Care Instructions - Ossur Miami Lumbar Posteo Handbuch

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INTRODUCTION
These instructions do not supersede the specific orders of your physician. Your doctor has determined that wearing
a Miami Lumbar Posteo Brace will aid in your rehabilitation. This pamphlet will explain the things you should do to
properly use and care for your brace.
It is important to remember that your care provider has already fitted and adjusted the brace to your specific
treatment needs. Do not alter the personalized configurations and settings created by your care provider, unless
instructed to do so. Please follow the prescribed treatment, since successful outcomes of bracing are based on
daily wear. This orthosis is designed to be worn over light piece of clothing.
The brace works in the following manner:
1. Tightening of the belt arms induces lordosis in the lower back, which improves overall posture.
The tightened belt arms also anchor the brace properly on your body.
2. The shoulder strap system, similar to the backpack principle, pulls the shoulders back without limiting mobility
in the shoulder and arm area and without impairing chest and abdominal breathing.
FITTING GUIDE
The f irst few times you apply the brace, try facing a mirror so you can watch the steps and ensure proper
application. This will also help you learn the feel of the correct application.
1. While standing in your most upright position, put the ML Posteo on like a vest or backpack (Figure 1).
2. Hold onto both belt arms. Close over the abdomen first the left, then right belt arm into a snug fit (Figure 2).
3. Pull, the pulley handles outward to engage the brace's compression system and achieve proper lower back
support, then place the handles in the oval area on the front of the belt, close to the bottom edge (Figure 3).
4. Unfasten the shoulder strap handles from the side hooks and pull them to the front to attach to the two front
hooks (Figure 4).
note: While pulling the shoulder straps, try to lean into the back strut as it makes it easier to tighten the straps.
5. Check the position of the brace. The bottom edge of the belt arm should sit just below the hip bones. Repeat
steps 2–4 if necessary to achieve proper position.
Look in the mirror to ensure that:
DThe back of the brace is positioned closely against your spine (Figure 5).
DThe bottom edge of the belt is resting below the hip bone, and the oval on belt arm should be centered on the
abdomen (Figure 4).
DThe pulley handles and shoulder strap handles are placed in the oval center (Figure 6).
DThe straps are lying flat against your body, none of the straps should be twisted, and the straps should not cut
into the underarm area.
caution: To avoid the possibility of the brace slipping, the belt arms need to sufficiently grip your waist, and have
a higher level of tightness than the shoulder straps.
BRACE REMOVAL
1. Detach the two shoulder strap handles from the two front button hooks and attach them onto the hooks
located on the sides of the belt arms. (Figure 7)
2. Loosen the lower back support by placing the two thumbloops back onto the belt arm sides as far back as you
can reach (Figure 8).
3. Open the belt arms and take-off the brace as you would a back-pack.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

The Miami Lumbar Posteo brace is designed for minimum maintenance and care:
• Hand-wash in lukewarm (30°C) water using mild soap, and rinse thoroughly.
• Air dry flat.
• Do not machine wash or place in tumble dryer.
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