The Headmaster Collar

Cool. Lightweight. Low Profile.

A woman gardening while wearing a headmaster collar

The Headmaster Collar™ is the cervical collar of choice for low profile, lightweight, firm support for the head.

Light and airy, the cervical collar is covered in a soft, washable fabric in a variety of colours.

For 35 years, the Headmaster Collar has been the collar of choice for people requiring head and neck support as a result of:

ALS
Arthritis
Multiple Sclerosis
Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS)
Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Motor Neurone Disease
Many more conditions resulting in neck muscle weakness

Benefits for the User:

Headmaster Collar - Cervical Collar - Neck Collar

Benefits for the Fitter:

cool, comfortable head support with low heat retention
easy to put on and remove
low profile; unobtrusive appearance
choice of colours
easy to keep clean
improved breathing and swallowing by opening trachea and esophagus
firm support for the head

Easy to fit (bend the cervical collar by hand to fit)
Good access to a tracheal tube, if needed
Accessories available to modify function
All parts for the cervical collar are available as replacements
Quick release velcro
One measurement to determine size (6 available sizes)

Accessories

Headmaster Collar Accessories

Neck Pad

One mouldable pad placed centrally for posterior support.

Available in Grey (-G), Beige (-B) or Black (-K)

Extension Pads

Two pads positioned for lateral support

A table showing model number and size of extension pads

Available in Grey (-G), Beige (-B) or Black (-K)

Anterior Support

An add-on anterior tube (and chin pad) to give solid resistance against flexion.
This Anterior Support should be removed if the cervical collar is used for transportation.

Available in Grey (-G), Beige (-B), Blue (-U) or Black (-K)

Replacement Neck Straps

Replacement Neck Straps (available in all colours) sold separately.

Picture of Large, Small and Child sizes of neck straps

Replacement Chin Pads

Replacement Chin Pads (available in all colours) sold separately.

4 colors of Headmaster Collar, beige, black, grey, and blue

Fitting and Sizing

Headmaster Collar Sizing and Fitting

Chart showing sizes and product codes of headmaster collar

Dimension ‘a’ is the shortest distance under the jaw from the centre of the chin to the angle of the mandible.

Select the closest size Collar from the table above.

(Choose the smaller size if in doubt)

Bend the Collar to the desired height & width by hand

It will stay in the shape you set it.
Bend the Collar to clear the clavicles (collar bones) if necessary.
A chin pad can be added to the chest portion of the Collar for extra padding if needed.
Use accessories for extra flexion and extension support.

Final Checks

Check that the Collar fits snugly under the chin.
The neckstrap should be around the back of the neck only.
For extra support use the Neck Pad or the Extension Pads (see accessories) to resist extension of the neck.
Use the Anterior Support to rigidify the Collar, if needed (see accessories).

Pediatric Headmaster Collars are softer and may be fitted to children needing head support as young as 6 months of age

The Headmaster Collar is now 100% Latex Free.