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The orthopedic corset is used to inhibit developing spine defects by more efficiently distributing forces and strengthening its stabilization. Most common in children and adolescents, i.e. at the age when the spine is still developing and is susceptible to deformation. Also used in adults for the rehabilitation of the spine.
Orthopedic corset – when to use?
Orthopedic corset should be recommended in the presence of diseases such as:
- lateral curvature of the spine (scoliosis),
- kyphosis (“round back”, more than 20 degrees backward curve of the spine),
- lordosis (greater than 20 degrees forward curve of the spine).
They can be detected thanks to X-rays, which will allow the doctor to determine the degree of curvature of the spine.
Orthopedic corset – how does it work?
Orthopedic corset it distributes the corrective forces in a manner passive and active. Passive it is eliminating the pathological position of the vertebrae and compressing the place of curvature (and thus preventing the movement of tissues). Active correction it is restoring the proper muscle structure, as well as preventing the deepening of the curvature.
Orthopedic corset – how to use?
Orthopedic corset it is performed most often custom-made. In version for the younger ones it is usually made of a special thermoplastic material. It should be worn practically all the time, except for hygiene and possible rehabilitation exercises. For adults, it is used stiff corsetto limit the mobility of the spine. Depending on the type of disease, it is used corset limiting it in the chosen direction – sideways, forward, backward and torsionally. Corsets made with the addition of ingredients such as leather or carbon fiber, which not only has a positive effect on their durability, but also aesthetics.
Corset can be used prophylacticallyhelping with various types of backache, especially in the lower back. Please note that even while wearing it corset regular spine inspection by a specialist is required to assess the progress of inhibition and treatment of the defect.
Please note that alone orthopedic corset it only helps to slow down the progression of deformity, curing problems with the spine requires special exercises and rehabilitation – physiotherapy.
Orthopedic corset – body habituation
You can’t assume right away corset for the whole day. You should get used to it gradually. For the first two days, it is recommended to wear it six hours a day in three sessions of two hours each. On the third and fourth day, the total daily wear time should be 10 hours – 2-3 hours at a time. From the fifth day, 16 hours a day is recommended, and from the seventh – 22 hours a day.
Orthopedic corset – refund
Buy corset refunds NHFif it is necessary due to back problems resulting from injuries and diseases. Corset contract it can be issued by a surgeon, orthopedist, neurologist and rheumatologist.
Patients who, for various reasons, cannot use corset, they use special orthoses instead.