This accessory is a two piece chest strap, 1 ½" webbing, with a D-ring/Velcro closure. Tri-Glides are woven on the straps for tension adjustability. At the ends of the straps are easy to install belt anchors. One side of the strap is placed in front of the client and passed through the d-ring on the other strap and brought back upon itself and secured via velcro. 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 Non-Stretch Chest Positioning Belts are available in 1½ " and 2 " webbing widths. Both come with d-ring and velcro closure to allow for greater leverage when tightening. One side of the strap is placed in front of the client and passed through the d-ring on the other strap and brought back upon itself and secured via velcro. Positioning Belts have tri-glides for easy adjustment and end fittings for convenient mounting.
A padded Chest Positioning Belt can be created by adding one of the padded sleeve options.