Maximum sacrum support and easy sizing is offered by the Trochanter Belt with Double Pull through a laminate body and 5000 closure hook and loop. For additional comfort, the edges are finished with CorEdge®.
Sizing:
Small/Medium fits hips 28-37 inches
Large/XL fits hips 38-47 inches.
Ideal for Conditions like:Sciatica Pain; Scoliosis caused by pelvic instability; Hyper Mobility of the Sacroiliac Joints; Ligamentous Laxity due to pregnancy, Other
Best used after an injury, with hyper mobility of the sacroiliac joints or after a pregnancy
Landmarks
- Very top lateral aspect of hip bone)
- Sacrum/Tailbone Joint (very top of crease of buttocks)
- Groin
- Hip Joint (For Full hip Measurement)
Measurement Trochanter Supports
Snug Fit Measurement: Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
-- Measurement loose vs skin tight can be 2-2 ½ inches.
Hip Measurement
-- Measure at fullest part of the buttocks
-- Approx: Hip joint & crease of the buttocks.
Fitting
Fitted starting in the back and finishing in the front.
Center support from the back forward
Top of support should be at the distal sacrum (crease of buttocks) in the back
Top of the support should be at the groin level in the front
Top of belt is fitted directly over the hip joint
Normally straps fit right over left.
Pull straps out away from body and then cross
Add compression from bottom to top
Post Fitting
Sit down to check fitting. (Ease and Motion may be more limited)
Should not dig into groin area
Decrease compression from top to bottom
Disengaging Velcro and attach at far posterior of belt where straps originate.
Application of the device may need to be done by a secondary care-taker or significant other.
Best secure fitting is with patient laying down w/knees bent.
