Size Determination and Adjustment
Refer to Sizing Guide (C) to determine wing positioning. Detach
Pull Tab, lift Velcro Connnector, slide wing in or out to adjust.
Press down Velcro Connector. Repeat on opposite wing panel.
Adjust Height
With brace donned (1) Separate base of ThoraCare
Support (2) Adjust upward or downward so that top
center of ThoraCare support aligns at T3/scapular spine
level
Customize for waist to hip disparities: Follow procedures from
section 2.1-2 to release wing. Angle wings to up or down to
address disparities and pendulous abdomen.
2.0 SIZING
2.1
2.2
2.3
PULL
TAB
VELCRO
CONNECTOR
WING
(1)
(2)
(3.1) When removing the brace, always replace Pull Tabs
B
to ready position
(3.2) Lay brace on a flat surface then pull both Wings
A
outward to reset the tightening mechanism.
Pull downward on straps to
tighten shoulder harness.
1
2
L
R
Detach pull tabs and adjust
compression by pulling forward and
re-attaching the pull tabs to the front
of the brace.
Removing Brace:
Loosen shoulder straps, detach pull tabs from front of brace and re-attach laterally. Separate wings and slide brace off over
the shoulders. Reset brace.
3.0 Reset
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.7
3.6
3.0 Donning/Doffing
First loosen the shoulder straps, don brace over the
shoulders.
Adjust “ThoraCare” strap up or down to accommodate larger
patients. Position brace to desired height (T-3 / scapular spine level).
(1) Wrap left wing to align with
medial line of abdomen.
(2) Wrap right wing and attach at
mid-line.
B
B
A
A
4.0 Customizations
(Customizations are to be carried out by a medical professional with expertise)
Wing Panel Customization:
(1) Open wing pocket. (2) Remove and customize the felt wing panels and Rigid Interior shells (3)
Interior Rigid Shell Customization:
Posterior shells can be heat modified, trimmed and /or custom contoured to create the appropriate support and
height for the patient, Utilize and modify both shells or 1 shell.
4.1
4.1
