These instructions are for you who have been prescribed a corset by your doctor as part of your treatment.

 


Be aware

Precautions and restrictions

The corset must be positioned correctly to provide optimal support of the back

Sit with your back straight on the chair


Instructions for you

How to put on the corset

Place the top panel against the breastbone

Fasten the belt piece at the front

Snap the straps to the chest part and tighten

Pull the rubber rings and attach them


Further instructions for you

How to get up from the bed by using “the elbow method”

Roll to one side and bend your legs

Push with the hand and the elbow

Move to the edge before standing up


More information

Watch the video instructions

Recommendations for using the corset


Contact

If you experience problems or if you have any questions, please contact:

 

Ortopædkirurgisk Klinik (Orthopaedic Surgery, Outpatient Clinic), Gødstrup Regional Hospital

Hospitalsparken 15, DK-7400 Herning

Weekdays 08:00-14:00, Secretary: tel. +45 7843 7580

 

You can contact our department if you have any questions to our instructions.

Fysio- og Ergoterapi (Physiotherapy and Ergotherapy), Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Hospitalsparken 15, DK-7400 Herning.

Tel. +45 7843 4300, from 08:00 to 12:00.

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