LSO Body Jacket with APL Control.

Orthotic management of spinal disorders dates back to the middle ages. Technology has revolutionized the field of orthotics, with new stronger and lighter materials. A lumbar jacket may be used for individuals who have extensive arthritis or moderate instability of the lumbar spine. Many times, the additional muscular support offers relief to a patient's lower back pain. The LSO body jacket limits flexion, stretching, and lateral bending. It comes with a rigid plastic exterior shell. It is also water-resistant. The closed cell foam does not absorb moisture.

The body jacket helps in Lumbar fracture management, spinal stenosis, post-operative stabilization and degenerative pathologies. Also, the body jacket helps treat compression fracture, chronic back pain, spondylolysis and herniated or bulging disc.

The body jacket provides support, combined with the strength of a rigid spinal brace has a comfort of a lumbosacral support garment. It can also be modified by using a heat gun or scissors for getting the proper fit. It has two front polyethylene sliding panels that simplify modification and make adjustments easy. The body jacket is very lightweight and can be easily cleaned.

You can also play sports while wearing the LSO body jacket. In fact, it is a great idea for you to be physically active every day even with an injury. Although the jacket limits some movement in your body, there are some sports and activities that can be done with your body jacket on such as the activities that require you to correct your balance quickly. However, those activities that require increased flexibility or increased air intake, must be done with the jacket off. These activities include gymnastics, dancing, skating, snowboarding, horseback riding, skiing and soccer.
So, despite surgical correction spinal stability not being fully achieved the LSO Body Jacket helps in additional immobilization, which should safely allow the fracture to heal without the risk of further injury.

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