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title: How to position and adjust headgear?
description: Learn how to position and adjust the headgear for use with The NeckCare System™, including proper fit, placement, and removal steps.
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# How to position and adjust headgear?

## Proper headgear positioning is important for accurate motion data with The NeckCare System™. Here's how to correctly fit and adjust the headgear for reliable assessments.

### **How to position the NeckCare™ Headgear**

### **1. Prepare the Headgear**

- Pull out the **adjustment dial knob** to loosen.
- Expand the lacing system larger than the patient's head.![Headgear position](https://help.neckcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headgear%20position.png?width=256&height=320&name=Headgear%20position.png)
- Squeeze the knob to lock it in place.

### **2. Place the Headgear**

- Align the **USB charging port to the back of the head**.
- Center the headgear over the skull (not tilted).
- Ensure the **sensor is correctly oriented**.

### **3. Secure the Fit**

- Turn the adjustment dial clockwise until snug.
- The headgear **should not move** when the patient turns their head.

### **4. Post-Assessment Removal**

- Pull the dial knob to loosen.
- Gently remove the headgear.
- **Turn off the sensor** and **clean the headgear** before next use.

#### ⚠️ Safety and Comfort Reminders

- Keep the device **at least 6 inches away from pacemakers**.
- Clean the headgear after every use to avoid skin irritation.
- If the patient reports discomfort or dizziness, **stop the test immediately**.

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