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Whitmyer Contoured Cradle Head Support

Whitmyer Contoured Cradle Head Support

Contoured, single pad wheelchair head support for posterior and lateral support of the head and neck

The Contoured Cradle Head Support’s positioning success is derived from its unique anatomic shape. Designed to cradle the occiput and provide lateral cervical support, this wheelchair head support supplies a high degree of comfort and positioning in a simple-to-adjust head support.

Medifab is pleased to provide the most comprehensive special purpose car seat we’ve every introduced for children and teenagers, providing various kinds of extension accessories and multi-adjustable features to allow longer use by the child and to suit the wide spectrum of children’s needs.

The Carrot 3000 Car Seat is one of the safest child seats in the world, catering for safety and the importance of keeping the child in a safe and supported posture for travel and was was designed, engineered and built to provide optimal positioning & safety for children with insufficient head, trunk, and pelvic stability.

Functional benefits

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Cradle Shape for Children to Adults

Designed to cradle the occipital region, the Contoured Cradle wheelchair head support provides superior lateral cervical support that is comfortable and easy to adjust. Its rotational collar adjustment enables proper positioning for maximum support surface contact. Pad sizes range from Small to Large to fit paediatric to adult clients. Add lateral facial pads, switches, or anterior supports to increase versatility.

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Lycra, Dartex Reversed, or Fleece Cover Options

To suit varying client needs, the Contoured Cradle wheelchair headrests are available with three cover options.
Lycra - durable, water-resistant material with 4-way stretch.
Fleece - natural lambswool that is washable and soft on skin.
Dartex Reversed - anti-allergenic, waterproof material with 2-way stretch.

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Six Hardware Options

Six mounting hardware options are available to accommodate a spectrum of client presentations and functional needs.

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Whitmyer Contoured Cradle Headrest

Measurements and Specifications

Sizes

Large, Medium, Small, Large C-Plush, Medium C-Plush, Small C-Plush

Mounting Systems

Axys, Onyx, Linx, Pro, Cobra Xtra, Cobra Xtra Flip Back

Lateral Facial Supports

Unilateral or Bilateral: Spot, Standard, Long, Oval, Large-C, Medium-C, Small-C, FS0-8

Anterior Support Options

Dynamic Forehead Strap, DFS2, Strap Cap, Static Forehead Strap

Outer Cover

Lycra, Fleece, Dartex Reversed

Six Mounting Hardware Options

  • Axys – durable, compact, one-size option with basic anterior-posterior adjustability at an outstanding value.

  • Onyx – durable, compact option with basic adjustability and paediatric and adult sizes at an outstanding value.

  • Linx – sleek, curved design with moderate anterior-posterior adjustability and excellent durability.

  • Linx2 – highly durable design with three unique points of adjustment range for greater anterior/posterior movement.

  • Pro – extremely durable option with maximum anterior adjustability and paediatric and adult sizes.

  • Cobra Xtra Flip Back – sleek, curved, and modular design with superior positioning capabilities, sizes ranging from early intervention to adult, and flip back function.


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Resources

Whitmyer Head Supports Brochure

3.67 MB

Medifab Whitmyer Script Form

2.09 MB

Whitmyer Mounting Hardware Options

0.98 MB

Whitmyer Head Supports User Manual

7.04 MB

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