Corfit Advantage Belt

The CorFit Advantage utilizes the patented PowerWrap lacing system to achieve superior compression with less effort.

The PowerWrap lacing system creates a mechanical advantage, which reduces the amount of force required to properly tension the support.

Two independent pulls provide focused compression on the lumbar region, sacral region or both.

This feature allows increased spinal flexion when the top portion of the support is tensioned more than the bottom portion, and increased spinal extension when these tensions are reversed.

Constructed with a lightweight polyester, the CorFit Advantages keeps patients cool and comfortable.

All CorFit supports are designed to be proportional in height and width. Taller supports are designed to fit large people, and shorter supports are available for petites and children.

Conditions

Spinal Stenosis; Spondylolysis; Sciatica; Degenerative Disc; Prolapsed Disc; Osteoarthritis of the Spine; Other

This support has:

• PowerWrap lacing system that allows weak or injured patients to tighten and adjust support without over exertion.
• Two independent pulls, designed to compress different sections of the spine.
• Please make sure you have instructions from your healthcare provider regarding the appropriate use of this system.

Lumbarsacral Support Benefits  

• Help Stabilize the spinal joints.
• Increase motion of joints in the spine.
• Changes/adjusts weight off the spine and distributes to rest of the body decreasing pressure on the spine.
• Helps Control Abnormal Spinal curves.  
• Lumbar supports can help with arthritis, herniated discs, minor fractures,  and a protruding abdomen.
• Provides an awareness of correct posture.
• Can decrease over active or unwanted abdominal and/or spinal muscular activity.
• Can allow patient to be more active than without a support in some instances

Fitting Landmarks

• Waist (True Waist) Soft Tissue area between bottom of rib cage and top of hip bone.
• Very top lateral aspect of hip bone.
• Very top of crease of buttocks.
• Groin.

Measurement Information

• Measure True Waist.
• Snug Fit Measurement:  Devices are sized at a compressed fit.
  • Measuring  loose vs skin tight can be 2-2 ½ inches.
• Hip Measurement:
  • Measure at fullest part of the buttocks.
  • Approx: Across the groin area in the front.

Fitting The Support

• Fitted starting in the back and finishing in the front.
• Support Should be centered on the back.
• Bottom of support should be at the crease of buttocks.
• Any straps should be below the breast line.
• Back of support should be at least 2” below the shoulder blade  and front top edge  should not compress on the bottom of the sternum (chest bone).
• Pull straps out away from body and then cross.
  • Normally straps fit right over left.
• Add compression from bottom to top.
• Where you apply the external straps can have an effect on the location of compression.

This support has:

• PowerWrap lacing system that allows weak or injured patients to tighten and adjust support without over exertion.
• Two independent pulls, designed to compress different sections of the spine.
• Please make sure you have instructions from your healthcare provider regarding the appropriate use of this system.

Post Fitting:

• Sit down to check fitting that it does not dig into the groin.
• Body length will shorten when sitting so make sure the support is lined up properly.  
• The support should not catch and dig under scapula, irritate the breast line or dig into the groin area.
• When removing, decrease compression from top to bottom.
• When removing, disengage the Velcro straps and attach them at the posterior of the support near the strap origin.
• Depending on your condition, the application of the device  may need to be done by a secondary care-taker or significant other. 

You can obtain the best secure fitting if you are able to apply the support while laying down w/knees bent.