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Postural Drainage Positions

The document provides instructions for different postural drainage positions to help clear mucus from the lungs including lying on one's back, side, and stomach with pillows used to elevate the hips above the chest while breathing deeply.

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Postural Drainage Positions

The document provides instructions for different postural drainage positions to help clear mucus from the lungs including lying on one's back, side, and stomach with pillows used to elevate the hips above the chest while breathing deeply.

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Physical Therapy TOOLKiT

Postural Drainage Positions


Lie on your back with your knees bent, Put 2-3 pillows under your hips. Make sure your chest is lower than your hips. Keep your arms at your sides. Breathe deeply using diaphragmatic breathing. Stay in this position for _____ minutes.

Lie on your side. Put 2-3 pillows under your hips. Make sure your chest is lower than your hips. Use a small pillow under your head. Rest your arms where they are comfortable. Breathe deeply using diaphragmatic breathing. Stay in this position for _____ minutes. Switch to the other side.

Lie on your stomach. Place 2-3 pillows under your hips. Make sure your chest is lower than your hips. Use a small pillow under your head. Place your arms by your head. Breathe deeply using diaphragmatic breathing. Stay in this position for _____ minutes.

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