medi Patella tendon support, Instructions Manual

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medi Patella
tendon support
Intended purpose
medi Patella tendon support is a patella tendon
bandage for soft tissue compression.
Indications
All indications requiring compression, elastic
support, pressure relief on the ligament and
tendon insertion and guidance of the patella,
such as:
• Patellar tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Patellofemoral joint instability
Contraindications
None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause pressure
sores or constriction of blood vessels or nerves.
Consult your doctor before using this device if
you have the following conditions:
• A condition affecting the application area
• Paraesthesia, circulatory disorders
• Lymph drainage disorders
Tightly fitting aids can cause skin irritation
(pressure, sweat, material).
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide care to
the adults and children, 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.
Fitting instructions
• Open the hook and loop strip.
•
Position the bandage below the kneecap
• Pull the strip tight once again.
Care instructions
Hook and loop fasteners should be closed for
washing. Soap residues, lotions and ointments
can cause skin irritation and material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably using a
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