Test Setup
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      How to position a patient

      Proper patient positioning is important for accurate motion data with The NeckCare System™. This guide outlines the best positions for each assessment and setup.

      Before You Begin

      • Ensure the NeckCare™ sensor is fully charged and calibrated.
      • Ask the patient to remove hats, headbands, and large earrings.
      • Makes sure the patient understands each test and feels safe performing the movements.
      • Do not let patients do movements that could make their condition worse.
      • The clinician should always monitor for trunk compensation.Seating set up -1

      Patient Seating Setup

      All assessments begin with the patient seated in

      a firm-backed chair

      • Back supported by the chair.
      • Feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
      • Arms relaxed, resting in the lap—not on armrests or thighs.

       

      Positioning for Specific Tests

      Range of Motion & Joint Position Error Tests

      • Monitor orientation: Patient may face either the monitor or a blank wall.
      • Ensure the head starts in a neutral, upright position.
      • Eyes open for Range of Motion; closed during Joint Position Error.
      • Instruct the patient to move only their head, keeping shoulders and trunk still.
      • Clinician may stand to the side to observe head and trunk alignment.

      The Butterfly Test

      • Patient must face the computer monitor directly.
      • Seat them 90 cm (35 in) from the center of the screen.
      • Adjust the monitor so its center aligns with the patient’s eye level.
      • Ensure the screen is perpendicular to the ground.

      How to Fit 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
      • 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.