Fitting Instructions - medi Lumbamed maternity Manual Del Usuario

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Lumbamed
maternity
Intended purpose
Lumbamed maternity is a brace for
stabilising the lumbar spine using
pressure that can be applied at different
levels.
Indications
All indications which require stabilisati-
on of the lumbar vertebrae with a range
of pressure levels, such as:
• Pain in the lumbar region during
pregnancy
• Complaints due to abdominal
expansion
• Hyperlordosis due to pregnancy
• Lower back pain
• Lumbago combined with sciatica
Contraindications
Inguinal hernia
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction
of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore
you should consult the doctor treating
you before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this
can result in localised skin inflammation
or irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
®
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should
provide care to the pregnant women,
applying the available information on
the measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line
with the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports cause the greatest effect
during physical exercise. In principal, the
support can be worn all day. However,
this depends on how comfortable the
support is to wear. The support should
be taken off for longer breaks (e.g.
sitting for a long time or a long car drive,
sleeping).
If you suffer excessive pain or discomfort
during wear, please take off the product
immediately and seek medical advice.
The support is also suitable for use in
water. After use, please rinse out the
product thoroughly.

Fitting instructions

Please wash the brace before its first
use.
Please note that initial fitting should be
supervised by a healthcare professional.
1. Before you put the brace on, loosen
the fastening straps so that the brace
can be put on easily. Release the belts'
fasteners and fix them loosely at the
back of the belt.
2. First, slip your hand into the hand
strap on the right outer fastening side.
3. Wrap the brace around your body and
place the left fastening side on your
stomach, pulling it so that it is snug
(Fig. 2).
4. Draw the right fastening side over the
left one, and fasten it to the left side
(Fig. 3).