Patent ID: 7507214
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A lumbar support device for providing adjustable localized support to a lumbar region of a patient, comprising, in combination: a semi-rigid member for positioning around an abdomen of a patient, the member being shaped to generally conform with the contours of said abdomen; at least two tensioning straps, each strap having first and second end regions, said first and second regions each connectable to the semi-rigid member, at least one of said tensioning straps being provided to encircle the patient's torso so as to maintain the lumbar support device in a prosthetically desirable position; an adjustable, generally triangular clip mechanism slidably mounted on said tensioning straps, said clip mechanism being movable along at least one said tension strap; a pad base mounted on the clip mechanism, said pad base being movable with the clip mechanism along said one tensioning strap such that its position at the lumbar region can be varied; and at least one pad on the pad base, the at least one pad being provided to apply pressure to said prosthetically desirable localized area of the lumbar region of the patient.