Anterior Trunk Positioning Tips

Anterior upper body support is used to maintain spinal alignment over a stable pelvis. Increasing trunk support for proximal stability has been proven to increase upper extremity function.
These are sometimes necessary to maintain an upright trunk and head for functional use of arms, vision, breathing and feeding for individuals who pull or fall forward.

• Attaching the lower straps of the harness to the backrest shell rather than the wheelchair frame provides a more snug fit.
• Shoulder strap guides hold the harness in position over the user’s shoulders.

• Professionally hand-made for quality
• Harness follows natural contours of the body
• Dynamic fabric accommodates movement while maintaining positioning
• Specially designed, durable polyester webbing is ‘ridge’ woven for maximum grip once adjusted
• Soft comfortable pads offer excellent resilience, water resistance, and conform to the body without creasing
• Sleek pad designs reduce coverage to minimise sweating
• Smooth, soft polyester binding is comfortable against sensitive skin
• Tough stainless steel adjusters which don’t slip out of place
• Attachment hardware allows for a multitude of positioning options