• Prevent neck flexion (forward movement), extension (backward movement) or rotation (sidewards movement) of the cervical spine.
• The collar is used to support your neck bones and ligaments and reduce any movement that may further damage your neck.
• Firm Stabilization, Yet Quite Comfortable, Very Light Weight & Easy to Use
• Using front and back reinforcements, the Philadelphia collar provide superior stabilization, ensuring neck immobilization and cervical spine immobilization.
• Trachea Opening in Front Alleviates Heat and Moisture and provides Easy Access for Carotid Pulse and Tracheotomies
• Adjustable Chin Support Provides Airway Management
• Resistant To Water for Bathing and Aquatic Therapy

• Cervical spine Fractures (broken bones)
• Dislocations (bones that move away from the normal position)
• Subluxations (incomplete dislocations)
• Damage to joints, ligaments and tendons.
• Supports the weight of the head.
• Restricts rotation of the neck (moving the neck side to side).
• Prevents flexion/extension (move the neck up and down).

• The Philadelphia Collar consists of a front and back piece. While still lying down on your back slide the back piece under your neck from the side. Please do not lift your head.
• ​Apply the front piece ensuring it sits under your chin ensuring your chin resting on the chin cup of the collar and is firmly supported
• Ensure both sides of the front piece of collar fits neatly over the top of the back portion so that the front piece lines up with the back.
• Pull Velcro hooks on either side from the back piece onto Velcro loops of the front piece and secure over both sides of the front piece, adjust for comfortable and proper fit.

• Hand wash in cold water (86 °F/30 °C) using mild soap, rinse thoroughly. AIR DRY.
• Do not wring or twist
• Dry in shade on a flat surface, away from heat and sunlight
• Do not iron or dry clean or bleach

NOTE: If not rinsed thoroughly, residual soap may cause irritation and deteriorate the material.