Significance of Prone position
The prone position, or lying face down, is a recurring theme across Ayurveda and health sciences. In Ayurveda, it's used in treatments like Abhyanga and surgical procedures. Health sciences utilize the prone position for various medical procedures, assessing muscle strength, and managing conditions like ARDS. While beneficial for some, it can pose challenges like hindering magnet placement over ICDs and increasing SIDS risk in infants.
Synonyms: Supine position, Horizontal position
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Hindu concept of 'Prone position'
In Hinduism, the prone position has multiple interpretations. It's a resting posture during Abhyanga treatment, considered optimal for male sexual activity, and used in surgery for better access to the treatment area.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is one of the positions in which the patient rests during the Abhyanga, with the abdomen down, for treatment.[1] (2) This is the best position for a man during sexual activity.[2] (3) This is the position in which the patient is placed during the surgical procedure, which allows for better access to the affected area for treatment.[3]
The concept of Prone position in scientific sources
Prone position, or lying face down, is utilized in treatments for ARDS, managing respiratory distress, preventing hip flexion contractures, and imaging. It is also used to assess muscle strength and reflexes.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) If this is found, triceps muscle strength will be assessed in supine, and the study will assess this, as well as the triceps strength.[4] (2) This refers to a body position where the individual lies on their stomach, and the study examines how this position affects the distribution of ventilation in the lungs of infants and children.[5] (3) This is a specific position described for performing exercises, where the patient lies face down, which is used to assess and treat the muscles.[6] (4) Weight bearing in this position was monitored, and significant increases in contact pressure and contact area were noted post-test.[7] (5) In this position, the baby initially has more abduction of the scapula, which is a result of the influence of the primitive tonic labyrinthine reflex.[8]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The patient's positioning during the medical procedure is described, which involves the individual lying face down, and it is a crucial aspect of the ERCP process.[9] (2) This is the position in which the patient lies during scintimammography, allowing the breasts to hang downwards freely for imaging with a Gamma Camera.[10] (3) This is a body position where the patient lies face down, and this position is used when assessing the latissimus dorsi reflex to observe for the muscle's response.[11] (4) This is a specific body position where the patient lies face down, and the text describes how to use this position when assessing muscle strength during examinations.[12] (5) This term describes the patient's position lying face down, which is used during certain tests to assess muscle strength and movement.[13]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is a position in which to manage the patient, if possible, as part of the treatment approach for the disease.[14] (2) Lying face down, and the boy in the case study was unable to roll over from this position or bear weight.[15] (3) Manage in the prone position if possible, according to the provided text.[16] (4) This is a patient position where the individual is lying face down, which can make it challenging to secure a magnet over an ICD.[17] (5) Reflux is less frequent in this position, however, this is associated with an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome and is not recommended for infants who are at risk.[18]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Placing a patient in the prone position is a treatment that is easily implemented and requires minimal supplies, which is beneficial for both non-intubated and intubated patients with ARDS.[19]