Fitting Instructions; Washing Instructions - Össur AIRFORM Inflatable Instrucciones De Uso

ENGLISH
USES
Muscular low back ache, acute strains, chronic low back pain, and
lumbar support
CAUTION
1. Patient should be instructed to inspect their back and this product
before and after each use.
2. Do not over-inflate air bladders. No more than ten pumps should be
necessary.
3. To inflate/deflate, tighten the valve until secure. Do not twist the valve
too tight. Refer to sticker on knob. Release air if the brace seems
too tight.
PHOTO CAPTIONS
A. Contact closure
B. Lumbar support
C. Double pull contact closure strap
D. Hot/cold therapy gel pad(optional)
E. Air bulb

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. If using hot/cold therapy, position gel pad on top of lumbar support.
2. Make sure the lumbar support is centered in the middle of the back
and buttocks.
3. Fasten the contact closures to secure the support into place.
4. For additional support, pull the double pull contact closure straps
from the left side and adhere in front of the abdominal area. Repeat on
the right side
5. To inflate: press and release the air bulb for inflation. Repeat until the
desired level of support is obtained.
6. To deflate: twist the plastic knob counterclockwise. To reinflate, twist
the plastic knob clockwise until secure.
HOT/COLD THERAPY
1. For cold therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place into a freezer
for approximately 20 minutes to 1 hour. To reduce swelling, apply
directly to the skin for 20 minutes.
2. For hot therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place in microwave
oven for 20 second intervals at low setting until hot.
Do not use oven or flame to heat the gel pad. Do not apply heated gel
pad directly to skin. If too hot, allow to cool before applying.
3. Once gel pad is hot/cold, use contact closure tabs to adhere it into
the brace to continue therapy. Diabetics and patients with vascular
insufficiencies must always consult a physician before using hot/
cold therapy.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

1. The brace may be cleaned using a mild detergent and cold water. Do
not wash in washing machine.
2. Lay brace out flat on a towel and air dry. Do not squeeze or wring out
the brace. Do not place in dryer. Do not place near heater. Do not use
bleach or strong detergents.
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