i2i Head and Neck Positioning System
Individuals with poor head control can have trouble interacting with people who are out of their eye line; the i2i counteracts this by gently positioning the head so that users can see straight ahead. Other individuals may experience difficulty chewing and swallowing due to their poor head control and often find this becomes much easier with an i2i head support.
The i2i helps with these issues and therefore increases the quality of life for the individual, who is then able to see the world eye-to-eye.
Aligns the head to midline: The height can weigh 6kg or more, and needs considerable muscular support from the neck to keep it in place. For individuals with poor neck strength, it can be a challenge to hold the head in position all day. The i2i supports the neck to keep the head in midline, without the user having to exert their energy, allowing them to concentrate on daily activities.
Supports Interaction, Drinking and Eating: Interaction is easier with the i2i, as the midline position allows for a greater range of head movement and field of vision, making it easier for the user to become involved in the world around them. The i2i can benefit individuals who find it difficult to eat and drink due to the position of their head. With the head in midline, it becomes easier to the user to chew and swallow effectively.
Encourages Neck Strengthening: The chin prompt is an optional addition to the i2i, and is designed to ‘prompt’ the chin to stay up in individuals with low tone. This encourages the individual to use their neck muscles, and over time the chin prompt can be moved further up until the user can support their head more easily.
The chin prompt is completely safe and does not present a choking hazard, as it slides down the arms of the i2i when too much pressure is exerted.
For the majority of clients a simple selection of the key components of the i2i is all that is needed. If you do not need a customised i2i, you can order one ‘off-the-shelf’. Each i2i ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Order Code includes a pad, a chin prompt and mounting hardware. All ‘Off-the-Shelf’ i2i’s come with the round tubing mounting hardware as standard: Part Number TWB480-17FDM
If an Off the Shelf i2i is not what you are looking for, depending on the complexity of the user, you can create your own i2i by selecting a profile, arms, chin prompt and mounting hardware stem.
Select Profile: The i2i is available in standard profile and low profile. Profile length is the distance from the top to the bottom of the sub-occipital pad. The i2i standard profile offers stronger occipital support while the low profile i2i can be used as a sub-occipital pad which is suitable for people who require more emphasis on midline head positioning.
Select Arms: In addition to the standard length fixed arm, a short arm version of the head pad is available, which is best suited to people who need less support and more freedom of movement. Laterally Adjustable arms in standard and short options are offered to allow unique positioning with a locking mechanism to keep them in place. They can be adapted to individuals’ needs and hence make positioning easier.
Select Chin Prompt: The chin prompt is a dynamic support that provides foundational anterior head positioning. Systematically raising or lowering the chin prompt can be an excellent therapeutic tool to encourage neck muscle strengthening. Chin Prompts are available in standard and trachea. Tracheachin prompt is now available for clients who require more space in front of the neck.
Select Mounting Hardware: i2i head and neck supports are available with a flip down mounting hardware that helps flip down the i2i out of the way when it is not needed, without having to demount it from the chair. This is unique to Stealth products and helps during easy transfers. The flip down mechanism is smooth and allows for the i2i to slide off smoothly. The advantage of the flip down mount is that the mounting hardware does not have to be re-adjusted. It stays in position and does not lose its adjustments, and after being used it can be clicked back into the original position, easily.
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