Neck support
Hello I am a physio working with a teenage boy with merosin negative muscular dystrophy he had spinal surgery over a year ago, and is now struggling with his head position in his chair which is having a knock on affect to his posture.
Does anyone have an idea what can be used to help him maintain is head in a good position, it won’t be used all day more for rest periods. Myself and the OT have tried various types of head and neck supports, such as soft neck collars and supports that attach to the wheelchair. He struggles to tolerate both the soft collars affects his swallow and speech.
Any ideas will be gratefully received, I have asked the local specialist centre (unfortunately what they suggested did not work) and posted on the physio chat room (waiting for response)
Thanks
Jo