Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar

The Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar is a comfortable and supportive neck brace that is ideal for use following a number of cervical spine injuries and conditions. Combining a comfortable contoured moulded foam shell with rigid occipital and mandibular supports, the Philadelphia Collar provides the optimal combination of comfort. and firm stabilisation.

Indications for Use

The Philadelphia Collar provides moderate to firm control of the cervical area, reduces rotation and slightly hyperextends the cervical spine, making it suitable for a variety of conditions. Recommendations for use include: 

• Cervical spondylosis
• Cervical support
• Degenerate cervical spine
• Head drop
• Motor neurone disease
• Post-trauma cervical spondylitis
• Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis of the cervical spine

Key Features and Benefits of the Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar

• Moderate to firm control of the cervical spine
• Two-piece contoured moulded foam shell for comfort
• Rigid occipital and mandibular posts for firm stablisation
• Tracheotomy aperture for airway management and other procedures
• Bilateral front touch-and-close-fastening for easy fitting

Tracheal Opening

The Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar has been developed with a built-in tracheotomy opening. Ideal for extrication and rehabilitation, this large aperture provides access for airway management and other procedures.

Sizing of the Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar

The Bodymedics Philadelphia Collar is available in a variety of sizes to ensure a perfect fit.

The obtain your size, first measure the circumference of your neck around the Adam’s apple. This will give you the correct size of collar – small, medium, large or extra large. If on the threshold between two sizes, it is recommended to choose the greater.

Then, take a measurement from the tip of the chin, in a straight line, to the top of the sternum or sternal notch. This will give you the correct height of collar. If on the threshold between two heights, it is recommended to choose the smaller.

Size	Neck Circumference (in/cm)	Available Heights (in/cm)
Small	10 – 13″ (25.4 – 33cm)	2¼” (5.7cm)
	10 – 13″ (25.4 – 33cm)	3¼” (8.3cm)
	10 – 13″ (25.4 – 33cm)	4¼” (10.8cm)
	10 – 13″ (25.4 – 33cm)	5¼” (13.3cm)
Medium	13 – 16″ (33 – 40.6cm)	2¼” (5.7cm)
	13 – 16″ (33 – 40.6cm)	3¼” (8.3cm)
	13 – 16″ (33 – 40.6cm)	4¼” (10.8cm)
	13 – 16″ (33 – 40.6cm)	5¼” (13.3cm)
Large	16 – 19″ (40.6 – 48.6cm)	2¼” (5.7cm)
	16 – 19″ (40.6 – 48.6cm)	3¼” (8.3cm)
	16 – 19″ (40.6 – 48.6cm)	4¼” (10.8cm)
	16 – 19″ (40.6 – 48.6cm)	5¼” (13.3cm)
Extra Large	19″+ (48.3cm+)	2¼” (5.7cm)
	19″+ (48.3cm+)	3¼” (8.3cm)
	19″+ (48.3cm+)	4¼” (10.8cm)
	19″+ (48.3cm+)	5¼” (13.3cm)