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What Is a Philadelphia Cervical Collar and When Is It Used?
Philadelphia collars are specialist cervical supports with firm front and rear sections that support the chin, neck and back of the head. This guide explains how they differ from softer collars, when they may be prescribed, how they should fit and why wearing schedules should be clinically directed.
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A Philadelphia cervical collar is a structured two-piece orthosis designed to provide more substantial neck support and movement restriction than a soft foam collar. It is generally used for specific clinical indications such as selected injuries, post-operative protection or other situations where a clinician needs to control cervical movement.
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The Philadelphia Cervical Collar is a lightweight yet highly supportive neck brace designed to provide firm immobilisation following soft tissue injuries, disc trauma, or post-surgical recovery. Constructed from hypo-allergenic Polyethylene, this two-piece collar ensures maximum comfort and stability, making it an ideal...
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