Care Instructions - medi protect.Genu Instrucciones De Uso

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protect.Genu
Intended purpose
protect.Genu is a knee support with patella silicone ring. The product
is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the knee and only
on unbroken skin or if any wounds have been properly covered.
Indications
All indications requiring soft tissue compression with local pads in
the area of the patella, such as:
• Mild instability
• Joint effusion and swelling
• Inflammation (chronic, post-traumatic, postoperative)
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Contraindications
No general side effects are known. However, if supports (or similar
aids) are too tight, local pressure effects or constriction of blood
vessels or nerves may occur in individuals. If you have any of the
following complaints please consult your doctor before using the
brace:
• Disease or injury to the skin in the area that the brace is used on,
particularly when signs of infection (excessive heat, swelling or
redness) are present.
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders in the leg (e.g. as seen in
diabetes)
• Lymph flow disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue which is
adjacent to the area of application and is not related to a condition
Any combination with other products (e.g. compression stockings)
must be discussed in advance with the responsible doctor.
Mode of action
Together with the pad, the knitted fabric has a massaging effect,
improves perfusion and reduces effusion and swelling. This
combination of massage and stabilisation supports joint function,
enhances joint mobility and alleviates pain.
Instructions for fitting
• Grasp the support, with the thumb on the inside and on the upper
end of the lateral rods (Fig. 1+2).
• Pull the support over the knee, in such a way that pad covers the
knee centrally without compressing it (Figs. 3+4)
• To remove the support, grasp it at the bottom on the lateral rods
and pull it upwards and away.
Please note that the support should be fitted for the first time as
instructed by trained specialists.
Tips on wearing
Supports have the greatest effect during physical activity. In
principle, the support can be worn throughout the day. During long
periods of rest (sitting for long periods, driving, sleeping), the
support should be removed.

Care instructions

Soap residues, lotions and ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably using a medi clean
detergent, or in delicate cycle at 30°C using a mild detergent
without fabric conditioners.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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