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

Step One: Select Belt Type

	2 Point	4 Point
What this means?	Two points of attachment to the wheelchair	4 points of attachment to the wheelchair
Suitable for:	Mild-moderate positioning requirements	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 enhanced support. Prevents sliding up into the abdomen or twisting.
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Step Two: Select Buckle

Options	Side-Release Buckle	Centre-Release Buckle	Steel Anti-Escape Buckle
Features	Simple and easy to click together and undo	Robust design that is strong enough to keep the user positioned safely	Extremely successful in preventing individuals with inquisitive fingers or learning difficulties from releasing the buckle
Suitable for:	Carer operation	User operation	Users with challenging or escaping behaviour
How to Operate:	Squeeze the 2 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)
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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 adjustment range
Features		Counters pelvic rotation by allowing the caregiver to position one side of the pelvis, lock it in place, and then position on the other side	Accommodates varying layers of clothing
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