Otto Bock Lumbo Sensa Female, Instructions For Use Manual

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Ottobock | 7 50R10 Lumbo Sensa Male & 50R11 Lumbo Sensa Female
1 Foreword
English
INFORMATION
Last update: 2018-04-09
Please read this document carefully before using the product.
Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the product.
Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
Please keep this document in a safe place.
These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting and application of
the 50R10 Lumbo Sensa Male and 50R11 Lumbo Sensa Female lumbar braces.
2 Intended use
2.1 Indications for use
The support is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the trunk and exclusively for
contact with intact skin.
2.2 Indications
• Lumbar spine syndrome
• Lumbar syndrome
• Low back pain
• Pseudo-radicular sciatica
• Muscular imbalances
• Degenerative changes of the lumbar spine (e.g. osteochondrosis, spondylarthrosis,
facet joint syndrome)
• Irritation of the iliosacral joint
Indications must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
Report to and discuss with the physician any of the following: contracturesof the spine,
restricted chest breathing ability, skin diseases/injuries, inflammation, raised scars
with swelling, reddening, and warming in the areawhere the brace is fitted, tumors,
lymphatic congestion—including unclearswelling of soft tissue distal to the medical aid,
and dysesthesia in the legs.
2.4 Mechanism of Action
The brace promotes sensorimotor function and activates muscular stabilization of
the lumbar spine. It helps alleviate pain and relieves the lumbar spine. The pad has a
proprioceptive effect and stabilizes the lumbosacral transition. Circulation is improved,
muscle function is promoted and muscle tensionalleviated.