Spex Extended Lateral Head Support

Description

Spex Extended Lateral
Head Support

One-piece lateral head support solution for complex head positioning needs.

The Extended Lateral Head Support, has been designed to meet complex head positioning needs specifically for those with limited head control. It comprises a posterior head pad with extended support along the suboccipital area to promote head positioning while the head rotates. The lateral section extends forwards to support clients with low tone and keep the head contained within the head support. A clever ear cut-out detail stays comfortable when resting at different positions on the pad.

Spex Head Support pads are constructed from an internal aluminium shell covered by an injection moulded polyurethane foam to ensure smooth and comfortable support surface. A soft memory foam overlay allows for pressure reduction even for clients with high tone patterns. The family of head support shapes have been geometrically and biomechanically designed to give greater support and stability for head positioning for wheelchair users. Along with the versatile Spex Stylo hardware, it’s possible to accommodate an extensive range of head positioning requirements.

The Extended Lateral Support is available in Paediatric and Adult sizes and also available in Standard Lateral versions, which are 4cm shorter in lateral extension.

Functional
Benefits

In-Built Occipital Shaping to Promote Head Realignment
Occipital shaping of the foam ensures posterior pad control, keeping the users head in a supported position. Following the natural contours of the user’s head for enhanced comfort.

Superior Lateral Support
The Extended Lateral Head Pad features an elongated support along the suboccipital area to cradle the head and promote a midline position. This maintains head positioning as the user rotates their head and makes it comfortable to rest at different positions around the support pad. One-piece posterior head pad keeps the head contained and supported when moving during visual attention shifts, whilst not obstructing the user’s vision. With longer lateral extensions this is a perfect solution for user’s with limited head control.

Ear Cut-Outs for a Comfortable Fit
Accommodating ear cut-out detail allows for greater levels of comfort on the ears, even for user’s who rotate their head along the pad.

Shear Reduction Cover Design
The Extended Lateral Head Support pad has a clever dual-layer fabric surface to aid in shear reduction decreasing friction in addition to being gentle on the hair. The cover is removable for washing and hygiene purposes.

Soft Memory Foam Overlay
The soft memory foam overlay, together with a clever ‘ear cut-out’ detail, allow for pressure reduction even for clients with high tone patterns.

Paediatric Size Tailored for Children
The paediatric pad shape is specifically designed and sculpted to provide the optimal support for infants in their early years to build and strengthen a postural foundation for them to grow on as they get older. The unique lateral shaping accommodates and fosters head control development.