Frequently Asked Questions - Ossur Miami Lumbar Posteo Handbuch

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this ML Posteo brace effective even if not worn daily?
The application instructions given by your care provider take into account your specific treatment needs, and most
likely involve daily wear. Please follow the prescribed treatment, since successful outcomes of bracing are based on
daily wear.
Can I wash the ML Posteo?
Yes. Simply hand wash in lukewarm (30°C) water with a mild detergent and air dry.
Can the ML Posteo be worn while sleeping?
The ML Posteo is not meant to be worn while sleeping, mainly due to comfort. However, it can be worn while
laying down (supine position), if your care provider recommends such use.
Can the ML Posteo be worn while bathing?
The brace is not designed to be worn while bathing.
EXERCISES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS
The exercises described below may not be appropriate for every patient with osteoporosis. Please consult
a clinician for a personalized training program.
• Cardiovascular: Walking and running up to 20 minutes, low to high impact aerobic exercises.
• Balance: Good leg strength and balance to reduce risk for falling. Stand on one leg for some time without
dropping the contralateral (opposite) side of the pelvis (Figure 9).
• Steps: Short forward lunge. Stand on one leg while maintaining balance, then take a short step forward and put
your weight on the front leg. Firmly push off with the front leg to return to starting position. Avoid changing
position of spine during the exercise (Figure 10).
Musculoskeletal: Strengthening
• Back muscles:
Sit or stand with the spine aligned against a wall, lift both arms over head and take deep breaths before taking
your arms down again. Repeat 5-10 times, 2-5 times daily (Figure 11).
• Lying prone (on stomach) with good support of pillows under your chest and stomach, arms in overhead
position. Lift your arms from support/floor by pulling shoulder blades together. Try to keep the muscles in the
lumbar/lower back and abdominal wall relaxed. Repeat 5-10 times, 2-5 daily (Figure 12).
• Leg muscles:
Rest arms on the backrest of a stable chair. With feet little apart and bend at the hips and knees as far as
possible without lifting your heels from floor (Figure 13).
• Abdominal muscles:
We do not recommend any strengthening exercises, only relaxation of the abdominal wall. In a quadruped
position resting forearms on a table, relax abdominal muscles and breath slowly (Figure 14).
• Stretching:
Stand in a corner, one foot in front of the other with each arm on separate walls at shoulder height. The stretch
should be felt in your chest, anterior shoulders and upper arms
(Figure 15).
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