Head Rests – Lifestyle Mobility https://lifestylemobility.ie Fri, 31 May 2024 13:44:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://lifestylemobility.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-lifestyle_favicon-32x32.png Head Rests – Lifestyle Mobility https://lifestylemobility.ie 32 32 Ottobock Advanced Line Head Supports https://lifestylemobility.ie/product/ottobock-advanced-head-supports/ Thu, 30 May 2024 13:44:30 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/?post_type=product&p=1677

Head and neck supports are a vital part of a wheelchair. They combine durable shells with high-quality foam padding to provide soft and comfortable support. The removable, breathable covers are washable at up to 60°C.

Comfort Plus: A single pad head support which is available in a range of sizes up to 360mm wide. Ideal for a resting position to assist with counteracting if the person is tilted, tips or leans back.

Tri-Comfort Plus: An enhanced version of the Comfort Plus additionally featuring angled lateral wings to hold the persons head in a centralised position. It has a concave shape with a central pad.

Adjustable Comfort Plus: Also an enhanced version of the Comfort Plus, additionally featuring angled lateral wings. The lateral wings can be angled 45° or more from the flat position. It has adjustable side pads for individual control.

Combo Head Support: This three piece head support has a slimline design with lateral wings which can be adjusted individually, intuitively and reliably. It provides control over lateral flexion and good pressure redistribution around the ears with the anatomical design of the lateral wings.

Unilink Mounting Kit: This mount is only suitable for the advanced line head supports and allows the angle of them to be adjusted whilst providing full surface contact. The stem is available in two lengths 178mm and 305mm. It has an easy, fast closure system and a second ball joint allowing for individual adjustability.

An extension element is available with the UniLink mounting kit and is available in three lengths 38mm, 50mm, 76mm. This is perfect for users who sit quite far forward in the chair or who’s position changes but continues to need support.

]]> Invacare Matrx Elan Headrest https://lifestylemobility.ie/product/invacare-matrx-elan-headrest/ Thu, 30 May 2024 10:11:44 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/?post_type=product&p=1607 The Matrx Elan headrest designed by Invacare is compact, lightweight and adjustable. Offering superb support and comfort, the Matrx Elan features highly adjustable hardware to help users configure it to suit their individual needs. The innovative hardware on the Elan headrest has six points of adjustment to provide infinite positioning opportunities, including a swing away function, therefore meeting user needs. The headrests can be set up quickly and effectively with a single tool while the multi-disk locking feature provides superior holding strength and reliability. The headrest is also available in a full range of Paediatric through to adult applications.

It is easy to change the headrest position thanks to its tool-less adjustment levers. There are two post options available, the standard adult (380 mm) or the mini (280 mm), which can be fitted retroactively to Matrx receivers and are compatible with several other headrest receivers on the market. The Matrx Elan also features dual-density foam that provides immersion, comfort, and protection for the user and prevents bottoming out. The Invacare Matrx pads are 45% lighter than most other pads on the market and surround the edges of the backing plates.

Key features include:

  • Highly adjustable wheelchair headrest.
  • 3 Ellipse pad options: Can be formed to fit the shape of the users head for posterior and lateral support.
  • 2 Occipital pad options: This feature provides contoured support to the occipital and sub-occipital areas of the head.
  • 4-point support: Offers 4 points of support to the occipital and temporal areas of the head.
  • Interface insert: It comes with an interface insert that allows connection to the Invacare Flex 3 headrest receivers.
  • Multi-disk locking feature: The innovative locking feature provides superior holding strength and reliability.
  • Adjustable aluminium plates: Can be formed to meet the needs of the user on all pad options.
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