ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF THE BACK

摘要

In an embodiment, an orthopedic device in the form of a lumbar support includes first and second elongate belt members, an anatomically shaped plate, and a closure system connecting the belt members to the plate. The closure system is arranged to move the belt members relative to the plate, and connects to the belt members via a flexible belt attachment which removably secures to the belt members. The closure system includes tensioning elements corresponding to the belt members, and a pulley system connecting to the tensioning elements. The closure system is slidably mounted to the plate and arranged to the belt members relative to the plate between opposed linear directions. The plate has various contours which provide pressure distribution over a lumbar region of a back. Anatomically shaped and resiliently formed handles secure to the tensioning elements and the belt members.

主权项

1. A lumbar support having inner and outer sides, comprising:
a closure system; first and second belt members each being elongate and having first ends connected to opposed first and second sides of the closure system, the first belt member including a fastening element located on an inner surface along the inner side of the lumbar support at a second end of the first belt member opposite the first end and arranged to secure to a material along an outer surface of the second belt member at the outer side of the lumbar support; a tensioning element having a handle located at a first end thereof and a second end engaging the closure system, the handle adapted to engage the material of the second belt member and adjust the closure system independently of the first and second belt members.