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)

During transfers with the lift the user uses a high lift cover 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
Hjälpmedelscentralen (assistive device center)

Paid for by
County Council

Whose idea
The user

Padded neck roll with straps lying on bed

Neck roll lying on bed

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Author: Nina

Nina bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. Hon skadade sig 1996 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4) och är i behov av ventilator. Hon har dubbel assistans dygnet runt.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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