AEL 2-Point hip belt, non padded has 2 straps with 2 points of attachment, commonly used on clients with posterior pelvic tilt, pelvic obliquity and/or low tone. Non-padded 2-point hip belt is designed to hold the pelvis in proper position within the seating system. Positioning of the hip belt to the seat varies between a 60 to 90 degree angle based on the desired outcome. Choose the angle that best positions the pelvis, in conjunction with preventing the client from sliding out from underneath the hip belt.
Suggested for wheelchair conditions:
- Positions the pelvis in the chair
Suggested for physical conditions:
- Low tone
- Pelvic obliquity
- Posterior pelvic tilt
Center pull style - Include one D-Ring to pull for adjustment
- Pull the D-Ring away from the buckle to tighten.
- A single D-ring pull is typically easier for the client to tighten the belt with a single movement.
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Side release buckle | Push button buckle | Lever release buckle |
- Economical option
- Require gently squeezing to release
| - Available in spring or non-spring styles
- Non-Spring style require both pressing the button and pulling the buckle apart to release
- Spring style are recommended for clients who want to easily release the buckle by pressing the button.
| - Client pulls the top latch to release.
- Durable and easy to release with limited hand function
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