Revolutionary in the world of cervical collars, this soft foam wraparound collar is designed to brace the head by supporting the occiput and jawline. The Hensinger Head Support with High Back can help maintain mid-line head positioning. Proper head positioning facilitates improved breathing, swallowing, and simplified feeding. It also aids in social interaction and awareness during classroom activities. The Hensinger with High Back is built with a strong yet pliable reinforcement material around the outside and extra support in the back.
Built with a strong and pliable reinforcement material around the outside of the support and a quick release buckle for fast on and off.
A chest support should be used in conjunction with the Hensinger Head Support. When the rest of the body is positioned, the Hensinger Head Support can help maintain mid-line head positioning.
Proper head positioning should result in easier respiration, swallowing and simplified feeding. Also, with the Hensinger Head Support it is more conducive to social interaction and awareness during classroom activities.
Optional Mount:
Solid back plate has two (2) straps which buckle around the back of the seating unit. The Head Support is attached to Velcro release front plate. When a quick release is desirable, the Velcro release allows the head support to be removed quickly from the seating unit. For a permanent non-breakaway mount, two (2) screws (included) can be used to connect the front and back plate. This option is up to the user.
Choose from a variety of colors.
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QUICK RELEASE MOUNT PLATE IS INCLUDED ONLY ON "MOUNTED" MODELS
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HEAD SUPPORT SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
Our products are designed to enrich the lives of their users by permitting realization of the individual's full potential in educational, social and recreational settings. They can be used during classroom activities, while eating and when used properly, in transportation. Proper selection of a head support requires that an on site professional evaluation take place, including the following factors:
A. Breathing should be improved or maintained at the present level.
B. Swallowing/drainage should be improved or maintained at present level.
C. Field of vision/eye contact should be improved or maintained at present level.
D. Head contact areas. Head supports maintain the head in a mid-line position. A portion of the head/neck area that contacts the support is considered the "base area." Determining the base area helps provide support and maximum comfort. Improper base area selection can impeded breathing, swallowing, and blood flow; and possibly cause jaw discomfort.
E. Body Positioning. Head support must only be used in conjunction with proper trunk support.
F. Head control should be evaluated from little or no head control to forward, rear or side thrusting, and/or random movements.
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