Video guidance on fitting spinal collars and braces
You should have been directed to the appropriate video to suit your circumstances, if you are unsure whether you should be fitting your collar or brace in a lying or sitting position or on your own or with assistance, please contact the ward that you were discharged from and ask to speak to a nurse or physiotherapist for clarification.
If you have been advised to return to trauma clinic for collar care by healthcare professionals, these videos are NOT for your use, please attend your appointment as arranged.
Collar care
Collar care in lying with the assistance of 1 person
Collar care in sitting with the assistance of 1 person
Collar care in sitting independently
Collar care for a cerviocthoracic orthosis (CTO) in sitting with assistance
Collar care for a cervicothoracic orthosis (CTO) in lying with assistance
Brace care
Brace care for an over the shoulder thoracolumbar brace in lying with the assistance of 1 person
Brace care for an over the shoulder thoracolumbar brace in sitting with the
assistance of 1 person
Brace care for an over the shoulder thoracolumbar brace in sitting independently
Brace care for a hyperextension brace in sitting independently
Brace care for a California ECO brace in sitting independently
