Thursday, 11 October 2012

The Axion Rotary Interface

Here is one of our unique Canadian designed and made medical devices. It may be right for one of your clients. http://www.symmetric-designs.com/axion/


The Axion Rotary Interface    Mobility Management Best Picks

A Unique Device that Permits Wheelchair Headrests to Rotate

The Axion Rotary Interface for Wheelchair Headrests can be attached to most headrests and hardware.  It allows headrests to freely rotate, improving the function of the user.  The Axion is applicable to those with limited head control, limited range of motion or field of vision.  It is also applicable to those who frequently rotate their head against a headrest.

The Axion is available in four versions, to fit two sizes of balls (1" (25mm) and 3/4" (19mm)) and two ranges of rotation.
  • Axion 60 series permits a total rotation of 60 degrees
  • Axion 90 series permits a total rotation of 90 degrees


Benefits

  • The Axion Rotary Interface is quiet, free running and it does not require lubrication.  
  • The range of rotation can be limited or stopped by means of a simple knob control.  This allows the headrest to be positioned at a fixed angle or be free running.  Some drag may be introduced to slow the rotation, if desired.
Usually the Axion will be used to allow free lateral rotation of the head with the headrest.
 This  permits the head to be fully supported by the headrest as it rotates.
 The benefit of this to those with muscle weakness is assured support from 
the headrest as they rotate laterally.
    For those with good muscle tone but having a tendency to rub frequently against a headrest, 
    the Axion allows the headrest to move with their head.  This can reduce or eliminate the friction 
    between the head and the headrest, so reducing hair loss or abrasion of the head.



    Tuesday, 9 October 2012

    The Tot Collar

    Here's another one of our unique and innovative designs.

    http://www.symmetric-designs.com

    Here's a short movie clip of a youngster wearing this device Just click on the You Tube
     video link below.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrmoLbnOe0A



    The TOT Collar™

    For Congenital Muscular Torticollis

    The TOT Collar™ is pre-assembled and ready to fit.
    A loop of soft PVC tubing is bridged by two short nylon tubes. Varying sizes of tubes are packaged 
    with the Collar.  These tubes are positioned anterior and posterior to the crest of the trapezius.
    The pvc tubing is fastened with a connecting strap.  A spare Velcro Strap is included.
     The TOT Collar™ is non toxic and washable.

    How it Works & Indications for Use

    The TOT Collar™ is designed to provide a noxious stimulus to the lateral aspect of the skull. 
     The user moves away from this stimulus towards a new, central corrected position. 
    Adoption of a new, normal head position provides the ability to reset perception of horizontal 
    and so maintain the corrected head position. 
    The TOT Collar use is added to the conservative treatment of infants with congenital muscular 
    torticollis if they are 4 months of age or older and show a consistent head tilt of 5 degrees or more. The infant must have adequate ROM (range of motion) and lateral head righting reaction (head control and strength) to lift his or her head 
    away from the side of the Collar.
    Caution: Do not leave the child unattended while wearing this Collar!