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5.1 Posture belts
A posture belt is an option which can either be fixed to the mobility
device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist provider.
If your mobility device is fitted with a posture belt, your specialist
provider will have informed you about fitting and usage.
The posture belt is used to help the mobility device user keep an
optimum seating 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 posture belt whenever the
mobility device is used.
5.1.1 Types of posture belts
Your mobility device can be fitted with the following posture belt
types ex-works. If your mobility device 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 on one side
The belt can only be adjusted on one side, which can result in the
buckle not being in the middle of the waist (across pelvic area) after
adjustment has taken place.
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5.1.2 Adjusting the posture belt correctly
The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are
sitting comfortably and that your body is in the correct
sitting position.
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 posture 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.
5.1.3 Installing the posture belt
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12 mm wrench
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13 mm wrench
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