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Abdominal Binders and Support |
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Abdominal Binders are helpful for supporting the trunk when there are weak or missing abdominal muscles such is as in Prune Belly Syndrome. The binder, which can be put over the bottom, lower edge of the ribs, can help correct the bell-shaped rib cage common in PBS. It helps the child with posture, cough becomes more successful, and it facilitates the bowels and bladder emptying. There are many types of Abdominal Binders available. Below are a few.
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| Here is Elijah - unable to sit upright without bracing himself with his hands flat on the floor. |
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| Fabrifoam SuperWrap comes in 2 inch through 6 inch and up to 20 feet long. After you measure out how long it would take to go about 2 times around, you cut it and sew on a peice of Velcro to attach to itself. | ||||
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The Futuro Abdominal Support is available for purchase online and in many stores such as Walmart and Walgreen's. |
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ManShape undergarments are made for the adult who needs some extra support in the abdominal area. They can be bought online. The adult with PBS would get the extra abdominal support they need inconspicuously. | |
Abdominal Sport/Gym Brace |
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The Sport/Gym brace is custom made by taking a casting of the abdominal area. The brace shown fastens on the right side of the back. This child does not have a right kidney so the opening on the right seemed best. He can fasten it himself and gets the protection needed. |
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