AEL 2-Point hip belt with side-release buckle features neoprene-padded material which are trimmed with a tapered design for exceptional comfort and streamlined appearance. Two-Point hip belt with side-release buckle is used to hold the pelvis in proper position within the seating system.
Two-point hip belt includes 2 straps with 2 points of attachment, commonly used on clients with posterior pelvic tilt, pelvic obliquity and/or low tone. 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.
Side release buckle style features
- An economical option
- Require gently squeezing to release
Suggested for wheelchair conditions:
- Positions the pelvis in the chair
Suggested for physical conditions:
- Low tone
- Pelvic obliquity
- Posterior pelvic tilt
Center Pull | Dual Pull | Rear Pull |
Center-Pull Hip Belts 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. | Dual-Pull Hip Belts are similar to a Center-Pull but they include two D-rings to pull for adjustment. Pull both the left and right D-rings away from the buckle to tighten. Two D-ring pulls allow the caregiver to adjust each side of the pelvis independently. | Rear-Pull Hip Belts include two D-rings to pull for adjustment. Pull both the left and right D-rings towards the buckle to tighten. Two D-ring pulls allow the caregiver to adjust each side of the pelvis Independently. |
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