To prevent client injury and/or equipment breakage:
For the client with a history of equipment breakage and/or client injury:
The Dynamic Head Support Hardware moves posteriorly in response to client forces and then returns to a starting position. The Dynamic Head Support Hardware is recommended to absorb client forces which have led to client injury or equipment breakage in the past and to reduce risk of future injury, breakage or loss of head support alignment. The dynamic components absorb these excessive forces, reducing risk of injury and breakage of the wheelchair frame, seating system, and hardware, as well as loss of client alignment with the support surfaces. Breakage may result in injury to the client from contact with damaged or broken wheelchair components and or the client being unable to use their wheelchair and/or seating system until repairs are completed. (Include a full list of past equipment damage and/or client injuries).
Absorbing these forces may also protect the brain and cervical area from injury from sudden, forceful, and/or repeated impacts, as well as sustained forces. By absorbing forces and providing limited movement, the client may be less likely to come off the head pad, which may lead to the client being caught under the head pad and/or choking.
For the client who does not have a history of equipment breakage and/or client injury, but has the potential for both:
The Dynamic Head Support Hardware moves posteriorly in response to client forces and then returns to a starting position. The Dynamic Head Support Hardware is recommended to absorb client forces which could lead to client injury and/or equipment breakage or loss of head support alignment. The dynamic components absorb these excessive forces, reducing risk of client injury and breakage of the wheelchair frame, seating system, and hardware, as well as loss of client alignment with the support surfaces. Breakage may result in injury to the client from contact with damaged or broken wheelchair components and or the client being unable to use their wheelchair and/or seating system until repairs are completed.
Absorbing these forces may also protect the brain and cervical area from injury from sudden, forceful, and/or repeated impacts, as well as sustained forces. By absorbing forces and providing limited movement, the client may be less likely to come off the head pad, which may lead to the client being caught under the head pad and/or choking.
To absorb extensor tone and prevent client injury:
The Dynamic Head Support Hardware moves posteriorly in response to client forces and then returns to a starting position. Dynamic Head Support Hardware is recommended to absorb forces resulting from active client extension. By absorbing and diffusing these forces, extensor tone may be decreased. Reducing extensor tone may increase function, sitting tolerance, conserve energy, and maintain client alignment with the support surfaces.
Absorbing these forces may also protect the brain and cervical area from injury from sudden, forceful, and/or repeated impacts, as well as sustained forces. By absorbing forces and providing limited movement, the client may be less likely to come off the head pad, which may lead to injury to the client including but not limited to the client being caught under the head pad and/or choking.
