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H1 - Trochanter Belt
Presciption
- Pubic Symphysis Pain
- Sacro Iliac Pain
- Post Childbirth
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H2 - Pavlic Harness
Presciption
- Congenital Dislocation of the Hip
- Femoral Head Necrosis in Infants
Description
A lightweight body harness is attached to straps and booties to maintain the infant in the “frog” position during acetabular and femoral head development, easily secured and removed.
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H3 - Dennis Browne Splint
Presciption
- Congenital Dislocation of the Hip
Description
A lightweight aluminium bar of adjustable width attached to padded thigh cuffs. Maintains hips in particular degree of flexion and abduction.
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H4 - Hip Orthosis - Adult
Presciption
- Surgery Complications Causing Instability
- Hip Dislocation
- Rehabilitation Following Hip Surgery or Replacement
- Earlier Mobilisation
Description
Consists of pelvic and thigh sections connected by an adjustable hinge. Maintains hip in desired degree of flexion / extension and abduction. Allows safer / earlier ambulation during healing.
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H5 - Scrotal Support
Presciption
Description
Elastic waistband with soft pouch for scrotum.
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H6 - Groin Truss
Presciption
- Reducable Bilateral or Unilateral Inguinal Hernias
- Worn When Surgery not Viable
- Worn When Patient Awaiting Surgery
Description
A crouch support made of soft material to fit around waist and under groin with pressure pads to reduce and support hernias.
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H7 - Pregnancy Support
Presciption
- Severe Lumbar Back / Abdominal Wall Pain In Pregnancy
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Spinal orthoses can be divided into two groups. Corsets that maintain posture and reduce movement for lower or upper back pain and rigid braces to correct posture for more long term conditions such as osteoporosis. Both act by increasing intra-abdominal pressure, thereby relieving disc pressure and bulging.
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S1 - Sacro-Cinch Corset
Presciption
- Post Spinal Surgery / Laminectomy
- Mild Disc Bulge
- Lumbar Spine Pain / Degeneration
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S2 - Lumbar Workers Support
Presciption
- Lumbar Spine Osteoarthritis
- Mild Disc Prolapse
- Prevent Back Injury When Lifting / Working
- Return to Work Following Lumbar Spine Injury
Description
A tough material brace closing anterior with optional shoulder straps. Similar to sacro-cinch. Acts as a support for lower lumbar and pelvic injuries and as a reminder to maintain good lifting posture.
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S3 - Abdominal Binder
Presciption
- Abdominal Hernias / Parastomal Hernias
- Post Abdominal Surgery / Scar Reduction
- Post Childbirth
- Post Liposuction
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S4 - Soft Cervical Collar
Presciption
- A Reminder to Restrict Cervical Flexion
- Muscular Neck Strains
- Cervical Spine Degeneration
- Mild Whiplash
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S5 - Dorsolumbar Corset
Presciption
- Reduction of Kyphosis
- Severe Osteoporotic Spine
- Support to all or Portion of Dorsal Vertebrae
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S6 - Lumbar Support Cushion
Presciption
- Chronic Lumbar Spine Pain
- Seating Comfort
Description
Firm latex foam cushion sits in the small of the back to provide support when seated. Fits most chairs, has a fixator strap and is great for automobile drivers.
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S7 - Philadelphia Collar
Presciption
- Stable Cervical Fractures
- Severe Soft Tissue Injury to Neck
- Flexion and Some Rotary Control of Cervical Spine
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S8 - Anterior Overlap Brace
Presciption
- Severe Lumbar Spine Tissue Damage
- Lower Thoracic Fractures
- Lumbar Spine Fractures
- Severe Reducible Scoliosis
Description
Polyethylene shell extending from sternum to mid-pelvis with anterior velcro closure. May be worn during hydrotherapy sessions.
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S9 - Hyperextension Orthosis
Presciption
- Anterior Crush Fracture of Vertebral Body
- Pathologies Requiring Spinal Extension
- Anterior Vertebral Body Degeneration
Description
Fully adjustable aluminium frame with add-on pads anterior and lumbar polyethylene pad posterior. Maintains spine in preset degree of extension to unload anterior vertebral body.
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S10 - High Spinal Brace
Presciption
- Degenerative Spinal Pathologies
- Severe Osteoporosis
- Severe Kyphosis
Description
Also known as a Knight Taylor Brace, this brace limits flexion and extension of the thoracolumbosacral spine. Made of lighweight aluminium covered with leather and an anterior abdominal pad, the brace can improve posture and relieve intradiscal pressure. Available in a low lumbar sacral model.
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S11 - Minerva
Presciption
- Cervical Spine Immobilisation in Flexion/Extension/Rotation
- Severe Cervical Fractures
Description
Sternal plate with mandibular shell to immobilise the head in flexion. Thoracic and occipital shells posteriorly will control head rotation and extension. Connected by velcro straps over shoulders and around thorax. Halo spinal brace also available for severe cervical C1 ø C4 fractures.
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SH1 - Clavicle Strap
Presciption
- Stable or Reducible Clavicle Fracture
Description
Figure 8 straps with velcro fasteners to retract clavicle and immobilise fracture site.
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SH2 - Shoulder Brace
Presciption
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Inflammation
- Following Subluxation of Shoulder / Clavicle
Description
Neoprene / nylon support to aid the shoulder during healing.
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SH3 - Shoulder Subluxation Brace
Presciption
- Shoulder Subluxation
- Hemiplegic Subluxated Shoulder
Description
Sling type design encompasses the arm positioning the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa.
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SH4 - Arm Abduction Orthosis
Presciption
- Rehabilitation Brace Following Surgery to the Shoulder or Upper Arm
Description
Orthosis with straps for suspension and forearm gutter. Shoulder abduction and elbow flexion is adjustable for complete immobilisation or gradual movement.
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SH5 - Posture Support
Presciption
- Stooping Posture
- Mild Kyphosis
- Shoulder / Neck Pain Posture
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SH6 - Elastic Shoulder Immobiliser
Presciption
- Shoulder Immobilisation
- Arm Immobilisation
Description
Velcro body band secures wrist and forearm in much the same way as a sling, but does not allow arm abduction.
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