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HIPS at RISK for subluxation?

HIPS at RISK for subluxation?
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HIPS at RISK for subluxation? OPTIMIZE and Preserve HIP ALIGNMENT and FUNCTION

SWASH® Sitting . Walking . And . Standing . Hip orthosis SITTING Assistant Improve sitting posture - Open up the thorax WALKING Assistant Proprioceptive response helps enhance position sense in space STANDING Assistant Eliminate Scissoring - Reduce stress on the hips STANDING Assistant Eliminate Scissoring - Reduce stress on the hips

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Hip Alignment Benefits The most visible benefits of the SWASH are readily apparent by improvements in sitting, standing, and if ambulatory, walking posture and stability. However; perhaps the most valuable benefit is guidance for proper hip alignment. Functional benefits of SWASH • Dynamic Function - allows only biomechanically appropriate motion. • Transfers adductor tone proximally to achieve more positive postural positioning. • Proper alignment encourages tri-planar function for proper closed chain muscle function. • Facilitates the strengthening of muscles to reduce compensations that...

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