Contraindications; Fitting Instructions - Medi protect.Lumbostyle Gebrauchsanweisung

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protect.
Lumbostyle
Intended purpose
protect.Lumbostyle is a support for
partial stress relief of the lumbar
vertebrae via correction of lordosis.
Indications
All indications which require partial
stress relief of the lumbar vertebrae via
correction of lordosis, such as:
• Lower back pain (lumbago)
• Lower back pain with sciatica
• Lumbar vertebral canal stenosis
• Postural muscle imbalance in the
lumbar spine
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spondylosis
• Painful conditions of the lumbosacral
junction
• Intervertebral disc protrusion,
prolapse

Contraindications

• Open wounds in the area of the
orthosis
• Respiratory diseases such as COPD
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction of
blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you
should consult the doctor treating you
before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can
result in localised skin inflammation or
irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should provide
care to the adults and children, applying
the available information on the
measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line with
the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
We recommend you do not wear the
product directly on your skin. Wear a
thin t-shirt or undershirt underneath it.
Unless otherwise directed by your
doctor, do not wear the support for more
than 8 hours at a time. After a break of
approx. 2 hours it may be refitted.

Fitting instructions

• (fig. 1) Before putting on the orthosis,
please loosen the straps so that it can
be put on without pulling. Wrap the
orthosis around your abdomen and
make sure it it positioned on the centre
of your back.
• (fig. 2) Afterwards, place the left lock
side on your stomach and then pull the
right lock side far enough over the left
side that it is possible to fasten.
• (fig. 3) Now, pull both tension bands