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Back-Support Belt.


The Rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy.  Division of Smith & Nephew, Inc., introduces the Rolyan(R) [Workhard.sup.TM] Back Support--Light Duty, which features a mesh Back for increased comfort. Double waist strapping strap·ping  
adj.
Having a sturdy muscular physique; robust.

n.
1. Straps considered as a group.

2. Material for making straps.
 provides lumbar lumbar /lum·bar/ (lum´bar) pertaining to the loins.

lum·bar
adj.
Of, near, or situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.
 and abdominal support to help prevent back injuries and protect the returning injured worker. The support does not constrict con·strict
v.
To make smaller or narrower, especially by binding or squeezing.
 the user. Slip-resistant strips help prevent the support from riding up the back. The Rolyan Workhard Back Support--Light Duty also offers easily adjusted shoulder straps.
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