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Whitmyer Heads Up Head Support

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.

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Innovative anterior, posterior, and lateral wheelchair head support for the head and neck.
It features swing-out, adjustable arms to easily accommodate client transfers and varying client presentations.
Innovative Anterior Stabilisation Arms
Two Industry-Proven Posterior Support Options
Six Hardware Options
Description

Innovative Anterior Stabilization Arms

The Heads Up wheelchair head support’s anterior stabilization arms provide anterior and lateral stabilization 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.

  • Axys – durable, compact, one-size option with basic anterior-posterior adjustability at an outstanding value
  • Onyx – durable, compact option with basic adjustability and pediatric 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 pediatric 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

 

Specifications
Sizes

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

Mounting Systems

Axys, Onyx, Linx, Linx2, Pro, 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, Strap Cap, Static Forehead Strap

Outer Cover

Lycra, Dartex Reversed

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