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Figures 11 and 12. Properly adjusted, the Universal Air Support Harness can be used to unweigh up
to 180 lb (82 kg). The buckles should align with the middle of the patient's body on both the front and back
Adjusting the Harness
(See Figures 11 and 12.)
1. Torso Straps: Adjust for the circumference of the patient's chest.
Placement: The middle torso strap should be placed over the iliac crest and equally
distributed between the right and left sides.
Adjustment: Using the Velcro® straps, secure the harness snugly around the patient's torso.
The torso straps can be adjusted from the front or back of the harness.
2. Leg Straps: Allows for weight distribution through the legs.
Placement: Mid-thigh.
Adjustment: Using the Velcro® strap, secure the harness snugly around the thigh. The tether
straps should then be adjusted for weight support while allowing full range of motion of the
legs during gait.
3. Shoulder Straps: Allow for harness height adjustment while patient is secured to the
Unweighing System. Should the patient need additional support on one side the strap can
be shortened to provide additional unilateral support.
Placement: Adjustment of the shoulder straps should allow the cross bar of the Unweighing
System to be positioned approximately two to three inches above the patient's head before
the unweighing load is applied.
USING THE BIODEX UNWEIGHING SYSTEM
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