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Figure 2

From: Adherence, tolerance and effectiveness of two different pelvic support belts as a treatment for pregnancy-related symphyseal pain - a pilot randomized trial

Figure 2

The two types of pelvic support belts trialed in this study. (a) Wider, more flexible “Smiley” belt made of neoprene material (Smiley Belt, www.smileybelt.co.nz, Havelock North, New Zealand. (b) Thinner, more rigid belt made of nylon webbing and lined with foam (LC symphysis pubis belt, The Orthotic Center New Zealand Limited, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand). Both belts were worn in the “low” position [34] over the level of the pubic symphysis. Specific consent was given by the woman pictured, for these photographs to be published in this article.

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