protect.Leva
Intended purpose
protect.Leva is an ankle support
with silicone pads. The product is
exclusively to be used for the
orthotic fitting of the ankle joint
and only on unbroken skin or if any
wounds have been properly
covered.
Indications
All indications in which soft tissue
compression with local/local
additional pad(s) at the ankle joint is
necessary, such as:
•
Slight instability of the ankle joint
•
Sprains and distorsions
•
Joint effusions and swellings due
to arthritis and osteoarthritis
•
Chronic, postoperative and
posttraumatic inflammation
Contraindications
•
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 or foot (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
Mode of action
Together with the pad, the knitted
fabric has a massage 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 in the middle of
the pads and pull it over the foot
till the heel portion is properly
fitted (Figs.1+2).
•
You may have to pull the support
upwards (Fig. 3). You may also
have to correct the position of the
pads, so that both are lying
correctly round the ankle.
Please note that the support should
be fitted for the first time as
instructed by trained specialists.
Note on wear ing
Supports have the greatest effect
during physical activity. In principle,
the support can be worn
throughout the day. During long
periods of rest (e.g. 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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