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Lumbamed
facet
Intended purpose
The Lumbamed facet is a lumbar
support orthotic device for the
treatment of lumbar column problems.
The product is exclusively to be used for
the orthotic fitting of the lumbar area
and only on intact skin.
Areas of use
• Facet joint arthrosis
• Protrusion/prolapse of an
intervertebral disk
• Severe lumbago/lumbar sciatica
• Lumbago
• Lumbago involving the sacroiliac joint
• Chronic pain in the lumbosacral area
• Spondylosis without spondylolisthesis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Muscular dysbalance
• Segment instability
• Lumbar spinal stenosis
Contraindications
Side effects all over the body are
currently not known. In the case of aids
that are on too tight, e.g. supports, there
can, however, in individual cases be
localised pressure symptoms or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves.
You should therefore consult the doctor
in charge of your treatment before use
in case of the following:
• Illnesses or injuries of the skin in the
area of application, especially where
there are signs of inflammation
(excessive warming, swelling or
reddening).
Combination with other products is
possible but must be cleared beforehand
with the doctor in charge of your
treatment.
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Mode of Action/Comment on Wear
The Lumbamed facet operates using
a combination of compressing knitted
fabric, stabilising back rods and a pull-
strap system which increases pressure.
Abdominal compression and trunk
musculature support relieve the strain
on the lumbar column and thereby ease
pain. The four crossover pull straps
create a double three-point system
with the dorsal points of application
on the pelvis and in the upper lumbar
spine area. Through individual pressure
management, this three-point strap
system increases the effect of reducing
lordosis formation.
Basically, the orthotic can be worn all
day long. The special cut in the groin area
(Comfort Zone) ensures that the fit of the
support is comfortable and just right.
However, the length of time you wear it
should depend on your needs.
Putting on/Taking off
• Before putting on the orthotic, please
loosen the straps, so that it can be put
on without pulling. To do so, unfasten
the velcro ends of the straps and
loosen these by placing them further
back on the velour on the belt (Fig. 1).
• The label on the right-hand inner
fastener has information on what way
to put on the orthotic (Fig. 2).
• Now, slide your left hand into the inner
hand strap on the left-hand fastener
side (Fig. 3).
• Wrap the support around your body
and check once again on the label that
you have the orthotic the right way
around (Fig. 4) .
• Now, slide your right hand into the
outer hand strap on the right-hand
fastener side (Fig. 5).
• Pull both fastener sides together in the
middle, so that they can be velcroed
over each other as far at the same
distance. When fastening, ensure that