Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support
The Whitmyer Heads Up head support is an innovative head support designed to maximise a user’s 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 user needs.
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Features:
Innovative Anterior Stabilisation Arms
The Heads Up 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 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, 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
Six hardware options
Six mounting hardware options are available to accommodate a spectrum of client presentations and functional needs.
- Axys -compact, one-size option with basic anterior-posterior adjustability
- Onyx – compact option with basic adjustability and paediatric + adult sizes
- 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
Technical specifications
Warranty Information
Whitmyer Head Supports have a one year warranty on the support pad, a three month warranty on the cover and a five year warranty on the mounting hardware. All Sunrise optioned and fitted parts have a warranty of one year.
Product Compliance with Relevant Standards
Whitmyer Head Supports have been tested to and comply with the following standards:
- ISO 13485: 2016
ARTG Certificate: 145061
