Description
When I started losing strength in my neck, we used a couple of different types of neck braces. We started with the Headmaster. It did what is designed to do, but it hurt my chest. The pressure it put on chest while using it caused a lot of discomfort and pain.
We switched to the Vive wraparound style neck brace. We tried and used both the 3- and 4-inch sizes. I would choose whichever felt good at the time. After wearing the braces a bunch, I knew which one I wanted.
The difficulty with all neck braces is how they push up our chins. This makes it hard to talk or eat. This irritated me most when I used Voice Access to keep working. In the end, I used neck braces on a limited basis because I liked using my mouth.
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We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.
EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022
From first symptoms to the walker
Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function
MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023
From walker to power chair
Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube
LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current
Power chair
Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube
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