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The lateral support pads
Description
These support pads provide lateral support to
the head if there is an abnormality in sideways
movement. These lateral support pads therefore
facilitate a better vertical position of the head.
The lateral support pads also help prevent
the head from turning aside as a result of an
asymmetric tonic neck reflex (ATNR, a form of
spasticity). To this end, the lateral support pads have been designed to
actively prevent the ATNR from regressing. Correcting more severe forms of
ATNR is equally difficult and attempts to do this with these lateral support
pads alone is not recommended.
The parts used for the lateral support pads are also used for attaching
switches.
Assemblingthelateralsupportpads
Use the special Torx keys supplied for all assembly work. For one-
sided use, decide on which side (left or right) the lateral support pad
should be mounted.
