OrthoSleeve Foot Gym User manual

USER GUIDE
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FrequentlyAskedQuestions?
Q. How doestheFootGymwork?
A. Theresistance bandswillbe used withyour toes, whilethemassage rolleris meantforthearch&
Achilles. The angleofthe device allows for thestretchofthecalfmuscles, Achilles, aswell asthe
Plantar Fascia. Pleaserefer totheuserguideor watchourtrainingvideoonlineat
www.FootGym.com. Itisgenerallyused while sitting forexercise or massage andused while
standing forstretching.
Q. What arethebenetsofusing the Foot Gym?
A. TheFoot Gymis idealforprehab &rehabforcommonfoot injuries, suchasPlantar Fasciitis,
AchillesTendonitis, heelpain andmore. Itcan beusedbefore, duringand/or afterexercise. Itwill
notonlystrengthenyourfeetbut canalsooerrelaxationfor tired,aching feet. This device is also
perfectforthe athletelookingfora competitiveadvantage duetofocusing on theoften ignored
foot muscles.
Q. Isthe slant board platform antimicrobial?
A. Yes.
Q. How doI usethebands andwhatdothedierent colors mean?
A. Thered bandhas themostresistance,thegreenbandhas moderate resistance, andtheyellow
band oersthe leastresistance. Youcan use twobandsatonce(onebandper holder)for
increasedresistance. Youcan alsoanglethe bandsintheholder based onthe slant ofyourtoes.
Forexample,for yourright foot,youcan placethe leftend of theband inthe topleftholderand
theright end ofthebandinthe middle holder.
Q. Are thereadversereactionsorwarnings?
A. Do notuseonopen soresorwounds. If thereispain during use, stop andconsult yourphysician,
trainer ortherapist. Iftheheatedrolleristoo hotfor comfort,allowtocool.
Q. Can the massagerollerbeheatedorcooled?
A. Yes.Seeuser guide forinstructions onhowtoproperlyheatandcoolmassage roller. Test for
temperaturethatissafetoyourtouch(microwave not recommended).
Q. How doI knowIamdoing theexercisescorrectly?
A. Refer totheuserguide orwatchour training videoonline atwww.FootGym.com.
Q. Can I purchase replacementparts?
A. Visitwww.FootGym.comorcall877-647-0386for bands& rollerparts.
Care Instructions: Handwashwith mildsoap, airdry. DO NOT BLEACH.
If youhaveany questions regardingthe use ofthis product,consult yourphysician,trainer, therapist,or
callING Source,Inc.

TOE CURL
Muscles worked:Extensor Hallucis,PeroneusTertius,MTPJoints
TOE FLEXION
Muscles worked:Flexors,AdductorHallucis,Abductor Hallucis
DORSIFLEXION
Muscles worked:TibialisAnterior,ExtensorDigitorumLongus, Fibularis
(Peroneus)Tertius,ExtensorHallucis
CALF RAISE
Muscles worked:Gastocnemium,Soleus,FlexorDigitoum Longus,
FlexorHallucisLongus,PeroneusBrevis,PeroneusLongus, TibalisPosterior
CALF STRETCH
Muscles worked:Gastocnemius,Soleus
PLANTAR FASCIA STRETCH
Ligamentstretched:PlantarFascia
MASSAGE
Areasmassaged:MedialLongitudinalArch, Lateral
LongitudinalArch,TraverseArch
•Sittingdown, placedesiredband(s) securelyin
groovesbased onslant ofyourtoes.
•Place toesontop ofband.
•Dragyourtoestowardankle whilekeeping heel
stationary.
•Hold positionfor 3-5 seconds.
•Release band.
•Complete2-3setsof10-15 repsperfoot.
•Sittingdown, placedesired band(s) securely in
groovesbased onslantofyour toes.
•Place toesunderband.
•Keepingheelstationary,liftbandwhile moving
toes and ball of foot.
•Hold positionfor 3-5 seconds.
•Bring foot backdownandreleaseband(s).
•Complete2-3setsof10-15 repsperfoot.
•Remove massageroller fromstorage
compartmentunderneath.
•Freeze or heatrollerfordesiredeect.*
•Place massagerollersecurelyonholders.
•While sitting, roll footback andforth on
massageroller.
•Sittingdown, placedesired band(s) securely in
groovesbased onslant ofyourtoes.
•Place toesunderband.
•Keepingheelandballoffoot stationary,liftband
with toes.
•Hold positionfor 3-5 seconds.
•Relax toes.
•Complete2-3setsof10-15 repsperfoot.
•Whilesitting, place footon
slantboard platform forfull
dorsiexion.
•Place one foot onthe slant board.
•Raiseuponthe ballofthe foot, keepingother
foot on thegroundforbalance. Yourbody
weight should betransferredto thefooton
theslant board.
•Hold forapproximately 2-4 seconds.
•Returnbothheels to floor.
•Complete2-3setsof10-15 repsperfoot with
oneminuteofrest inbetween each set.
*Remembertokeepkneesslightlybenttoavoidhypertension.
•Place onefootontheslantboardwith
theother foot slightly bent behind and
to theside.
•Bendfrontkneeuntilyoufeel astretch
inthe calfmuscle.
•Slightly bendboth kneesforadditional
stretch.
•Hold the stretchfor10seconds.
•Repeat10times per foot.
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*Rollerinstructions:
Forheattherapy:Fillrollerwithwarmwater&replacestopper. Foradditionalwarmth,immerseinheatedwater.
Forcoldtherapy: Fill roller with tapwater&replacestopper. Place roller in freezeruntil cooled or frozen(approximately 2-4
hours).Worksbestwhenpartially full.DONOT OVERFILL.