Flexible Spinal Orthoses

Components are mostly cloth and bendable materials

FLEXIBLE SPINAL ORTHOSIS

FLEXIBLE SPINAL ORTHOSIS: Main purpose:

for sensorium; sensory feedback

Does not restrict movement at all

FLEXIBLE SPINAL ORTHOSIS

SACROILIAC BELT: Placed under, at the level of __; does not reach the level of the __

sacrum

iliac crest

SACROILIAC BELT: __ belt, __ wide

Pre-fabricated

5.1 cm to 10.2 cm

SACROILIAC BELT: Encircles the pelvis b/w the __

iliac crests and trochanters

SACROILIAC BELT: Function

Stabilizes Sacroiliac joints

SACROILIAC BELT: Used in __ and __ sacroiliac separations.

post-partum

posttraumatic

A cloth garment with the superior border located at the iliac crest both anterior and posterior sides.

SACROILIAC CORSET

SACROILIAC CORSET: Inferior border is located at the __

pubic symphysis and gluteal bulge

SACROILIAC CORSET: Entire pelvis including the __ is lifted up.

gluteus maximus

SACROILIAC CORSET: It has __ which allows additional pressure

strings

Assist in elevating intraabdominal pressure

SACROILIAC CORSET

Function: Postpartum, Post-traumatic stabilization of pelvic joints (SI and pubic symphysis)

SACROILIAC CORSET

Posterior rigid to lessen movement of the pelvis

SACROILIAC CORSET

SACROILIAC CORSET: __ to prevent irritation on the sacrum

Posterior sacral pad

SACROILIAC CORSET: attached to prevent upward displacement

perineal straps

Wrapped around the lumbar region and held in place by Velcro closure.

LUMBAR BINDER

Trunk support through increasing intra-abdominal pressure and provides sensory feedback for proper posture.

LUMBAR BINDER

Usually for patients who suffers from mild cases of lumbar strain

LUMBAR BINDER

Most common flexible orthosis.

LUMBAR BINDER

Encompasses the torso and hips

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET: Anterior Sup border:

xiphoid process

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET: Posterior Sup border:

Inferior angle of the scapulae

Unloads pain on the pelvis and lumbar spine

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET

Decrease loading on the vertebrae and discs on minimal cases

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET

LUMBOSACRAL CORSET: Limits:

May limit FEL but not rotation (rotation of the spine happens on the thoracic level)

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Lumbosacral Corset

• The strings on the side acts as a pillar which will restrict the

• Lateral movements; should be tight

• The rigid structure at the back restricts extension movement

• Strap-like structure in front will limit flexion

Encompasses torso and hips

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET: Anterior sup border:

xiphoid process (Same as LS)

• (will be painful especially for females if to be extended until the bosom/chest and might compromise breathing)

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET: Posterior sup border:

level of the scapular spines

Trunk Stabilization

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET

Dec loading on vertebrae and discs

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET

May restrict motion: FELR

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET

Modification: Straps that winds around the axillary area to further provide support on the thoracic spine. If not put, defeats the purpose to restrict rotation

THORACOLUMBAR CORSET