Custom-Made Postural Strap (Wheelchair Positioning Harness)
The Custom-Made Postural Strap is a specialised positioning and support device designed to provide additional upper-body stability, trunk alignment, and postural control for individuals with limited sitting balance or reduced trunk control. The strap features a supportive black padded butterfly-shaped chest panel with brown reinforced edging, adjustable shoulder straps, durable fastening buckles, and strong webbing materials. It is designed for attachment to compatible wheelchairs, cerebral palsy (CP) chairs, and specialised rehabilitation seating systems. Individually customised according to the user’s body measurements, seating requirements, and physical condition, the Postural Strap helps maintain appropriate upper-body positioning, minimise excessive forward or sideways leaning, and improve stability during seated activities.
Key Features
Custom-Made Design: Individually fabricated according to the user’s body measurements and postural support requirements.
Butterfly-Shaped Chest Support: Features a contoured padded panel designed to provide supportive contact across the upper torso.
Adjustable Shoulder Straps: Strong black webbing straps allow personalised fitting and positioning.
Comfortable Padded Construction: Soft cushioning helps distribute contact pressure and improve comfort during use.
Reinforced Brown Edging: Durable stitched borders provide additional strength and a neat finish.
Adjustable Buckle System: Features fastening buckles for securing and adjusting the harness.
Durable Webbing Material: Designed to withstand regular use in prescribed rehabilitation seating applications.
Supportive Trunk Positioning: Helps maintain the prescribed upper-body position during seated activities.
Wheelchair Compatibility: Can be customised for installation on suitable wheelchairs, CP chairs, and specialised seating systems.
Personalised Fitting: Strap length, panel dimensions, and attachment positions can be adjusted according to individual requirements.
Recommended Uses
Children and adults with cerebral palsy (CP)
Individuals with poor trunk control
Patients with reduced sitting balance
Individuals with neurological and neuromuscular conditions
Selected spinal cord injuries
Children with developmental disabilities affecting postural control
Individuals requiring additional upper-body positioning support
Customised wheelchair seating systems
Cerebral palsy chairs and specialised rehabilitation seating
Occupational therapy and postural management programmes
Benefits
Provides additional support to the upper body during sitting.
Helps maintain prescribed trunk alignment.
Reduces excessive forward and sideways leaning when appropriately fitted.
Supports improved sitting stability.
May improve comfort during supported seated activities.
Helps users maintain a functional sitting position.
Supports participation in feeding, learning, therapy, and everyday activities.
Provides individually adjustable positioning support.
Can be incorporated into customised wheelchair and rehabilitation seating systems.
Important Information
The Custom-Made Postural Strap is a specialised positioning device that requires professional assessment and fitting by a qualified orthotist, occupational therapist, or rehabilitation professional. The harness must be appropriately sized and positioned to provide trunk support without restricting breathing, circulation, or necessary movement.
It should not be used as a restraint or as a substitute for an appropriate pelvic positioning system. It is also not a vehicle safety restraint unless specifically designed, tested, and approved for that purpose. Regular monitoring is recommended to ensure correct fitting, skin comfort, strap tension, and secure attachment to the seating system.
