Accessories; Postural Belts; Types Of Postural Belts; Adjusting The Postural Belt Correctly - Invacare Spectra XTR User Manual

Invacare® Spectra XTR Series

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4.1 Postural belts

A postural belt is an option which can either be fixed to the mobility
device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist dealer. If
your mobility device is fitted with a postural belt, your specialist
dealer will have informed you about fitting and usage.
The postural belt is used to help the mobility device user keep an
optimum sitting position. Correct use of the belt assists the user
in sitting securely, comfortably and well-positioned in the mobility
device, especially for such users who do not have such a good sense
of balance while sitting.
We recommend using the postural belt whenever the
mobility device is used. The belt should be tight enough to
ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is
in the correct sitting position.

4.1.1 Types of postural belts

Your wheelchair can be fitted with the following postural belt types
ex-works. If your wheelchair has been fitted with a different belt
to those listed below, please ensure that you have received the
manufacturer's documentation with regard to correct fitting and use.
Belt with metal buckle, adjustable one side
Belt can only be adjusted on one side which can result in the buckle
not sitting centrally.
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Belt with metal buckle, adjustable both sides
Belt can be adjusted on both sides. This means that the buckle can be
centrally positioned.

4.1.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly

1. Ensure that you are sitting correctly, which means that you are
sitting right at the back of the seat, your pelvis is positioned erect
and as symmetrically as possible, not to the front, to the side or
at one edge of the seat.
2. Position the postural belt so that your hipbones can be easily
felt above the belt.
3. Adjust the belt length using one of the adjustment aids described
above. The belt should be adjusted so that you can fit a flat hand
between the belt and your body.
4. The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible. In doing
so, carry out adjustments on both sides as much as possible.
5. Check your belt every week to ensure that it is still in good
working condition, to ensure it has no damage or wear, and
that it is fixed properly to the mobility device. If the belt
is only fastened with a bolted connection, ensure that the
connection has not loosened or come undone. You can find
more information about maintenance work on belts in the
service manual, which is available from Invacare.

4.2 Using the cane holder

If your mobility device is fitted with a cane holder, it can be used for
the safe transport of a walking cane, underarm or forearm crutches.
The cane holder consists of a plastic container (bottom) and a Velcro
fastener (top).
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