Aspen PEAK SCOLI User manual

Peak Scoliosis
Bracing System
Patient Handbook

Patient Name
Date
Hospital/Facility
City, State
Please bring all teaching sheets and discharge information with
you if you return to the hospital or physician’s office/clinic for
follow-up care. If you have any questions, please contact your
physician or fitting professional.
PATIENT INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 
Brace Application 
Brace Removal 
Brace Cleaning 
Patient Notes 

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INTRODUCTION
The Peak™Scoliosis Bracing System is an unloader brace designed
to provide pain relief for adult scoliosis patients. Your physician has
determined that wearing this brace will help your condition.
These instructions identify the steps you need to take and what
you need to be aware of in order to properly apply and care
for your Peak Scoliosis Bracing System. Adhering to these steps
and following your physician’s instructions will help ensure safe
and effective care.

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Chest Pad
Thoracic Pad Iliac Pad
Lateral PanelPosterior Panel
(Back Panel)
Trochanter Pad
EXTERIOR VIEW
INTERIOR VIEW
Pull Tabs
Tension Straps
Closure Strap

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BRACE APPLICATION
To begin, ensure that the pull tabs are as close to the back panel as possible
and that the brace is fully extended.
Pull Tab Back Panel
The various components of your Peak Scoliosis Bracing System have
been modified to create a customized fit designed to meet your
specific needs. To ensure optimal results, do not alter the brace.
Consult your clinician or your fitting professional should you have any
questions or concerns about the placement of the pads or proper fit.
The following instructions will aid you in applying your brace in the
correct position as well as tightening the belt for maximum pain relief.

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Inhale deeply and wrap the belt around as tightly as possible. Overlap the ends
of the brace and press down rmly to secure. Before tightening, be sure both the
top and the bottom of the belt are snug. If needed, angle the ends of the brace
up or down in order to achieve a snug t at both the top and the bottom.
Be sure to position each pad in it’s proper location. It is important that you apply the
brace in the same position so that it feels the same as it did when you were initially t.

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Be aware that the right pull tab controls the upper compression and the left pull
tab controls the lower compression. Adjust as needed for maximum pain relief.
To tighten the brace, grasp the pull tabs and pull them away from your body. Over
tighten the brace, then loosen slightly to achieve a supportive but comfortable t.

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Once the appropriate compression is obtained, place the pull tabs on the front
panel of the brace, press down to secure.
When seated, check that the brace is comfortable by conrming that the
trochanter pad is not too low and that the thoracic pad is not uncomfortably
high. To maintain effective, comfortable support, it can be helpful to slightly
adjust the upper portion of the brace by loosening the right pull tab.

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BRACE REMOvAL
To remove the brace, peel up the pull tabs and reattach them on either side of
the brace as close to the back panel as possible to release the compression.
Be sure to remove the brace as instructed. Proper placement of
the pull tabs and extension of the brace will help ensure that it is
ready to apply the next time.