This belt is ideal for both men and women, as well as senior citizens who need to support their injured ribs and feel at ease whilst sneezing deep breathing and coughing. The belt provides an excellent compression to help in stabilization. Whenever the abdominal muscles allow the stomach to sag for whatever reason, maybe injury or old age, it is an indication that the internal organs have slipped. These organs push down and forward against the abdominal walls, and getting out of their normal positions whilst compressing the intestines. The belt is used to carry the extended stomach and provide proper support without cramping or squeezing.This belt is also ideal for post rib and post abdominal surgery, and is often recommended by doctors to support the fractured sternum.The Vissco5- Rib belt is made of cotton knitted elastic which releases sweat and allows air flow making the support breathable.