S.W.A.S.H.
Sitting, Walking And Standing Hip Orthosis
What makes SWASH unique to other hip orthoses is that it offers controlled variable abduction. It is engineered with a complex series of angles to maintain good hip alignment as the uprights follow the pathways of motion of the femurs.
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 them SWASH is 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.

Increased Levels of Function
SWASH
- is a hip stabilization and sitting orthosis
- can offer significant benefits for both
non-ambulatory and ambulatory children
- can work for neuromuscular disorders other than just CP
- can work for children with severe involvement
as well as mild
- can work on infants and older kids
- does not interfere with kids ability t
- play
- does not interfere with most walkers, wheelchairs, or even standing frames
Two styles of orthoses to meet different patient needs:

Original
- Plastic pelvic section extends from L 2/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
- Proven results in several different independent studies
- Available with 115° or 123° uprights
Low Profile
- Anatomically shaped metal pelvic section rests over the pelvis and is secured in position by attaching to a small plastic reinforced abdominal pad
- Double strap front closure allows symmetrical application
- 8 mm diameter uprights in all sizes
- Extra strong for extra high tone
- Interchangeable thigh cuff sizes
- Overlap design thigh cuff closure for easy application and removal
- Contoured posterior joints reduce interference with posterior walkers and other standing/walking/sitting aids
- Available with 115° or 123° uprights
Less abduction in sitting115°
Reduced abduction better accommodates wheelchairs with narrow seat structures and is better tolerated by children with tight adductor muscles.
More abduction in sitting123°
Increased abduction offers maximum opportunity for muscle lengthening in the sitting position, and is also recommended when there is need to influence the trunk toward more spinal extension.