6.
Step
6:
Secure
Lower
Patello
‐
Force
Strap
a.
With
the
patient’s
knee
at
20
º
of
flexion,
wrap
the
lower
Patello
‐
Force
Strap
around
the
leg
and
secure
the
over
‐
center
buckle.
b.
Adjust
the
strap
using
the
fastener
at
the
strap
end
until
a
snug
and
comfortable
fit
is
achieved.
7.
Step
7:
Secure
Upper
Patello
‐
Force
Strap
Repeat
Step
6
for
the
upper
Patello
‐
Force
Strap.
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8.
Step
8:
Adjust
the
Patello
‐
Force
Strap
Use
the
fasteners
for
additional
adjustment.
9.
Step
9:
Inflate
the
Patello
‐
Force
Strap
Insert
the
clear
end
of
the
squeeze
bulb
into
the
pad.
Slowly
inflate
the
pad
by
squeezing
the
bulb.
The
patient
will
know
how
much
pressure
is
needed.
Note:
To
deflate
the
pad
use
the
black
end
of
the
squeeze
bulb.
10.
Step
10:
Final
Adjustments
Have
the
patient
stand
and
walk
around.
Make
any
final
strap
and/or
air
pressure
adjustments
needed.
This
device
is
offered
for
sale
by
or
on
the
order
of
a
physician
or
other
qualified
medical
professional.
This
device
is
not
intended
for
reuse
on
a
second
patient.
This
device
is
generally
not
intended
to
prevent
injuries
or
reduce
or
eliminate
the
risk
of
re
‐
injury.
Indications:
Indicated
for
Patellofemoral
pain
syndrome
(PFPS)
and
any
condition
where
additional
support
to
resist
lateral
patella
dislocation
is
desired.
These
conditions
include
Patella
Alta,
Patella
Baja,
Patellofemoral
Malalignment
Syndrome,
Patella
Subluxation
and/or
Dislocation,
Patellar
Tendonitis,
Osgood
‐
Schlatter’s
Disease,
Post
‐
operative
Effusion,
and
Jumper’s
Knee.
Warning:
Do
not
leave
this
device
in
the
trunk
of
a
car
on
a
hot
day
or
in
any
other
place
where
the
temperature
may
exceed
150°
F
(65°C)
for
any
extended
period
of
time.
If
any
additional
pain
or
symptoms
occur
while
using
this
device,
discontinue
use
and
seek
medical
attention.
Warranty:
This
device
is
warranted
to
be
free
from
defects
in
material
and
workmanship
for
a
period
of
90
days.
These
warranties
apply
to
devices
that
have
not
been
modified
or
subjected
to
misuse,
abuse
or
neglect.
This
device
is
expressly
subject
to
Bledsoe’s
Product
Line
Limited
Warranty.
Copies
of
this
limited
warranty
can
be
obtained
from
your
medical
professional,
via
the
internet
at
www.BledsoeBrace.com,
or
by
calling
1
‐
888
‐
BLEDSOE
(253
‐
3763).
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