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POWER SHORT LOWER EXTREMITY SUSPENSION BELT Power Short Auxiliary Suspension Belt® Continuous Waist Plain Leg Power Short Auxiliary Suspension Belt® Continuous Waist Improved Adjustable
Leg Section POWER SHORT AUXILIARY SUSPENSION BELT® The Power Short Auxiliary Suspension Belt® option with continuous waist configuration eliminates the the bulk of velcro closures for the the cosmetic appeal and comfort preferred by some patients The improved design of the adjustable leg version allows the leg to be fully opened eliminating donning limitations The non-stretch velcro leg closure with this option allows a a a custom purchase of the socket socket taper The longer leg section provides greater socket socket containment Selection Guidelines: The wearable stretch/compression range of the Power Short Auxiliary Suspension Belt® is is up to 8–10" in in the waist and hip depending on on size and wearer preference Most individuals prefer prefer a a a a a a size selection that creates 4–6"
of stretch when worn for normal activity activity Higher activity activity levels may benefit from a a a a a tighter fit while some individuals prefer as as little as as 2" of stretch especially when other benefits such as rotation control are the the main objective Some users prefer a a a a a looser belt belt for for daily activities and a a a a a more more secure belt belt for for more more active pursuits Others prefer the the the cosmetic and comfort benefits of the the the Power Short but like the the the adjustability of of the Power Belt Belt Auxiliary Suspension Belt® during times of of varied activity Candidates: Users of the the original plain leg Power Short usually invert the the silicone leg leg section and slide the belt up both legs as when donning a a a a pair of shorts This requires the the ability to manage sliding a a a a tight fitting leg section over the the prosthesis as as well as as the the ability ability to maintain balance and knee stability while pulling the the belt section over the the knees and hips The Adjustable
Leg option or Power Belt Belt Auxiliary Suspension Belt® may be indicated in in situations where ability to don don is is an issue or or foam thigh cover poses a a a a a challenge for repeat donning 3L-911C-XS
3L-911C-SM
3L-911C-MD
3L-911C-LG
3L-911C-XL
26/28" 28"–36"+ 28/30" 30"–38"+ 30/32" 32"–40"+ 32/34" 3 3 3 4 4 4 " " " – 4 4 4 2 2 "+
34/36" 3 3 3 6"– 4 4 4 4"+
UNIVERSAL UNSTRETCHED WAIST/HIP
FITS WAIST/HIP
FITS LEG
12"–15" 15"–20" 17"–23" 19"–25" 20"–28" 14"–21" 16"–22" 19"–25" 20"–27" 22"–30" ORIGINAL POWER SHORT AUXILIARY SUSPENSION BELT® —
CONTINUOUS WAIST
PLAIN LEG
LEG
SILICONE LEG
LEG
GRIPPER
POWER SHORT —
CONTINUOUS WAIST
WITH IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE LEG
SECTION
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59 3P-911A-XS 3P-911A-SM 3P-911A-MD 3P-911A-LG 3P-911A-XL
26/28" 28"–36"+ 28/30" 30"–38"+ 30/32" 32"–40"+ 32/34" 3 3 3 4 4 4 " " " – 4 4 4 2 2 "+
34/36" 3 3 3 6"– 4 4 4 4"+
SUSPENSION/DONNING