Skip navigation View an alternate layout of this website with limited styles and no horizontal scrolling
Menu
Skip to Quick Links

Head Positioner

Products are listed alphabetically.

Page 1 of 1

  1. ADJUSTABLE HEAD SUPPORT The Adjustable Head Support is a padded head positioner with support legs designed to enable the head to be supported in prone, supine, or seated positions. The angle of support can be adjusted by altering the support legs. It may be useful for diagnostic testing, therapeutic massage, and cranial compression. OPTIONS: Extension legs are available. DIMENSIONS: Extension legs are five inches long....[More Information]

  2. CONTOUR TWIST NECK PILLOW Picture of CONTOUR TWIST NECK PILLOW The Contour Twist Neck Pillow is a head and neck support cushion designed to properly align the head and neck during rest or sleep. This cushioned pillow can also be used for leg and lumbar support. Made of soft poly foam with bendable linkage inside, the pillow can be used to support other body areas such as the waist, lower back, and shoulders. DIMENSIONS: Available in 26 or 32 inches long. COLOR: Navy and ecru. ...[More Information]

  3. DUNCAN HEADREST The Duncan Headrest is a prone head support designed to provide weight-bearing surfaces to the forehead, maxillary area, chin and lateral borders of face. Made of Plexiglass, this oncave support has cutout for the eyes, nose, and mouth. Supported on rocker legs, this headrest has poly-foam padding between the bearing surfaces and plastic. This headrest is available in an Original model or an Improved model, which has double-thick plexiglass and a 0.5-inch rubber channel to prevent slippage....[More Information]

  4. DYNAMIC FOREHEAD STRAP SYSTEM (MODEL DFS-1) The Dynamic Forehead Strap System is a headrest accessory designed to support the head for individuals who have difficulty maintaining their head in an upright position. It is meant for use with the S.O.F.T. headrest system (see separate entry). The system consists of pulleys that allow the forehead band to move with the user, providing greater freedom of movement. The strap is designed to float about freely with the user. The straps are available in two different styles. The first features a te...[More Information]

  5. GONIOMETRIC OSBORNE & OSBORNE HEAD SUPPORT The Goniometric Osborne and Osborne Head Supports are head positioners designed for use in the prone position. These supports are made of clear acrylic with foam padding in the facial area and cutouts for the nose, muoth, and eyes. These units are height- and angle-ajustable. The Goniometric Osborne Head Support has a goniomter on the side to measure precise flexion and extension....[More Information]

  6. HAT HOLDER HEAD SUPPORT -------- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To provide a do-it-yourself solution for a young lady with head mobility issues to keep her head from falling forward while communicating and/or eating. A sturdy post was attached to the back of the young lady’s wheelchair. Various hats, headbands, etc. were modified by adding a string and hook. The string and hook are attached to the post on the back of the wheelchair keeping the young lady’s head upright. TITLE: The Hat Holder. WEBSITE: Worksh...[More Information]

  7. HEAD SUPPORT The Head Support is a head positioner designed to disperse pressure on the head for individuals who must remain in a lateral or supine position for extended periods. The concave support features a triangular cut-out in the center to float the ear when the user is in a lateral position or the back of the head when supine. This support is available in a choice of economy or standard density....[More Information]

  8. LATERAL FACIAL COMPONENT (MODEL LFC-1) The Lateral Facial Component model LFC-1 is an accessory for the SOFT-1 or SOFT-2 headrest systems (see separate entries) that provides additional support to persons with severe ATNR or difficulty aligning in midline position. The support consists of two independently adjustable pads placed in front of the user's ears and extending from approximately the cheekbone to the crest of the head. The user's hearing or visual field is only minimally interfered by the device. The LFC-1 may be ordered thr...[More Information]

  9. O.R. TABLE PILLOW The O.R. Table Pillow is a foam head positioner designed to provide support and pressure relief for the head during surgery or when prolonged supine or lateral positioning is required. This pillow has flat rectangular base with raised sides to prevent the head from rolling off pillow. Reversal by 180 degrees provides slight extension of neck....[More Information]

  10. POSITEX POSITIONING SHIM The Positex Positioning Shim is a head positioner and positioning wedge designed to provide neck support while supine and to reduce patellar pressure while prone. The device can also be used under the thighs during quad exercises. Made of soft foam covered in vinyl, the wedge can be folded to double the height. COLOR: Blue....[More Information]

  11. POSITIONER FOAM BLOCKS: BASAL BLOCK (MODEL 9-101) The Basal Block, no. 9-101, is a wedge pillow and head positioner made of foam from the Alimed Positioner Foam Blocks series. The cushion is designed to support the back and shoulders with a contoured cutout for the head and neck in extensor thrust position. DIMENSIONS: 16 x 12 inches, tapers from 7 inches at 27 degrees....[More Information]

  12. PRON PILLO (MODEL 4206) Picture of PRON PILLO (MODEL 4206) The Pron Pillo, model 4206, is a head positioner designed to support the head, neck, and shoulders when lying face down. It features a cut-out center....[More Information]

  13. SUPINE HEADRESTS (MODELS 110 & 112) The Supine Headrests are head supports designed for use in the supine position. Made of clear acrylic, this unit cradles the back of the head and is foam padded for comfort. Model 110 is a fixed-position support and model 112 has four knobs to adjust the height and angle of the headrest....[More Information]

  14. WEDGE NO FLUX INFLATABLE BED WEDGE Picture of WEDGE NO FLUX INFLATABLE BED WEDGE The Wedge No Flux Inflatable Bed Wedge is a positioning wedge designed for use by individuals with eating or swallowing disabilities including hiatal hernia, acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD. Intended for use in the prone position, this portable positioning wedge elevates the user's upper body to a height of up to 6 inches when inflated. The positioning wedge features a travel/carrying case, a hand pump, and a removeable, washable cotton cover. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 6 x 36 x 24 inches when inflated...[More Information]

  15. WONDERGEL SOF-PILLOW (MODEL WG-SP) Picture of WONDERGEL SOF-PILLOW (MODEL WG-SP) The WonderGel Sof-Pillow, model WG-SP, is a cervical or positioning pillow designed for use by individuals who need positioning or neck support. The pillow has a flat bottom and rounded top. Its shape provides lumbar, leg, and neck support, and its plush, washable cover stays cool on skin. The unit is made of WonderGel, which consists of hollow columns of a gel called Gelastic, a solid rubber-like material. The columns form a pattern similar to a honeycomb, which redistributes and equalizes pres...[More Information]

  16. “BASEBALL CAP” ORTHOSIS ---- “DO IT YOURSELF” ENTRY ---- PURPOSE: To create a simple device to help individuals with dropped head syndrome (DHS) maintain their head in the upright position. The “baseball cap orthosis” is made using a well-fitting baseball cap without an adjustment buckle in the back. The system consists of two bands with strips of Velcro at the end. One band is permanently attached to the back of the cap. That band is then be inserted under the clothing to a level below the rib cage. The second band f...[More Information]

Page 1 of 1

View discontinued Products (6)

AbleData, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 1-800-227-0216.
Maintained for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Dept. of Education
by ICF Macro under Contract No. ED-04-CO-0018/0007.

The records in AbleData are provided for information purposes only. Neither the U.S. Department of Education nor ICF Macro has examined, reviewed, or tested any product, device, or information contained in AbleData. The Department and ICF Macro make no endorsement, representation, or warranty express or implied as to any product, device, or information set forth in AbleData. The views expressed on this site do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Department of Education, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, or ICF Macro.