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Spinal bracing system.


USA Sport & Health introduces a rigid spinal bracing system distributed exclusively by PEL Supply Co. The braces feature a moldable panel that can be fitted to most 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.
 curves to provide firm control of flexion flexion /flex·ion/ (flek´shun) the act of bending or the condition of being bent.

flex·ion
n.
1. The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.

2.
, extension, rotation, and side bending. Made of lightweight polypropylene, the braces have overlapping panels to ensure complete circumferential support, while rigid sides provide lateral support The right of a landowner to have his or her property naturally upheld by the adjoining land or the soil beneath.

The adjoining owner has the duty not to alter the land, such as by lowering it, so as to cause the support to be weakened or removed.
. They are fully padded and lined with a removable, washable wash·a·ble  
adj.
Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool.



wash
 Orthowick[R] fabric.

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Title Annotation:marketplace
Publication:Physical Therapy
Date:Aug 1, 2004
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