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4. Accessories
4a. Headrests
The straps on the headrest pillow
fi
t over the chair
back and velcro in place.
The HydroCare can be
fi
tted with a range of soft
headrests. These are;
• Shallow headrest for basic head support.
• Deep headrest for more support for those with a
kyphotic pro
fi
le.
• Pro
fi
led Soft headrest with semi-circular cut-out to
give conforming support around the head and neck.
Each headrest pillow is a soft,
fi
bre
fi
lled cushion to
support the back of the client’s head. A single strap on
the top edge of the headrest wraps around the centre
of the push handle to control the height of the headrest
and hold it in position on the chair.
Two thicknesses of pillow are available. Headrest choice
will depend on the client’s posture and the gap between
the client’s head and the chair back. Aim to use a
headrest which
fi
lls this gap but which does not push
the client’s head and shoulders forward.
Once the client is sat in the chair, move the headrest
to where they
fi
nd it to be the most comfortable and
supportive. As the client holds their position, undo the
Velcro tabs on the end of the strap. Take the slack out
of the strap and re-attach it around the push bar with
the velcro holding the strap securely in place.
