SI-LOC Sacro Illiac Belt (OPTP)
- Comfortable support of the SI-Joint and pelvic ring
- Lightweight, breathable fabric
- Medical grade non-slip pads
- Wider sides disperse pressure
- Available in 2 sizes
- Designed by international Academy of Orthopaedic Medicine (US)
Conservative treatment of the SI Joint of pubic symphysis takes time. Daily exercise is important. The gluteus maximus is the only muscle that (indirectly) attaches to the sacrum as well as the ilium. Strengthening this muscle, as well as the abdominal muscles, is essential to treatment. Besides an appropriate exercise program, wearing an SI-LOC to stabilise the SI joints and pubic symphysis is essential.
Why the SI-LOc works
The pelvic region can be devided into three bony parts:
- Left Ilium
- Right Ilium
- Sacrum
The sacrum articulates with both ilia by means of the left and right sacroiliac joints. Both ilia are connected mutually to eachother through the pubis symphysis. The entire complex is commonly called the 'pelvic ring'.
The lumbar spine, pelvic ring, and hip joints form a functional unit. Almost every movement of the lumbar spine has an influence on the pelvic joints (pubic symphysis and SI joints). Through the sacrumand the SI joints, forces are transmitted to the hip joints and then to other parts of the lower extremeities.
Structually, the sacroilliac joint cartilage is different than that in other parts of the body. Microscopically, the sacroilliac cartilage, espescially of the ilium, develops rougher tissue than cartilage on other synovial joints. Macroscopic ridges develop on the joint surfaces with complimentary grooves on the opposite joint surfaces. This combination allows the SI joint more 'springy' stability than motion.
In the frontal plane the SI joint surfaces converge caudally. This converging position of both joint surfaces is beneficial in supporting body weight. On the other hand, the sacrum has a wedge form and is driven by the load of the spinal column between innominate bones, in effect pushing the bones away from eachother.
Advantages of the SI-LOC
- The SI-LOC prevents innominates from being pushed away from eachother, therefore pushing the grooves and ridges of the joint surfaces more firmly into place.
- Due to the SI-LOC's unique shape (wider at the innominates) pressure is more evenly dispersed. This increases comfort and functional effectiveness.
- The SI-LOC's light 'breathable' fabris adds comfort, particularly when performing sports activities.
- The additional layer of medical grade, non-slip material significantly diminishes and can eliminate skin irritation.
Indications
- Instability or hypermobility of the sacroilliac joint
- Instability or sprain of the pubic symphysis, such as during and after pregnancy
- Hip adductor problems
- After fractures of the pelvic ring
- Postpartum prophylactic, especially for strenuous activity
- Pelvic ring instability/hypermobility
Contra-indications
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