How do I choose the best Hip Belt for my client?

Step One: Select Belt Type

OPTIONS	2 POINT	4 POINT
WHAT THIS MEANS?	Two points of attachment to the wheelchair	Four points of attachment to the wheelchair
SUITABLE FOR:	Mild-moderate positioning requriements	Moderate-advanced positioning requirements. Also controls users with pelvic rotation and windswept deformities.
HOW DOES IT WORK?		Main straps position the belt then the subordinate straps anchor the belt in position for enhacned support. Prevents sliding up into the abdomen or twisting.
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Step Two: Select Buckle

OPTIONS	SIDE RELEASE	CENTRE RELEASE	ANTI-ESCAPE	PEN POPPER	EASY RELEASE LATCH
FEATURES	Simple and easy to click together and undo	Robust design that is strong enough to keep the user positioned safely	Very successful in preventing individuals with inquisitive fingers or learning difficulties from releaseing the buckle	Extremely successful in preventing individuals with inquisitive fingers or learning difficulties from releasing the buckle	Ideal solution for user that self-transfer in an dout of their wheelchiar but have limited hand function to open buckles
SUITABLE FOR:	Carer operation	User operation	Users with challenging or escaping behaviour	Users with challenging or escaping behaviour	User operation
HOW TO OPERATE:	Squeeze the two clips together to release	Press the release button to release	Operates in reverse to a normal buckle, and disengages by raising a spring-loaded lever (won't press release)	Requires a tool eg pointed pen or key to fit through a small hole and reach the buckle release mechanism to open.	Lift the metal buckle flap and slide the buckle apart
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Step Three: Select Pull Style

OPTIONS	CENTRE PULL	SIDE PULL	DUAL CENTRE PULL
OPERATOR	User or Carer	Carer	User or Carer
ADJUSTMENT	Tensions at the centre of the buckle	Tensions from the rear of the pad pulling towards the centre, meaning there is more 'force' which is great for enhanced positioning	Tensions from both sides at the centre of the buckle
SUITABLE FOR:	Users with low muscle tone or weakness	Users with high muscle tone	Users requiring greater adjustmnet range
FEATURES		Counters pelvic rotation by allowing the caregiver to position one side of the pelvis, lock it in place, and the position on the other side	Accommodates varying layers of clothing
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Step Four: Select Size 

This is a guide only and the sizing of the hip belt/harness depends significantly on the physique of the client.

Need help deciding what the best hip belt is for you or your client?

Find out here:

2 Point Centre Pull Padded Hip Belt

2 Point Dual Centre Pull Padded Hip Belt

4 Point Centre Pull Padded Hip Belt

4 Point Dual Centre Pull Padded Hip Belt

4 Point Side Pull Padded Hip Belt