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Make time daily for bathing, skin care, under shirt changes, and exercise.
As you grow and your body changes, further adjustments will need to be made. Contact
your orthotist if your orthosis becomes less comfortable, no longer fits, or the straps wear
out.
Successful Orthosis Wearing Requires You To:
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Wear your orthosis for the prescribed amount of hours within 2-3 weeks (unless
specified by your doctor).
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When breaking into the brace, try to keep straps pulled to proper tightness. If you
need to loosen them during the break-in period, simply reset the straps by taking
the tension off each strap. Do not excessively loosen the straps or take the brace
completely off during the break in period.
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Take care of your skin daily.
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Wear a snug fitting t-shirt at all times under your orthosis.
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Wear underpants under the orthosis. It is easiest to wear pants over the bottom of
the brace with a waistband that stretches.
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Properly apply the orthosis to your body.
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Clean your orthosis when necessary.
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Gradually increase your daily wearing time.
Cleaning Orthosis
It is important to clean the foam liner of your orthosis two times per week. The foam will
not absorb moisture, however perspiration will collect on it. Clean the foam with rubbing
alcohol. The rubbing alcohol will disinfect the liner and quickly evaporate.
