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Indications for use
Acute and chronic back pain
Assist in lifting patients out of bed or wheelchair
Balance
Bariatric patients
Cardiovascular
Knee, hip & ankle injury
Neurological patients
Orthopedic patients
Osteoporosis
Post surgical
Respiratory ailments
Ruptured disc — herniated / bulged
Contraindications
Spinal Fractures
Respiratory conditions which are exacerbated by pressure on the
rib cage
Tumors on the spine.
(This can sometimes be compensated for by taking more weight
through the legs or by using a thoracic vest).
