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    

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.

The Tot Collar

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

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Here's a short movie clip of a youngster wearing this device Just click on the You Tube
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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!

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

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