2883 / THERATEX RIGID LUMBOSACRAL SUPPORT

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The OTC Theratex Rigid Lumbosacral Support features a high quality knitted elastic material that molds around the body contours. However, it also features a rigid exterior plastic spinal splint as well as non-elastic pull straps. This combination of elastic and non-elastic components provides for both maximum support and optimum wearing comfort.

Indications Listed Below

• 12” back panel with exterior rigid plastic spinal splint

• Combination of breathable knitted and ribbed elastic materials in dynamic and varied patterns

• Non-elastic front panel with non-abrasive fastening and adjustment

• Strong non-elastic pull straps attach from spinal splint to non-elastic front panel to provide rigid support


Product Features

NON-ELASTIC PULL STRAPS FABRIC

non-elastic pull straps

Strong non-elastic pull straps attach from spinal splint to non-elastic front panel to provide rigid compressive support. 

BACK PANEL

Back Panel

12" back panel with exterior rigid spinal splint.


How to Measure for and Apply the Lumbosacral Support

SIZEMEASURE AROUND THE WIDEST PART OF THE HIPS
SMALL29" - 32" (73.6 - 81.3 CM)
MEDIUM33" - 36" (83.8 - 91.4 CM)
LARGE37" - 40" (94 - 101.6 CM)
X-LARGE41" - 44" (104.1 - 111.8 CM)
2X-LARGE45" - 48" (114.3 - 121.9 CM)
Lumbosacral Support Measurement Location

Measuring Instructions

A. Measure around the widest part of the hips.

Application Instructions

1. The garment should be applied in a standing position. 

2. Unfasten all closures (except for front pull strap over the blue chevron).

3. Position the garment around the lower back so that the bottom edge is at the widest part of the hips, and the exterior plastic splint is centered over the spine.

4. Fasten overlapping front panels. 

5. Thread the unattached end of the front pull strap through the channel loop on the front panel and through oblong cinch ring. 

6. Grasp both ends of the pull strap simultaneously and tighten for proper compressive support. 

7. When properly applied, the support should fit snug but not so tight that it deeply depresses the skin.  


Medical Applications

Review the accompanying chart to determine the product that best suits your needs. On the left, you will find a variety of injuries that OTC products are specifically designed to treat and prevent. On the top, you will find the product numbers of all OTC Back Products. If a red box is present where the column and row intersect, your injury or condition is treated/prevented by the associated product.

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Arthritis (Sacroiliac Joint)
Chronic Lower Back Pain
Compression Fracture
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Strain and Sprain
Mild Kyphosis
Occupational Lifting
Sacral Sprain and Strain
Support and Compression
Support and Stabilization
Joint Hypermobility
Inequality of Leg Length

Common Conditions of the Lower Back

Cycle through the slides below to familiarize yourself with several common conditions associated with the lower back. The conditions described below may not be treated by the specific product listed on this page. Please view the above Medical Applications Chart to determine what conditions this page's associated product treats.


The Anatomy of the Lower Back

The lumbar region of the spine, more commonly known as the lower back, is situated between the thoracic region of the spine and the sacrum. View the illustration, in accompaniment with the list below, to explore the anatomy of the lumbar.


A. L1 Vertebra

B. L2 Vertebra

C. L3 Vertebra

D. L4 Vertebra

E. L5 Vertebra

F. Sacrum

G. Spinal Disc

H. Sacroiliac Joint

Lower Back Anatomy Illustration

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