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All hip belts and shoulder harnesses in this range are constructed of seat belt style webbing weave. Padding is made of foam and is covered with a wrinkle free soft fabric lining. A variety of buckles is available. The buckle sits on the outside of the padding. D rings aid in tightening the belt. The metal end fittings can be fastened to the wheelchair using clamps and screws.

Buckle choices include:
* push button
* plastic push button
* aircraft latch
* quad belt with aircraft latch
* side release
* medial centre pull (four point hip belt)
* medial rear pull (four point hip belt)

Place Of Manufacture

Bodypoint Designs Inc (USA)

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing

Price on application from Active Mobility Systems
Shoulder Harness : $199

Check individual suppliers for stocked models and prices

Models

Hip Belts
These provide support to help prevent the user from slipping down or falling forwards out of the wheelchair as well as encouraging correct pelvic positioning.

* Made to improve posterior pelvic tilt, pelvic obliquity, anterior pelvic tilt or pelvic rotation depending on type selected
* Range of sizes and buckles
* Belts attach to the seating system at either two or four points depending on desired need
* Range includes non padded hip belts, dual pull hip belts, centre pull hip belts, rear pull hip belts, four point hip belts and hip belt accessories

Shoulder Harnesses
Provide anterior shoulder support to help the user to maintain an upright posture and to prevent the user from falling forwards out of the wheelchair. Available in a range of sizes.

Styles include:
* H Harness Front or Rear Pull
* Backpack Harness Front or Rear Pull
* Crossover Harness Front or Rear Pull

Chest Belts
* These are an alternative when shoulder retraction isnt necessary. They have a leather reinforced hook and loop closure and D ring. Can also be used as a lap belt or calf strap

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.