Unit 2 - Ergonomics (e-book)

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2.2 Body position

2.2.2 Position of a person with mobility problems

  • Always adopt a semi-upright position above 45˚ and as close to 90˚ as possible.

  • Head slightly tilted forward, avoiding neck hyperextension.

  • Chin slightly inclined towards the chest.

  • Trunk and feet aligned with head and neck as far as possible.

  • The position of the legs will depend on the situation of the person, alternating bent knees with straight knees and feet apart.

  • The arms can be supported on the belly or on the armrests of the chair.

  • Cushions, pillows or other tools will be used whenever necessary to maintain proper posture.

  • Correction of posture will be made whenever necessary throughout the meal.


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Figure 3. Position of a person with mobility problem (Source: CADIS Huesca)


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Figure 4. Infographic of body position (Source: designed by Canva Pro).

Infographics available for download on the training platform (https://indeed-project.org/).