A P P L I C A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
TLSO Version
Lace Align
™
Spinal Orthosis
Adjusting and sizing the brace:
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A.
Measure patient’s waist and hip circumference. If larger than 45” in
circumference, optional Extension Kit is required (sold separately).
B.
Brace is preadjusted to fit a 40" waist/hip circumference. If
adjustment is needed open brace and lay flat.
C.
Peel up edge of belt and slide until the desired length is achieved.
D.
Fold belt end over and press to secure hook and loop closure.
Repeat for opposite side, both right and left must be adjusted equally
for proper brace performance.
A.
Measure length from base of the neck (C7 vertebrae) to top of
sacrum to determine overall brace height.
B.
Separate hook and loop closure between the back panel and harness,
as shown. Slide shoulder harness until desired back height is achieved.
C.
Secure harness height by firmly pressing hook and loop fasteners
together.
The Lace Align TLSO Spinal Orthosis incorporates a back panel that is
preset at 5˚ of lordosis and can be adjusted using a heat gun. Adjustments
should be made by a therapist or orthotist trained in fitting and molding
high temperature plastics.
1.
Adjusting the back panel
2.
Setting belt length
3.
Setting shoulder harness height
A.
Fabric cover must be
removed prior to adjusting.
Flexing/bending the back panel
will aid in removal and re-
application of the fabric cover.
B.
Hold heat gun 3-5” from
the surface and apply heat to
the plastic side of the back
panel for 30-45 seconds,
moving the gun back and forth
continuously. Never apply heat
to the foam surface. Adjust
curvature as needed and hold
until cool (approx. 30 seconds).
C.
Never mold the back panel
directly to the patient. Allow
to fully cool before reapplying
fabric cover.
1.
Prior to each application make sure the brace is extended.
2.
Place the pull-tabs 2” from each side of the back panel and pull the
ends of the belt away from each other to ensure it is fully lengthened.
Brace application
1.
Preparing/resetting the brace
Brace comes preset at the second stitch line to fit a 40"
circumference. Each stitch mark adjusts the circumference 5". .
