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Invacare® Orion Series
5 Accessories
5.1 Posture belts
A posture belt is an option which can either be fixed to
the mobility device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your
specialist provider. If your mobility device is fitted with a
posture belt, your specialist provider will have informed you
about fitting and usage.
The posture belt is used to help the mobility device user
keep an optimum seating position. Correct use of the
belt assists the user in sitting securely, comfortably and
well-positioned in the mobility device, especially for such
users who do not have such a good sense of balance while
sitting.
We recommend using the posture belt whenever the
mobility device is used.
5.1.1 Types of posture belts
Your mobility device can be fitted with the following posture
belt types ex-works. If your mobility device has been fitted
with a different belt to those listed below, please ensure
that you have received the manufacturer's documentation
with regard to correct fitting and use.
Belt with metal buckle adjustable on one side
The belt can only be adjusted on one side, which can result
in the buckle not being in the middle of the waist (across
pelvic area) after adjustment has taken place.
5.1.2 Adjusting the posture belt correctly
The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you
are sitting comfortably and that your body is in the
correct sitting position.
1. Ensure that you are sitting correctly, which means that
you are sitting right at the back of the seat, your pelvis
is positioned erect and as symmetrically as possible, not
to the front, to the side or at one edge of the seat.
2. Position the posture belt so that your hipbones can be
easily felt above the belt.
3. Adjust the belt length using one of the adjustment aids
described above. The belt should be adjusted so that
you can fit a flat hand between the belt and your body.
4. The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible.
In doing so, carry out adjustments on both sides as
much as possible.
5. Check your belt every week to ensure that it is still in
good working condition, to ensure it has no damage or
wear, and that it is fixed properly to the mobility device.
If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection,
ensure that the connection has not loosened or
come undone. You can find more information about
maintenance work on belts in the service manual, which
is available from Invacare.
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