Headmaster Collar
Cool. Lightweight. Low Profile.
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:
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ALS
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Arthritis
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Dropped Head Syndrome (DHS)
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Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
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Motor Neurone Disease
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Many more conditions resulting in neck muscle weakness
Benefits for the User:
Benefits for the Fitter:
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Cool, comfortable head support with low heat retention
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Easy to put on and remove
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Low profile; unobtrusive appearance
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Choice of colours
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Easy to keep clean
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Improved breathing and swallowing by opening trachea and esophagus
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Firm support for the head
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Easy to fit (bend the cervical collar by hand to fit)
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Good access to a tracheal tube, if needed
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Accessories available to modify function
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All parts for the cervical collar are available as replacements
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Quick release velcro
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One measurement to determine size (6 available sizes)
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Large
5"
13 cm
HMC01-G
HMC01-K
HMC01-B
HMC01-U
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Medium
4.5"
11.5 cm
HMC02-G
HMC02-K
HMC02-B
HMC02-U
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Small
4"
10 cm
HMC03-G
HMC03-K
HMC03-B
HMC03-U
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Junior
3.5"
9 cm
HMC04-G
HMC04-K
HMC04-B
HMC04-U
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Child
3"
7.5 cm
HMC05-G
HMC05-K
HMC05-B
HMC05-U
Collar Size
Inch
Centimeter
Grey
Black
Beige
Blue
Infant
2.5"
6.5 cm
HMC06-G
n/a
n/a
n/a
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
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).
Replacement Chin Pads
Replacement Chin Pads available in all colours
(sold separately).
Headmaster Collar Sizing and Fitting
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
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It will stay in the shape you set it.
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Bend the Collar to clear the clavicles (collar bones) if necessary.
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A chin pad can be added to the chest portion of the Collar for extra padding if needed.
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Use accessories for extra flexion and extension support.
Final Checks
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Check that the Collar fits snugly under the chin.
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The neckstrap should be around the back of the neck only.
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For extra support use the Neck Pad or the Extension Pads (see accessories) to resist extension of the neck.
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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.
