flexible spinal orthosis

Question 1

discuss sacroiliac belt

Answer 1

under level of sacrum and does not reach iliac crest

stabs SIJ
- lifts perineum
- approximates pelvis
- lifts pregnant belly

for postpartum, pregnancy and postraumatic

Question 2

purpose of flexible spinal orthosis

Answer 2

for sensory feedback and not to restrict motion

Question 3

discuss sacroiliac corset

Answer 3

from iliac creast to pubic symphysis and gluteal bulge

• assists in inc intraabdominal psi
• post partum and post traumatic

can insert rigid posterior sacral pad to prevent SIJ irritation

Question 4

discuss lumbar finder

Answer 4

wrapped around lumbar region

mild lumbar strain
- inc intraabdominal psi to provide feedback for proper posture

Question 5

discuss lumbosacral corset

Answer 5

most common flexible orthosis

xiphoid process and inf angle of scap

limits FEL
- sensory fback
- dec loading on vertebrae and discs
- unloads pain

Question 6

discuss thoracolumbar corset

Answer 6

torso and hips - FELR

trunk stab and dec loading on vertebrae and discs