Thuasne Dorso Rigid Premium Hyperextension Orthosis
Hyperextending your back is fairly common for a number of different sportspeople, but you don't have to live with the pain. The Thuasne Dorso Rigid Premium Hyperextension Orthosis is a back and spinal support that helps stabilise your back so it can heal quickly. As the brace helps immobilise the area, it can also prevent hyperextension injuries from occurring.
Who Can Make Gains with the Dorso Rigid Orthosis?
Almost all sports can cause back and spinal injuries, including the following:
- American football
- Cycling
- Dancing
- Diving
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Running
When you injure your spine, this can cause a great deal of concern on your behalf. However, the Dorso Rigid Hyperextension Orthosis helps hold your spine and back in a stable position so you recover from your condition as soon as possible. The support can also be tightened for improved fit and control.
Features and Benefits of the Premium Hyperextension Orthosis
- Lightweight telescoping aluminium alloy frame
- Back pad positions horizontally or vertically
- Adjustable lateral pads for optimised fit and control
- Articulating pelvic band and sternal pad
- Spring-assisted pelvic band articulates or locks at 10° or 18°
- Sternal pad self-adjusts for more comfortable control
- Has an easy-to-use lever lock
- Effortless application and tightening for enhanced compliance
- Safe and secure latch closure
- Quick-connect strap button with hand loop
- Available in six different sizes
Optimised Fit and Control
Thuasne's Dorso Rigid has a lightweight telescoping aluminium alloy frame to stabilise your spine while remaining light. This allows you to wear the orthosis for long periods of time. The back pad can be adjusted to fit horizontally or vertically, providing you with a better fit and more control.
Easy-to-Use Level Lock
Designed with a lever lock, the Dorso Rigid Premium Hyperextension Orthosis can be effortlessly applied and tightened for enhanced compliance. The lock has a secure latch closure to make sure you remain safe at all times. The device's quick-connect strap button also makes application easy, particularly with its hand loop.
Sizing of the Thuasne Hyperextension Orthosis
The Dorso Rigid Hyperextension Orthosis is available in six different sizes. To find out which will support you best, first measure the circumference of your hips, then measure the height between the pubic symphysis to the sternum. The pubic symphysis is in the midline of your hips while your sternum is located in the centre of your chest.
Size | Pelvic Circumference (cm) | Pubic Symphysis to Sternum Height (cm) |
Extra Small | 60 - 75cm | 34 - 42cm |
Small | 75 - 90cm | 34 - 41cm |
Medium | 75 - 90cm | 36 - 46cm |
Large | 90 - 105cm | 36 - 46cm |
Extra Large | 90 - 105cm | 40 - 52cm |
XX-Large | 105 - 115cm | 42 - 54cm |