Abdominal Binder Semi Universal

Oh, your aching side. Our versatile abdominal binder will help relieve a multitude of aches and strains to your ligaments and joints. Use it as an ab binder, a back support, a rib belt or a post-operative belt.

The comfortable, multi-tiered plush elastic contours easily and helps prevent rolling. The abdominal binder gives needed support and stability to the rib cage of active men and women. And anyone recovering from surgery in the upper torso will appreciate how the ab binder reduces strains.

The binder features a CorEdge® finish for comfort. For a proper fit, measure around the widest part of your torso. SM/MD fits 24" to 36". LG/XL fits 36" to 48".

• Versatile use. 
  
  
• Comfortable plush elastic. 
  
  
• CorEdge® finish for comfort 
  
  
• Small/Medium fits 24" to 36" and Large/XLarge fits 36" to 48" at widest part of the torso

Conditions

Spinal Stenosis; Sciatica; Degenerative Disc; Prolapsed Disc; Osteroporosis; Osteroarthritis of the Spine; Other.

Abdominal Support Benefits

• Has a variety of applications.
• Provides support for a large abdomen (stomach).
• Supplements musculature weakened by loss of muscle tone.
• Reduces strain on muscles, ligaments and joints of the spine.
• Help restore normal distribution of body weight.
• Improves posture and overall body function/movement.
• Helps after surgery by preventing abdomen (stomach)  from straining incisions.

Landmarks

• Xiphoid Process (Bottom Tip of sternum or breast bone)
• Bottom/lower ribs
• Bottom of shoulder blade
• Shoulder blade
• Very top lateral aspect of hip bone
• Very top of crease of buttocks

Measurement For Abdominal Supports

• Measure around chest & below breast bone with a snug fit.
• Measure (True Waist) (Area between lower rib & top of hip bone)
• 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 & groin area

Fitting

• Fitting is done starting in the back & finishing in the front..
• Center support
• Top of brace should not put pressure on Xiphoid Process  (Point at bottom of breast bone).
  • This can cause difficulty breathing.
• Belt should be under breast line & under Xiphoid Process (Point at bottom of breast bone).
• Belt should be fitted so back is below shoulder blade.
• Top of brace should cover lower ribs
• Bottom of brace should be around top of the hip bone and be at the very top of crease of buttocks.
• Pull straps out away from body and then cross
• Add compression from bottom to top

Post Fitting

• Sit down to check fitting.
  • Trunk length will shorten when sitting.
• Should not dig into lower abdomen (stomach) or it is fitted to low.
• Should not put pressure on Xiphoid Proess (Point at bottom of breast bone).
• Decrease compression from top to bottom
• Disengaging Velcro and attach at far back of belt where straps originate.
• Depending on your condition, the 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.