Pillowing/positioning for each condition

Question 1

Chronic Bronchitis?

Answer 1

Supine: Towel roll down spine if hyperkyphosis
Prone: Folded towel under clients shoulders if protracted

Question 2

Asthma pillowing?

Answer 2

No supine for long periods of time
Supine: Towel roll down spine for hyperkyphosis
Prone:Folded towel under clients shoulders if protracted

Question 3

Emphysema?

Answer 3

Severe should be treated semi-reclined or seated
Side lying position
seated
fowlers

Question 4

Sinusitis?

Answer 4

Limited prone due to tenderness/pressure with head cradle from sinuses
Side lying

Question 5

DDD?

Answer 5

Avoid positioning that aggravate symptoms

Hyperlordosis: 2 pillow under knees supine

Question 6

Disc Herniation (post/Postlat in L/S)

Answer 6

Supine: no pillow under knees to extend spine
Prone: no ab pillow
Side lying: towel roll under waist and between knees