neck-brace
Whiplash treatment device
A neck-brace is a medical device worn around the neck to immobilize and support the cervical spine after injury or surgery.
Neck-braces range from soft foam collars to rigid plastic supports: She wore a neck-brace for six weeks after the car accident.
Also spelled as one word or two.
Of the neck
- collarNeck encirclement
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- whiplashNeck injury from jerking
- spinalOf the backbone
vertebrae · immobilization · herniated · fracture · surgery · traction · injury · C-spine
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recuperationGradual return to health
therapy · mobility · strengthening · exercises · follow-up · gradual · weaning · adjustment
Bubble-filled substance
- rigidUnable to bend
- plasticCapable of being molded
- velcroFabric fastener using hooks
- adjustableAble to be changed
padded · contoured · lightweight · breathable · removable · fitted · straps · sizing
cervical
Of the neck
- collarNeck encirclement
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- whiplashNeck injury from jerking
spinal · vertebrae · immobilization · herniated · fracture · surgery · traction · injury · C-spine · torticollis
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- healingRestoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
recuperation · therapy · mobility · strengthening · exercises · follow-up · gradual · weaning · adjustment · patience
foam
Bubble-filled substance
adjustable · padded · contoured · lightweight · breathable · removable · fitted · straps · sizing · comfort
neck-braceflexibility
Ability to adapt easily
free movement · looseness · mobility · unrestrained · unfettered
neck-bracehealed
Returned to health
uninjured · full recovery · able-bodied · clean bill of health · recovered
neck, brace, necks, necked, necking, neckline, neckwear, necklace, bottleneck