Neck roll cushion

The neck roll supports and helps to relax the neck during moves – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities who use a personal lift

A person sitting in a ceiling lift The sling with the shoulders. Behind the neck there is a padded soft roller which is attached with straps to the sling bar.
Move with lift and neck roll (person in the picture is not the user)
Move with lift and neck roll (person in the picture is not the user)

During transfers with the lift the user uses a sling suppoting the whole back and a customized neck roll cushion. The neck roll has strips suspended from the lift.

Users comments
User tightens her neck during moves. Neck roll provides support and reduces tension.

Made by
Hjälpmedelcentralen (assistive device center)

Paid for by
County Council

Whose idea
The user

Padded neck roll with straps
Neck roll lying on bed

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Tipsare: Nina

Nina lives in an apartment. She is working part time. She was injured in 1996 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). She is a ventilator user. She has two personal assistants 24 hours a day.