Allard SWASH Assessment Kit
We have SWASH Steady Assessment Kits available on loan for Orthotists and Clinicians. You simply need to let us know if you would like a Small/Medium or Medium/Large kit and we can send this to you on a short-term loan. Once you have the kit, you can use it to determine what size and components your client needs. Then place the order for your client and send the kit back!
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Included in SWASH Assessment Kits
Size Small / Medium
SWASH Steady Pelvic Band with Padding with Abdominal Pad - Sizes 2 & 3
SWASH Steady and Go Upright Set - 115 Degree Bend in Sizes 2 & 3
SWASH Steady and Go Thigh Cuffs - Sizes 2 & 3
Size Medium / Large
SWASH Steady Pelvic Band with Padding with Abdominal Pad - Sizes 3 & 4
SWASH Steady and Go Upright Set - 115 Degree Bend in Sizes 4 & 5
SWASH Steady and Go Thigh Cuffs - Sizes 3 & 4
SWASH
Sitting, Walking And Standing Hip Orthosis
While standing or walking, SWASH provides just enough abduction to prevent scissoring and medial femoral rotation. As the hips are flexed to assume the sitting position, it automatically further abducts the hips to create a tripod base for enhanced sitting stability and more upright posture. The most visible benefits of the SWASH are readily apparent by improvements in sitting and standing posture and stability, and for the ambulatory user, improvement in gait. However, perhaps the most important benefit the SWASH offers is guidance for hip alignment.
Recommended Range Of Application
When maximum trunk control is required, i.e., candidates who lack muscle strength or upper body control to sit upright, when patient is primarily non-ambulatory (GMFCS IV - V), or when the greater pelvic coverage triggers more desirable neuro-sensory motor response.
Measurement
At level of the natural waist for maximum trunk stability. Check the specifications tab for sizing guide.
Features
- Plastic pelvic section extends from L2/L3 to the coccyx, providing maximum torso support for candidates with flaccidity or very limited trunk control
- Single strap fixed front closure to secure torso support
- Increased posterior and side support
- ”Childproof” thigh cuff closure
- 6 mm diameter uprights for size 1, 8 mm uprights for size 2, 3, 4
This product must be fitted by or under the supervision of a Certified Orthotist-Prosthetist, Certified Orthotist or equivalent medical professional
| Product Size | Size 1 / Size 2 / Size 3 / Size 4 |
| Circumference | 15.75 in - 18.25 in (400 mm - 465 mm) / 18 in - 21.75 in (460 mm - 550 mm) / 21.25 in - 24.75 in (540 mm - 630 mm) / 24.5 in - 28.25 in (620 mm - 720 mm) |
Where can I see and try on the different braces and supports?
Since many of the products we sell need to be prescribed by a physiotherapist or fitted by an orthotist, we recommend you discuss this with a specialist first. However, if you already know what you need, you are welcome to buy directly from us through this website. If you need additional help, our Customer Care Team are on the phones every weekday - you can email them (click here) or phone them on 0800 31 61 81.
We do not have a store or showroom and therefore if purchasing through our website you are unable to see the product first. We do however accept exchanges and returns for items that have not been used and are still in their original packaging.
How can I purchase these items?
If you know exactly what it is that you are after, you can purchase many items directly through our website.
Some items must be prescribed by an orthotist or medical professional and will show POA instead of a price. For these products, please chat to your physiotherapist, orthotist or a medical professional about how you can be prescribed and fitted for the item.
Will ACC pay for the cost of the brace or support?
If you require the product due to the result of an accident, you may be able to have this item covered by ACC. We recommend that you discuss this with your ACC Case Manager first. We are unable to charge ACC for any products unless we receive a purchase order from them.
