Plain film radiography [ 7, 8], cineradiography [ 9, 10], videofluoroscopy [ 11], computerised tomography [ 12], magnetic resonance imaging [ 13], video and electromyography [ 14], digital inclinometry [ 15], stereophotogrammetry [ 16], electrogoniometry [ 17] and motion analysis systems [ 1– 3, 18, 19] have been used to measure cervical spine motion.

Unwanted movement of the head markers was minimised using a specially designed Velcro headband to which the marker cluster was applied. Ask the assistant to change the pads and clean / check the skin of the neck (use mirror to help if required).

When washing your child’s neck, it is best to have another adult helping, especially for younger or less cooperative children.

The collar should rest comfortably against your body, with only the padded areas touching your skin. For the ultimate in comfort, all contact surfaces of the collar are cushioned with cotton-lined, breathable foam padding. A larger sample size would have increased the power of the study and the reliability of the data but our sample size was sufficient to perform statistical analysis. If you have any problems with the collar please do not hesitate to contact the Specialist nurses or physiotherapy team on the number overleaf. Some studies have used the occiput, to represent the C1 vertebra, and the spinous process of C7 as a model for determining gross cervical spine motion.Regular simple analgesia (such as paracetamol and ibuprofen) usually helps with this, and should be taken as per package instructions. Your doctor will tell you whether your child needs to keep their collar on all the time or if it can be removed.

Although a collar may provide exceptional stability, if it is uncomfortable to wear then non-compliance becomes an issue. Until this follow-up appointment, your child should wear their collar as directed by their treating doctor. It may be necessary to apply pads to help prevent pressure damage for any patients deemed ‘at risk’.It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your physiotherapist, nurse or neurosurgeon, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Product Description:The Aspen Collar is built around functionality and support for improved comfort.

Unless a radiographic technique is used, there is no reliable means by which to accurately identify each cervical motion segment.The Aspen Vista was the least effective collar at restricting movement in all three planes through physiological ranges. The Aspen was the most effective collar at restricting movement in all three planes through physiological ranges. DME-Direct features leading secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, and AI-driven fraud protection to provide a safe and hassle-free checkout experience.