Ottobock Dorso Carezza Posture Brace

Key benefits

• Encourages active straightening of the upper back
• Supports the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle
• Worn like a backpack for easy application
• Breathable skin friendly material

The Ottobock Dorso Carezza Posture Brace supports the upper back and thoracic spine to help correct poor posture and ease discomfort. Two metal coil springs create a gentle reminder that encourages active straightening as you move through the day. People managing thoracic spine pain, muscular imbalance or conditions such as kyphosis can wear the Ottobock Dorso Carezza Posture Brace like a backpack for a comfortable fit. As a back stabiliser for the thoracic spine, adjustable elastic straps let you set the level of compression.

Posture Corrector

Poor postural habits can negatively affect the spine if untreated. The Posture Brace Dorso Carezza by Ottobock is an effective posture corrector which provides custom support to the upper back and spine to gently align the shoulders, encourage correct posture, and help reduce pain and discomfort. The easy- to-wear design is simple to apply and adjust, just like a backpack, with additional side tabs to control the support.

The posture corrector helps correct slouching and hunching - habits of long periods of time behind the computer - to provide positive muscle memory of a healthy shoulder and spinal position. Just as a posture training support. The brace supports muscular stabilisation of the thoracic spine and actively straight­ens it.

Adjustable, elastic straps are used for individual compression and to adjust how firmly the support fits. Coil springs stabilise the back of the one-piece support.

Various aspects ensure pleasant wearer comfort: the breathable, skin-friendly material keeps the skin of the user dry, so that the support can also be worn for longer periods of time.

The support features a very slim design that makes it inconspicuous under clothing. The anatomical shape ensures an optimum fit.

Features and Benefits

• Efficient Posture Corrector
• Helps stop rounded shoulders, and muscular imbalances
• Breathable, lightweight and soft fabric for a comfortable fit over longer periods of time. Latex Free.
• Can be worn for abnormal torso posture, Scheuermann’s disease, and kyphosis
• Assists with pain and strains in back, shoulder, neck pain and muscle spasms
• Features adjustable straps for personalised fit
• Encourages the shoulders to pull back to aid alignment of the dorsal spine
• Non-bulky, slimline design means it can be worn under everyday clothes
• Available in sizes from XXS to medium
• Easy to put on and take off

Corrects Poor Posture

The Posture Brace Dorso Carezza from Ottobock is perfect for assisting with the correction of poor posture and rounded or slumped shoulders. Providing stabilisation to the clavicle area, the posture corrector is placed around the shoulders and secured with the fasteners at the front for a comfortable, supportive fit.

The back support helps correct alignment of the dorsal spine by encouraging the shoulders to pull back, creating long-lasting positive muscle memory.

The Posture Brace features two metal coil springs, serving as a postural reminder. This encourages the wearer to focus on their posture, improving general health and preventing posture-related pain and discomfort.

Indications for the Ottobock Posture Brace

Thanks to the versatile design of the back brace, the Ottobock Posture Corrector Dorso Carezza can be worn to alleviate the symptoms of a wide range of conditions and to reduce associated pain. Suitable indications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Poor torso posture
• Degeneration of the thoracic spine
• Kyphosis (without fuses vertebrae)
• Muscular imbalances of the thoracic spine
• Scheuermann's disease
• Thoracic spine pain

Practical and Comfortable Back Brace

Supporting sensorimotor functions and activating muscular straightening of the torso, the Posture Brace Dorso Carezza provides ongoing support for the wearer, without compromising comfort or convenience.

The Posture Corrector is constructed from skin-friendly and breathable material, which is lightweight and non-bulky so that the support can be worn all-day under clothing for reliable support as and when it is required.

How to use the Posture Brace?

1) Place the brace over the shoulders like a back­ pack.

2) Route the ends of the lower strap to the front and secure the hook-and-loop closure .Feed the ends of the shoulder strap to the front around the chest and secure the hook-and-loop closure below the chest.

3) The correct fit and proper positioning of the brace must be checked during handover to the patient.

Sizes

The Posture Brace Dorso Carezza by Ottobock comes in sizes XXS to Medium. Measure your waist circumference, approx. 2 cm above the iliac crest. Please consult the table below to see which size is best for you.

Size	Waist Circumference (cm)
XX-Small	60 - 70cm
X-Small	70 - 80cm
Small	80 - 90cm
Medium	90 - 100cm

Washing instructions

Clean the brace regularly:

1) Close all hook-and-loop closures.

2) Use a laundry bag or net.

3) Wash the brace in warm water at 40 °C with mild detergent. Do not use fabric softener. Rinse well.

4) Allow to air dry.