Allard Elements Body, User Instruction

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Washing Instructions
Please use a non-biological mild detergent
(a synthetic washing powder that does not
contain enzymes).
We recommend that Elements Body is washed
gently using a laundry bag. Excessive washing may
deteriorate the fabric and function of the garment.
• Do not use fabric conditioner
• Do not dry in direct sunlight
• Do not dry over the radiator
Applying the Full Suit:
• Open all zippers and closures.
• Pull each leg above the knees one at a time.
• Check the knee panels are centred.
• Pull the suit over the buttocks and hips.
• Insert arms one at a time and then pull the suit
over the shoulders.
• Check the elbow panels are centred.
• Check all seams are straight on the arms,
legs and sides of the body.
• Pull up each zip one at a time, in any order that
you feel most comfortable.
Wearing the Full Suit:
• By applying a plastic bag over the arm and leg it
can simplify donning the Orthosis.
• If you notice any skin irritation or experience a
raised temperature, remove the Orthosis and
contact your clinician.
• Be observant for signs of discomfort, or change
in body temperature. This could be an indication
of circulation problems. Immediately remove the
Orthosis and contact your clinician.
• The Orthosis should fit snugly. It is normal to
see red marks around the neck and arm pits after
removing the Orthosis. This should last for about
30-40 minutes. If the red marks do not go away,
then contact your clinician
• If the orthosis is overused e.g. more than 10 hours
consecutively, you may feel a certain degree of
over stimulation that can lead to excessive
tiredness.
Special Instructions for the use of
Elements Body for children:
• Be observant that the child does not lose their
balance and fall during donning.
• Check the Orthosis is correctly applied and
that all reinforcements and zippers are in the
correct position.
• When the child grows and / or gains weight the
Orthosis may cause more red marks or chaffing
on the skin than normal. Contact your clinician
to check the fit of the Orthosis.
• Check the size of the Orthosis every 6 months.
General information
Your Elements Body Orthosis has been prescribed
by your clinician to help improve your daily living. It
should fit snugly against the body and provide pres-
sure on the trunk and extremities. It is intended
to improve your posture and increase stability. For
example the hip and shoulder position can be im-
proved. Wearing this Orthosis may also make your
speech clearer. The changes may not be instant, you
may only see improvement over a period of time.
The fabrics used in Elements Body are carefully selected
and are produced & certified according to Oeko-Tex
standard 100, product class II. Due to early use of Ele-
ments Body in some cases, additional testing have been
carried out to meet safety requirements for children
under three (3) years. These tests are quite extensive
and requirements are high so therefor, only beige fabrics
have been tested and approved for infants.
Purpose of Elements Body
This Orthosis is custom made for you and should
not be used by anyone else. It is intended to:
• Increase proprioceptive feedback
(awareness of body in space)
• Improve postural control
• Improve body awareness
• Improve fine motor skills
• Improve body posture
• Extremities movement can also be improved.
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For optimum results it is important that the Ortho-
sis is used every day during activities.
Please follow the instructions provided by your
clinician. During rest, the Orthosis will have no
function.
Once you have been using the Orthosis for a couple
of months you will also notice that the effect of
wearing the Orthosis will remain with you even
when you are not wearing the suit.
Wearing Schedule
• On the first day only use the Orthosis for a
maximum of 2 hours at one time.
• If after 2 hours there are no adverse reactions,
gradually increase the use by 1 hour every day
until you reach the maximum recommended
period of use (between 6 -8 hours per day).
• The Orthosis should not be used during the
night unless the clinician has instructed
this.
Machine wash 40
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gentle cycle
Dry flat
Do not iron
Do not tumble dry
Do not bleach
Do not Dry Clean
Advise for applying and wearing
Elements Body:
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