Kate is an 18 year old with a genetically inherited muscle disorder, Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. The key problems with an old U-shaped headrest were poor alignment and support of her neck and head, a pressure point on her right ear and difficulty hearing due to the headrest blocking her right ear.

With our ‘Black Bear’ head support, designed specifically to address these problems, all of these issues were resolved.

Kate says that “the headrest looks nice and is now less obtrusive and far more comfortable”.  The Black Bear provides good support around her occiput and the ‘arms’ support around / away from her ears, reducing pressure and improving hearing.  The system is adjustable so the ‘arms’ can be made longer or shorter and angled according to need.  The improved alignment of Kate’s neck has increased her ability to see both to the left and to the right.