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ABOUT US

Allard Support UK Ltd (previously Boston Brace Europe Ltd), continue to manufacture and 
promote the original Boston Brace product range, which provide a proven philosophy based on 
the foundation of evidence based medicine and vigorously supported by education and training. 
Today, Allard Support UK Ltd supplies the Original Boston product range directly to our custo-
mers in the UK and through our distribution partners in Europe, Japan, Korea, India, and many 
other countries. Visit www.allarduk.co.uk for information on distributors and our product range.

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Summary of Contents for BOSTON LITE SOFT BODY JACKET

Page 1: ...1 BOSTON LITE MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...SOFT BODY JACKET ADAPTABILITYTO PATIENTS Due to the flexibility of the foam and the strategically placed reinforcements the Boston Lite Soft Body Jacket can be used to treat a variety of etiologies AC...

Page 4: ...e cases all measurements on the Universal Spinal Measurement Form must be recorded An appropriate size of the 3D spacer liner will be provided with the Boston Lite Jacket The standard sizes have been...

Page 5: ...nt should extend over the pubis when the patient is standing The trim lines for the thighs allow just 90 of flexion for sitting on a firm chair Depress the patient s thigh by inserting one finger betw...

Page 6: ...hair when the patient is sit ting with hips flexed at 90 Establishing this line too high will result in increased lumbar lordosis and often unsightly bulges of soft tissues See Fig 4 OPENING POSTERIOR...

Page 7: ...ne originates 2 5 cm below the sternal notch The trim line flows into the lateral trim line See Fig 6 POSTERIOR SUPERIORTRIM LINE The standard posterior superior trim line originates at the spine of t...

Page 8: ...8 TRIM LINES LATERAL SUPERIORTRIM LINE The standard lateral trim line originates 5 cm below the level of the axilla The patient should have full range of motion in the arms See fig 8 Fig 8...

Page 9: ...Remove excess foam with scissors or an edge trimmer 2 Establish smooth flowing lines using a belt sander Fine sanding is necessary to prevent any nicks which can lead to the foam tearing See Fig 9 9A...

Page 10: ...kle and loop using plastic cover with 4mm screws as shown in fig 10 4 Attach velcro strap and plastic cover with 4mm screw as shown in fig 10A 5 Repeat process for all three straps See Fig 11 Trim str...

Page 11: ...11 Fig 11 Fig 12...

Page 12: ...esigned to provide the maximum amount of support whilst allowing areas of the brace to be removed creating windows to access feeding tubes surgical hardware or wounds if required as shown in fig 13 13...

Page 13: ...the module with your hands and force down on the iliac crests Tighten middle strap first then the top and bottom Sit the patient upright The edges of the brace should not be uncomfortable in any area...

Page 14: ...atments should cease after two weeks 3 Avoid the use of creams and lotions under the brace they soften the skin 4 Observe skin frequently when the brace is first used looking for pressure areas 5 A t...

Page 15: ...15 www allarduk co uk w Phone 353 42 932 8177 w Fax 353 42 932 8182 w customerservice allarduk co uk...

Page 16: ...hich provide a proven philosophy based on the foundation of evidence based medicine and vigorously supported by education and training Today Allard Support UK Ltd supplies the Original Boston product...

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