Supine to Prone Leading with the Upper Body

Supine to Prone Leading with the Upper Body

Patient is lying supine with legs extended and slightly abducted and arms flexed overhead and slightly abducted.

Head starts in the neutral position.

Ask patient to roll onto her stomach by reaching obliquely across with her right arm.

The patient’s head should flex and turn towards the left axilla.

The lower body should not contribute to the roll, watch for assistance by the legs.

Evaluate for the quality, ease of movement, respiration, synergy and ability to complete the roll using only the right upper body.

Repeat by rolling to the right using only the left upper body and compare the two sides.