Skil-Care Pelvic Holder – Tapered Wheelchair Posture Support and Slide Prevention Harness

Skil-Care Pelvic Holder – Tapered Hourglass Posture Support and Anti-Sliding Wheelchair Positioning Harness for Clinical Care

In long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and rehabilitation units, patients with limited upper-body control or muscular weakness frequently suffer from forward sliding and sacral sitting in wheelchairs. Sacral sitting creates severe shear forces on delicate skin, accelerates pressure ulcer formation over the coccyx, and significantly increases the risk of catastrophic forward falls out of the wheelchair. Standard lap belts often migrate upward across the abdomen, causing discomfort or dangerous constriction without properly anchoring the pelvis. The Skil-Care Pelvic Holder resolves these positioning challenges by stabilizing the pelvic girdle from below, keeping residents comfortably and securely positioned back in their seats.

Engineered with a contoured, tapered hourglass shape, the Skil-Care Pelvic Holder fits naturally between the resident's legs to deliver targeted support without restricting leg movement or causing groin pinch. The integrated waist straps thread through front loops and secure behind the wheelchair backrest, completely out of the resident's line of sight and easy reach to prevent accidental self-disengagement. Available in durable Poly Weave or breathable CooLine Mesh fabrics, this reusable positioning harness is machine washable up to 180°F, equipping healthcare facilities with a sanitary, reliable posture support system that reduces caregiver burden and protects patient safety.

Key Benefits:

• Effective Anti-Sliding Protection: Anchors the pelvic structure securely against the backrest to prevent forward sliding, sacral sitting, and fall injuries.
• Anatomical Hourglass Design: Features a tapered crotch contour that fits comfortably between the legs without binding, chafing, or restricting lower extremity movement.
• Rear-Securing Safety Straps: Long waist ties pass behind the wheelchair frame and tie out of the resident's reach to minimize unauthorized unfastening.
• Dual Fabric Options: Available in heavy-duty Poly Weave for durable daily support or breathable CooLine Mesh to dissipate heat and moisture in warm climates.
• Thermal Laundry Compliant: Safe for commercial machine washing and thermal drying up to 180°F (82°C) to satisfy institutional infection control standards.
• Universal Wheelchair Fit: Compatible with all standard manual and transport wheelchairs, securing directly to the vertical frame bars behind armrest pads.

Specifications:

• Model Numbers / SKUs: 303311 (Poly Weave, S/M), 303312 (Poly Weave, M/L), 303321 (CooLine Mesh, S/M), 303322 (CooLine Mesh, M/L)
• Manufacturer: Skil-Care Corporation
• Material Options: Poly Weave fabric or CooLine breathable mesh
• Sizing Options: Small/Medium (up to 170 lbs / 77 kg); Medium/Large (over 170 lbs / 77 kg)
• Primary Application: Wheelchair pelvic positioning, posture support, and fall prevention
• Fastening Mechanism: Loop-threaded long tie straps securing behind the wheelchair backrest
• Laundering Care: Machine washable and dryable; maximum temperature 180°F (82°C); do not bleach
• HCPCS Billing Code: E0944 (Pelvic Strap / Support)
• Warranty: 6-Month Limited Manufacturer Warranty

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