4 Accessories. Invacare Pronto M41

Invacare® Pronto™ M41 Series with SureStep®

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4.1 Posture belts

A posture belt is an option which can either be fixed to the mobility device ex-works or can be retrofitted by your specialist provider. If your mobility device is fitted with a posture belt, your specialist provider will have informed you about fitting and usage.

The posture belt is used to help the mobility device user keep an optimum seating position. Correct use of the belt assists the user in sitting securely, comfortably and well-positioned in the mobility device, especially for such users who do not have such a good sense of balance while sitting.

We recommend using the posture belt whenever the mobility device is used.

4.1.1 Types of posture belts

Your mobility device can be fitted with the following posture belt types ex-works. If your mobility device has been fitted with a different belt to those mentioned below, please ensure that you have received the manufacturer's documentation with regard to correct fitting and use.

Belt with metal buckle, adjustable both sides

Belt can be adjusted on both sides. This means that the buckle can be centrally positioned.

Belt with plastic buckle, adjustable both sides

Belt can be adjusted on both sides. This means that the buckle can be centrally positioned.

4.1.2 Adjusting the posture belt correctly

The belt should be tight enough to ensure that you are sitting comfortably and that your body is in the correct sitting position.

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Ensure that you are sitting correctly, which means that you are sitting right at the back of the seat, your pelvis is positioned erect and as symmetrically as possible, not to the front, to the side or at one edge of the seat.

2.

Position the posture belt so that your hipbones can be easily felt above the belt.

3.

Adjust the belt length using one of the adjustment aids described above. The belt should be adjusted so that you can fit a flat hand between the belt and your body.

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The buckle should be positioned as centrally as possible.

In doing so, carry out adjustments on both sides as much as possible.

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Check your belt every week to ensure that it is still in good working condition, to ensure it has no damage or wear, and that it is fixed properly to the mobility device.

If the belt is only fastened with a bolted connection, ensure that the connection has not loosened or come undone. You can find more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual, which is available from Invacare.

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