IAN 280648 - Medical adhesive tapes Sensiplast - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 280648 Sensiplast

Instructions for use

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KINESIOLOGIE-TAPES

Gebruiksaanwijzing

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KINESIOLOGI-TAPE

Brugsanvisning

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KINESIOLOGIE-TAPES

Gebrauchsanweisung

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BANDES DE

KINESIOLOGIE

Safety instructions 7-8

Use 8-12

Cleaning and care 12

Disposal information 12

Service 12

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With your purchase you have decided on a high-quality product. Get to know the product before you start to use it. Carefully read the following instructions for use.

Use the product only as described and only for the given areas of application. Keep these instructions safe. When passing the product on to a third party, always make sure that the documentation is included.

This product complies with Directive/EEC on Medical Devices.

Contents

1 x Kinesiology tape blue
1 x Kinesiology tape black
1 x Kinesiology tape pink
1 x Kinesiology tape green
1 x Instructions for use
1×DVD

Technical data

Size: Kinesiology tape 500 × 5cm

Material: 90% cotton, 10% elastane, acrylic adhesive

Properties: latex-free, water-repellent

Adhesion: 3 - 7 days

Symbols used

Note instructions for use

Date of manufacture

Lot description

Manufacturer

seby

25°C Temperature limit

Optimal adhesion within the specified temperature range)

Intended use (Fig. U)

This article is produced for application on the skin and exclusively for private use.

If the elastic article is applied to the skin in a stretched state then it does not only transfer its elastic force to the skin but also strengthens it by forming an additional textile layer.

Recent research suggests that this influences the pressure directly under the skin by alternately contract and stretching the skin when the taped part of the body is moved.

We can therefore suppose that the alternating forces stimulate the vessels and receptors in the skin. In general, stimulation of the skin and its organs can have the following effects:

Organ Effect
Ends of lymphatic vessels (1)	Draining of tissue fluid Reduction of swelling
Ends of blood vessels (2)	Stimulation of circulation
Tactile receptor in the skin (3)	Sensation of the article on the skin, particularly during movement. Altered perception of movement of the tape part of the body. Altered perception of pain.

Indication: As we know from many forms of media, the elastic tape is used in the following areas of medicine because of precisely these assumptions: postural deficits (postural weaknesses along the entire spine), improvement of the feeling of movement in areas of

joint instability (shoulder, knee, ankle, etc.), muscle tenseness (particularly in the neck and back area), muscular pain caused by cramps, strains or fibre tears, oedema (swellings), tendonitis (e.g. on the shoulder/supraspinatus tendon or tendonitis of the Achilles tendon) and even to support the stimulation of trigger points, e.g. for the treatment of period pain. Do not use on:

• Open wounds
• Skin diseases
  Thrombosis
• Treatment with other methods (e.g. fango, massage therapies, electrotherapy (Electrical muscle stimulation))
  If you are allergic to the materials in the article, the adhesive, or the carrier

Safety instructions

• In the event of acute injury or complex symptoms the article should be applied by a doctor or a physiotherapist.
• Keep the article out of the reach of children.
• Pregnant women should seek the advice of a doctor before applying the article.
• Never apply the article with too much tension. Restrictions should not be excessive.

• Only leave the article on the skin for a maximum of seven days.

• The part of the body being treated should not be completely wrapped in the article.

• Do not use in the event of skin diseases or irritation e.g. neurodermatitis.
• If oversensitivity or allergic reactions result in redness in conjunction with itching and/or swelling of the taped skin, remove the article immediately. Redness without itching and/or swelling can also be caused by removal of the tape through the stimulation of blood circulation in the skin and is normal if it fades in a few minutes.
• If problems occur while wearing the tape, please remove the article immediately and clean the area with cold water.

The problems should ease or completely disappear within a few minutes of removing the tape. If problems remain or even increase, please consult your doctor.

Use

We recommend seeking assistance from a second person for proper product application. When applying the product pretension the area of the body.

Note: the ends of the article (anchors) are always applied without tension.

Preparing the skin

Important! Do not apply creams or similar products directly before applying the tape.

1. Determine the part of the body to be treated.
2. If very hairy, shave the area.
3. Clean the area of the body with a degreaser (e.g. soap or skin disinfectant).
4. The skin must be dry for application.

Important! The area of the body must be clean, free of oil and dry.

Kinesiology tape shapes

1. Measure the product length by the area of the body to be treated.
2. Cut the product to size.
3. Round off the corners of the product using a pair of scissors (Fig. A and B).

The following shape can be cut:

- I-shape (Fig. C)

Cut the product to the designed length and round off the corners.

Y-shape (Fig. D)

1. Cut the desired product length.

2. Fold the product lengthwise to form a centre line.

3. Using the pair of scissors, cut a short section along the centre line.

4. Round off the corners.

V-shape (Fig. E)

1. Cut the product to the desired length.
2. Fold the product lengthwise to form a centre line.
3. Using the pair of scissors, cut the product two-thirds of the way along the centre line.
4. Round off the corners.

Fan shape (Fig. F)

1. Cut the product to the desired length.
2. Turn the product over so you can see the lines imprinted on the paper.
3. Using the pair of scissors, cut the product two-thirds of the way, evenly spaced.
4. Round off the individual corners of the cuts.

Removing the paper

The product comes on paper, which must be removed. You can tear the paper or roll the product off the paper.

Important! Do not touch the adhesive side of the product, as the product will otherwise lose adhesion.

- Tearing the paper:

1. Hold the cut product in your hand.

2. Pull on both ends until the paper tears (Fig. G).

3. Remove the paper from one product end (Fig. H).

- Rolling the product off the paper:

1. Hold the cut product in your hand.
2. Carefully roll one product end off the paper with your index finger (Fig. 1).
3. Hold on to the unrolled product end and pull the product off the paper (Fig. J).

Neck

Indication: For tight shoulder/neck muscles.

Note: In this case a second person should help you apply the product.

1. Examine the pattern of the neck muscles and measure the area of the body.
2. Prepare the product as an l-shape.
3. Lean the head to the opposite side to tighten the neck muscle.
4. Apply the product to the area of the body using slight tension. The end of the product should be secured without tension (Fig. K).

Shoulder

Note: In this case a second person should help you apply the product.

Indication: To improve the feeling of stability and kinaesthesia in the shoulder joint.

1. Examine the pattern of the shoulder muscles and measure the area of the body.
2. Prepare two product strips in I-shape.
3. Apply the first strip onto the shoulder from the top, applying strong tension.
4. Apply the second strip onto the shoulder from the side, applying strong tension (Fig. L).

Back

Indication: Apply in an upright position to counteract poor posture. Apply leaning forward to alleviate tension of the lower back muscle.

Note: In this case a second person should help you apply the product.

1. Prepare two long product strips in I-shape.
2. Straighten your back.
3. Apply the product to the back along the right and left side of the spine without tension (Fig. M).

Thigh

Indication: For tension, cramps, strains and ruptured muscle fibres. May also help with certain knee problems, as it increases awareness of the knee's movement.

1. Examine the pattern of the thigh muscle and measure the area of the body.

2. Prepare an article in the shape of an I.

3. Bend the leg to be taped.

4. Apply the product to the thigh along the thigh muscle (Fig. N).

Knee

Indication: For swelling of the soft tissue.

1. Prepare two product strips to fan shape to fit the size of your knee.
2. Sit down and bend your knee to a comfortable level.
3. Apply the product end (non-fan) of the first strip to the back of the knee.
4. Apply every individual section across the knee in a fan shape.
5. Apply the product end (non-fan) of the second strip to the outside of the knee.
6. Apply each individual section in a fan shape, crossing over the fan of the first strip (Fig. O).

Achilles tendon/calf

Indication: For inflammation, strains in the area of the Achilles tendon and in the transition to the calf muscle.

Note: In this case a second person should help you apply the product.

1. Examine the pattern of the Achilles tendon/ calf and measure the area of the body.

2. Prepare one strip as a V-shape and one as an I-shape.

3. Take the l-shape strip and raise your heel.

4. Apply the product end to the heel and place your heel on the floor.
5. Remove the paper flat and apply the product to the Achilles tendon/calf.
6. Raise your heel and apply the solid end of the second strip onto the first strip.
7. Remove the paper flat and apply the V-shape of the product left and right around the calf (Fig. P).

Special case: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)

Note: In this case a second person should help you apply the product.

1. Locate the point above the first sacral vertebrae (S1) on your back. It is located in the extension of the spine.
2. Prepare four l-shape strips, approx. 10cm in length.
3. Apply the four products cross-wise over this point using great tension. Be sure to apply the product ends without tension (Fig. Q).

Special case: Strain

Thigh

1. Prepare two Y-shape strips to fit the area of the body to be taped.
2. Apply the intertwined strips to the muscle strain (Fig. R).

Calf

1. Prepare two short l-shape strips.
2. Apply the layered strips to the pain point (Fig. S).

Special case: Supraspinatus syndrome

Indication: For injuries/inflammation of the supraspinatus muscle and its tendon.

1. Look at the course of the shoulder muscles and measure three large fields from the back of the article.
2. Prepare the product as an l-shape.
3. Move the bent arm, where you wish to tape the shoulder, behind the back.
4. Apply the product to the shoulder along the upper edge of the shoulder blade, using slight tension (Fig. T).

The DVD included with the product provides a visual demonstration of the various applications.

Remove the article

Peel the article off flat along the skin and avoid creating an angle to the skin. Remove adhesive remains with disinfectant or Vaseline if necessary.

Note: The longer you leave the article on the skin, the easier it is to remove it.

The removal of the article can be unpleasant due to modest hair growth on human skin. We therefore recommend that you shave the area to be taped beforehand. Do not apply tape immediately after shaving.

Cleaning and care

• Protect the product from direct sunlight, rain and extreme temperatures.
• The cut product is not reusable.
• Dry the product after it becomes wet (e.g. from swimming, bathing or showering).

Attention: Do not rub the product dry or it will release from the skin.

Disposal information

Please dispose of the product in an environmentally friendly manner, through an approved waste disposal facility or your municipal waste management facilities. Please observe the current applicable regulations.

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