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Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support

Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support

Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support

Innovative anterior, posterior, and lateral wheelchair head support for the head and neck

The Heads Up is an innovative wheelchair head support designed to maximise clients’ interaction with their environment by providing anterior, posterior, and lateral support of the head and neck. It features swing-out, adjustable arms to easily accommodate client transfers and varying client presentations.

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Functional benefits

Innovative Anterior Stabilisation Arms

The Heads Up wheelchair head support's anterior stabilisation arms provide anterior and lateral stabilisation of the shoulders and trunk for optimal head control. Their swing-out function allows for easy transfers that maintain proper head support. Lower lateral adjustments of the arms accommodate varying body shapes.

Two Industry-Proven Posterior Support Options

The Heads Up is available with two time tested and approved posterior support options.
Contoured Cradle - comfortable and easy to adjust superior lateral cervical support for infants to adults
Single Sub-Occipital (pictured) - Sub-occipital and proximal lateral cervical support with an independently adjustable occipital pad

Lycra or Dartex Reversed Cover Options

To suit varying client needs, the Heads Up wheelchair head supports are available with two cover options.
Lycra - durable, water-resistant material with 4-way stretch
Dartex Reversed - anti-allergenic, waterproof material with 2-way stretch

Six Hardware Options

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

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COBRA XTRA Hardware

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Linx Hardware

Measurements and Specifications

Sizes

Infant: 2.8″
Small: 3.5″
Medium: 4.1″
Large: 5.3″

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 Forhead Strap

Outer Cover

Lycra, Dartex Reversed

Six 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 Heads Up Brochure

0.34 MB

Whitmyer Mounting Hardware Options

0.98 MB

Medifab Heads Up Script Form

1.98 MB

Whitmyer Head Supports User Manual

7.04 MB

Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support