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There are several purposes for using a neck brace. A neck brace helps stabilize and imobilize someone from being able to move their neck. It helps protect a person from further injuring their neck.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoA neck brace is used where a neck injury is suspected, in order to prevent further damage when the casualty is moved. What the brace does is to hold the neck and head in a steady position.
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Should you swim if your brace has broken?
It depends on the brace if it's the neck brace then no , cause you might brake your neck again. If it's the leg than no again but if it's the brace on your teeth then yes.
When is wearing a neck brace necessary?
When you break yo neck
2 Compound words with neck?
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Where is the neck brace applied to?
A neck brace is applied around the neck, in order to limit the range of motion - so as to minimize the risk of damage to the vertebrae and surrounding structures and nerves (and especially to the spinal cord).
Your buddy injures his neck and leg while you two are hiking?
brace his neck and splint his legs no movement.
How much does a halo neck brace weigh?
approximately 8 pounds
What can you put around your neck?
chain tie scarf idenification brace
Why is Steve Forbes wearing a neck brace?
Steve is recovering from Back Surgery
Did Willow Smith go to the hospital for whipping her hair to the side?
No but they did get her a neck brace
What movies has a woman with neck brace falling off bicycle?
Waynes world
When swimming is it necessary to wear your neck brace if you broke your neck 2 weeks before?
Yes it is. The brace is there to immobilize your neck until it heals. If the the brace is not compatible with swimming, you might consider not swimming until you've healed completely. This would be a good thing to talk to your doctor about, as I would guess you've been asked to reduce excercise until your cervical spine heals.
Which air-way-management technique minimizes the movement of the head neck and spinal cord to prevent further injuries?
This is called a cervical neck collar or neck brace.
