This accessory is a two piece Neoprene chest strap. Each strap, short piece of webbing sewn to the Neoprene pads, overlap each other and attach via velcro in front of the client. Tri-Glides are woven on the straps for tension adjustability. At the ends of the straps are easy to install belt anchors. This accessory is beneficial for the client who needs support to keep them back in the chair. The belts can be installed on lateral supports, the solid back, or the wheelchair frame.
Positioning Belts, Straps and Pads found in this section enhance the positioning of the upper trunk and lower extremities. Many of the Positioning Belts and Straps are available with pads. Those without can be retrofitted with our padded sleeve options. All choices come with the appropriate mounting hardware.
The BioForm Line of Anterior Trunk Supports are available in Neoprene (Rubatex), Reverse Dartex, Vinyl (Naugahyde), and Ballistic Nylon. Neoprene is effective when control is needed but a stretch component would prove beneficial. Reverse Dartex will offer a more rigid support than Neoprene while still having some elasticity, as well as providing an easy to clean surface. Vinyl (Naugahyde) will offer the most rigid support as well as a surface which handles fluids and cleanings most easily. Ballistic Nylon is the preferred material when the consumer will try to orally or otherwise try to destroy the harness.
All styles below are available in standard sizes from XS through XL. A customization to the size and/or shape is available by selecting the appropriate model #.
- BioForm Standard Anterior Trunk Supports are an effective way to help maintain a properly positioned trunk when significant assistance is needed. Comes complete with 4 securing straps, end fittings and all mounting hardware.
- BioForm Anterior Trunk Supports with Snap Closures assist in easier/quicker transfers from the wheelchair. Comes complete with 4 securing straps, end fittings and all mounting hardware.
- BioForm "H" type Anterior Trunk Supports assist in easier/quicker transfers from the wheelchair. Comes complete with 4 securing straps, end fittings and all mounting hardware.
- BioForm Low Profile Anterior Trunk Supports are effective when significant assistance is needed to properly maintain upper trunk position and a g-tube needs to be accommodated for. This product may also prove helpful when used with the adolescent to fully matured female shape. Comes complete with 4 securing straps, end fittings and all mounting hardware.
- BioForm 6 Point Trunk Support is effective for the client who needs maximum trunk support: Anterior Trunk, pelvis and shoulders. Comes complete with 6 securing straps, end fittings and all mounting hardware.
The BioForm Chest Positioning Belts are beneficial for the consumer who needs assistance in keeping their upper trunk in contact to the solid back. These Positioning Belts can be installed to the Lateral Trunk Supports, to the Solid Back Inserts or to the wheelchair frame.
The BioForm Stretch (Black Neoprene) Chest Positioning Belts are available with a pad of 8 ", 11 ", 14 ", 17 " and 20 " in length. They come with velcro closure to allow for a quick setup. Each strap, short piece of webbing sewn to the Neoprene pads, overlap each other and attach via velcro in front of the client. Positioning Belts have tri-glides for easy adjustment and end fittings for convenient mounting. Available in x-small, small, medium, large and x-large. Custom sizes available by selecting the appropriate model #.
If color other than Black Neoprene is desired, replace the last two letters of the model number (NB) with those from Color Selection section. i.e.- PDD-NB becomes PDD-NE when color Eggplant is desired.