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Sims position

A semi-prone side-lying posture that can relieve pressure on the back and sacrum while remaining stable.

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Best positions with limited mobility

Best positions with limited mobility

Why positioning matters when mobility is limited In the birth setting, limited mobility can come from pain, neurologic or musculoskeletal impairment, fatigue, injury, obesity, prior surgery, medical monitoring, or recovery from anesthesia. Whatever the cause, the practical problem is the same: if a person cannot move freely, they are at higher risk of pressure injury, […]