For this situation we designed and prototyped a slantboard in collaboration with Q-Fix that can immobilize in a full head and shoulder mask in a up-tilted position. We published a case report of our first patient treated clinically in this way. Qu, Singer, Chen et al. Slant board immobilisation of h...

Patients who are unable to lie flat present a challenge since we are so accustomed to treating patients in the fully supine position. There are a few simple things to check. I've found many patients will initially say they cannot lie flat but then with some coaching from the therapists they are able...