arm. For most people
having the head piece
a few inches away from
the torso pad is best.
Add an additional thin
pillow or towel if needed
to raise the height with
very broad shouldered
clients.
SIDE LYING POSITION
HEAD REST:
The torso pad should be
located about one foot
from the end of the table
and near the edge of the
table where their back is.
It is important that the
person be centered on
the midline of the pad
with their arm as shown
to maximize comfort
and stability. For breast
comfort, some women
will prefer the pad
to be closer or further from their armpit. Clients will
become more comfortable as they sink in over the first
minute or two.
TORSO CUSHION:
After the client is com-
fortable with the torso
cushion and head rest
position place the leg
cushion under the
uppermost leg with
the thigh completely
supported. You may add
a pillow or use the wedge
under the leg bolster if
necessary to get the
knee level with the
hip, (it should support
the leg and the foot
as shown.) If preferred,
the cut away on the
bottom face gives you the
flexibility to use between
the clients legs, or it can
be turned over and used
for the support of one
leg at a lower height.
LEG CUSHION:
The adjuster wedge is
designed to be used any
place where extra height
or support is needed. Here
it is shown offering more
support under a pregnant
belly. It is also effective
when used for supporting
the lower back or pelvis,
under the hip or raising
the leg bolster to create
better alignment.
Put a standard or larger
pillow in the pillow cover
(larger pillows offer
more support) and use it
wherever support is
needed. Here the pillow
is being used to help
support the arm and
hand and avoid excess
fluid pressure in the
hand. It can also be
used for extra support
under the tummy, on the
headrest, behind the
back, etc. An ideal spot:
under the thigh to get the
knee level with the hip
to reduce hip, pelvic or
lumbar strain.
PILLOW:
ADJUSTER WEDGE:
The best idea is to first understand
positioning without draping. Note
that left or right side lying positioning
can be accomplished in the same way.
We recommend that you practice on
friends until you are comfortable
using the SLP System.