Hensinger Head Support

Revolutionary in the world of cervical collars, this soft foam wraparound collar is designed to brace the head by the jawline. The Hensinger Head Support 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 Head Support is built with a strong yet pliable reinforcement material around the outside of the support. A simple quick release buckle allows easy on/off. The Hensinger Head Support can be used with a chest support or mounted to a seating system. Soft covers are included. Choose from a variety of colors.

Options:
Unmounted - For cases where specialists want to incorporate the unit within their own individualized mounting systems.

Mounted - Mounted on aluminum bar. Formed to fit feeder seats. This model must always be used in conjunction with trunk support.

Head Support Selection Considerations: (see illustration below)
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.