lordosis
Uncorrected position.
Swivel buckles ensure free pivoting and
smooth adjustment of an angle between
attachment straps and the vest, straps do
not twist or chafe.
ASSESSMENT
concave curvature of spine,
hyper-extended lumbar spine,
anterior pelvic tilt,
retracted shoulder blades,
limited contact with backrest.
Corrected position – a vest U74
without zipper or U73 with zipper.
Must be used with a four-point hip
belt U75.
CAUSES
Wheelchair: seat to backrest angle to small and
inadequate trunk support to prevent trunk collapse.
Causes related to physical conditions: fixed
pathological lordosis of spine, anterior pelvic tilt,
tendon tension, tight hip flexor, low trunk muscle
tone, weak and deteriorated muscles.
WHY TO USE THE VEST
primary support of sternum,
reduced lordosis and anterior pelvic tilt,
natural alignment of trunk over pelvis and
reduced shoulder blades retraction,
improved respiratory volume,
for users capable of active trunk flexion, a
neoprene vest may allow more freedom of
movement, while providing posture stabilization and
correction,
some users will require additional support at
lower ribs and abdomen to reduce lordosis.
U74- vest without zipper. Vest
available in two versions, wide and
narrow designed especially for
women.
U73- vest with zipper. Vest available
in two versions, wide and narrow
designed especially for women.
Vest is made from high
quality LYCRA coated
neoprene. It ensures
proper flexibility and
stabilization.
Middle part of the vest is made from
It’s makes that part strong what
improve the stability of the trunk ,
breathing l and control of movement
.as well
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BRAND
F A B R I C
Normally upper stabilization vests are delivered
with rear pull
which allows a seated
person to adjust the pull. .
when is not recommended that the
patient may adjust the pull , vests may be also
delivered with front pull
