Place long waist strap over patient's stomach. a. Push the right TLSO strap into the bed and slide to the other side. The bottom of the brace should sit at the ...

How do I put the brace on? Your brace should be worn over a thin close fitting vest or t-shirt. Turning this inside out can avoid rubbing from the.

Precautions: While wearing a TLSO brace you are required to adhere to a number of precautions detailed below: • No twisting or bending of your back.

PUTTING THE TLSO BRACE ON: Initially you will need help to put the brace on. 1. Put on a clean dry T-shirt.

The brace is used to limit movement of your spine as much as possible whilst the fracture is healing. Ensure you are lying flat on your back when not ...

First, tighten the bottom two straps at the same time, then the middle two and lastly the top two straps. The TLSO should be worn snugly. 8. Next bring the two ...

Most patients must wear a TLSO for about 3 months after a fracture or surgery. How to Wear the TLSO. Put on the TLSO how you were shown in the hospital. You ...

Minimise these activities when wearing your brace: • No twisting or bending of your back. • Sit in a firm, high chair with suitable back support.

Slide the opening over one hip. Grab the front and pull the rest of the orthosis around you. Make sure all the straps are outside the brace.

You should gradually build up how long you wear your brace, to improve your tolerance of it. At first wear it for about 2 hours a day. This should be ...