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The Headmaster Collar

Cool. Lightweight. Low Profile.

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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.

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

For 30 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

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Benefits:

Headmaster Collar - Cervical Collar - Neck Collar
Neck Brace

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)

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Accessories

Headmaster Collar Accessories

Neck Pad

One mouldable pad placed centrally for posterior support.

Three neck pads, one black, one white and one beige
Table showing model numbers and sizes

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

Headmaster Collar Neck Pad

Extension Pads

Two pads positioned for lateral support

Three extension pads, one black, one white and one beige
A table showing model number and size of extension pads

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

Headmaster Collar Extension Pads

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.

A table of model numbers and sizes of anterior supports

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

Headmaster Collar Anterior Support

Replacement Neck Straps

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

A table showing code number and sizes of replacement neck straps
Picture of Large, Small and Child sizes of neck straps

Replacement Chin Pads

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

A table showing model numbers and sizes of replacement chin pads
4 colors of Headmaster Collar, beige, black, grey, and blue
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Fitting and Sizing

Headmaster Collar Sizing and Fitting

A side profile of a womans head wearing a Cervical Collar
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)

Neck Collar

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.

Neck Collar

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. 

Soft Cervical Collars
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Testimonials

"I am an OT in Alberta who works at the ALS Clinic in Calgary. I have been in this position for 5 years and have always found head drop a huge challenge with this population.  I use your Head Master collar on a regular basis but have recently discovered the anterior support piece accessory.  I have only fit it with two clients over the past couple weeks since receiving the pieces (we only purchased two to see how they work) and am thrilled to say they have both been fit with great success!  Thank you so much for your continued work.  This is a great product."

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