Use Instructions

SAIT‐IFU‐GEMS‐HRev.1.1(2019‐11) Page28of79
5.6.Waistpartposition
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Riskofseriousinjuryduetoincorrectwaistpartpositioning!
Incorrectwaistpartpositioningonthepatientcouldcausediscomfort,skinpressure/friction,bruising,pain,or
unusualswelling.
‐ Beforeturningthedeviceon,askthepatienttowalkinplacetocheckforanydiscomfort.Ifso,reposition
thedeviceortrydonningthedeviceagain.Thetherapistmayneedtore‐adjustthewaistpartwidthor
thetightnessofthewaistbelt.
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1) Examplesofcorrectandincorrectwaistpartpositioning:
• Therotationaxisoftheactuator  shouldalignwiththegreatertrochanter.
• Thecontrolpackshouldrestdirectlybelowthelumbarcurvenearthesacrum.
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2) Examplesofcorrectandincorrectthighsupportframepositioning:
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