Philadelphia Cervical Collar

Philadelphia Cervical Collar is one of the products in cervical collars category and it’s used for neck pains.

The vertebral column is the defining characteristic of a vertebrate in which the notochord (a flexible rod of uniform composition) found in all chordates has been replaced by a segmented series of bone: vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs.

The vertebral column, also known as the backbone or spine,is part of the axial skeleton.
The spine has three main sections, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. There are seven cervical vertebrae (C1-C7), twelve thoracic (T1-T12), and five lumbar (L1-L5). In addition, there are two fused vertebrae, the sacrum and the coccyx. Normal curvature is lordotic (eyes pointing up). we have lordotic in the lumbar region and kyphotic in the thoracic region. The primary spinal functions are to maintain an erect posture, provide stability and mobility, transmit loads, absorb shocks, and protect the spinal cord.

Product feature:

• Molded and shaped foam helps conform to any patient.
• Perforated for ventilation.
• Made of lightweight, closed-cell foam material.
• Hook and loop closure for easy adjustment.
• Including hole at the front for emergency breathing

Donning and Doffing: 


• Measure around the patient’s neck. If the patient’s measurement falls between two consecutive sizes, try on the larger size first.
• After selecting the proper size collar, apply the collar to patient’s neck.
• The chin should be resting on the molded chin support. Before attaching the Velcro strap, make sure the patient’s head and the collar are in neutral position.
• Pull the Velcro strap from the back and secured it to the Velcro hook fastener on the side of the collar.
• If the chin is not sufficiently supported tighten collar.
• If additional tightening results in hyperextension of patient’s cervical spine, select a smaller.

Philadelphia Cervical Collar Application:

• Post-surgical support
• Cervical fracture
• Ligamentous injuries
• Mild and lower cervical strain and sprain
• Soft tissue injury

When to use Philadelphia Cervical Collar:

• If you are using this product with orthopedic prescription , use this product according to the doctor’s order.
• Else , use this product only when you are awake for 8 weeks.
• when washing this product  use cold water.