Sporlastic VERTEBRADYN AKTIV Back Brace

• Polyamide 67%
• Lycra 33%
• Soft dimpled silicone profile pad
• Integrated anatomically pre-moulded spring steel bars

• Conservative/post-operative
• Prolapsed intervertebral disc
• Spinal canal stenosis
• Instability
• Severe lumbar pain
• Muscular imbalances
• Inflammation of the iliosacral joint
• Osteochondrosis
• Facet joint syndrome
• Spondylolisthesis

Not suitable for: allergic, inflamed or injury-related skin changes over the area it covers (for example swelling or redness); impaired circulation or lymphatic soft-tissue swelling; nerve-related disturbance of sensation or of skin nourishment (trophism) in that area, with or without damage to the skin.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with rigid components are commonly covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

• Wash the brace in lukewarm water (30 °C) with mild detergent and air dry
• Do not dry it in the tumble dryer, on the heater or in the microwave
• To avoid damaging other items of clothing during washing, it is best to wash the brace separately or close the hook-and-loop fasteners beforehand
• Any tension in the knitted fabric that decreases over time is restored by washing
• Sporlastic therefore recommends washing the brace more frequently

Sporlastic prints these steps in the instructions for use supplied with the product.

• We recommend wearing a thin, tight-fitting t-shirt under the product.
• Attach the heart-shaped silicone pad in its terry cloth pocket to the middle hook-and-loop velour on the inside of VERTEBRADYN® AKTIV. The narrow side of the pad should face the orange stripe on the lower edge of the lumbar brace, with the nubs facing the body. VERTEBRADYN AKTIV is positioned correctly when the pad sits centred over the lumbar spine.
• The front lower end of the VERTEBRADYN AKTIV should be flush and parallel to the thigh when seated and should not cause any pressure in the groin.
• To put on the brace, insert your fingers into the loops on both sides of the VERTEBRADYN AKTIV closure. Pull the brace apart behind your back with tension and guide it around your body.
• Pull your fingers out of the loops and close the hook-and-loop fastener of VERTEBRADYN AKTIV completely. When fastening, make sure the closure plates lie flush on top of each other.
• Pull the right and left traction element evenly with tension forwards as well as slightly diagonally downwards.
• VERTEBRADYN AKTIV should fit snugly with high compression. In this way, the combination of the stabilising elements in the lumbar region with the pad, the traction elements and the abdominal support can provide significant relief for the spinal column. When fitting with high compression, make sure that it is comfortable to wear.
• Fasten the ends of the traction elements under tension to the lower ends of the closure plates.