Wednesday, 3 October 2012

The Savant Headrest

At symmetric Designs we design and manufacture several unique products you will not find anywhere else. Created in our family run business on beautiful Salt Spring Island, these products assist people with many types of physical challenges. http://www.symmetric-designs.com/
Here is one of our  unique products.

The Savant Headrest™


A Wheelchair Headrest for  Total Head Control

The Savant Headrest™ is a new and unique support for the head.  It is cool, 
light-weight and can easily be shaped by hand. It provides support at three 
levels on the head to control lateral flexion and rotation. 
 A headband can be used for anterior support.
  • Low profile headband gives anterior support
  • Quick release clamps hold the headband in place. Easy release for fine adjustment
  • High Lateral Pads give effective lateral flexion control
  • Mid-Lateral Pads are shaped for comfort behind the ears
  • Sub-Occipital Pads form extra support below the mandible.
  • The pads are filled with a soft silicone gel for comfort.
  • The Savant is covered with a soft and durable nylon/lycra knit fabric.
  • Available in Black, Red and Grey fabric

Monday, 1 October 2012

The Company

Symmetric Designs is a family owned Canadian company located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. For the past 24 years we have been dedicated to designing and manufacturing high quality and innovative medical products that improve the lives of people with disabilities.Let us introduce you o some of our products.  http://www.symmetric-designs.com/

The Headmaster Collar TM

For Firm Support of the Head

The Headmaster Collar™ is the collar of choice for the best in head control.
This innovative Collar provides excellent all round support and keeps you looking
great! Light and airy, the Collar is covered in a soft, washable fabric in a variety
of colours. The Collar is easily formed by hand to fit snugly underneath the chin.

Benefits for the Fitter:

  • easy to fit (bend the Collar by hand to fit)
  • good access to a tracheal tube, if needed
  • accessories available to modify function
  • all parts for the Collar are available as replacements

Benefits for the Wearer and/or Caregiver:

  • a cool, comfortable collar with low heat retention
  • easy to put on and remove
  • low profile; unobtrusive appearance, choice of colours
  • easy to keep clean
  • firm support for the head