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Thuasne Action Reliever User manual

Action Reliever
Soft oloading
knee brace
THUASNE SAS SIREN/RCS Nanterre 542 091 186 - capital 1 950 000 euros
120, rue Marius Aufan 92300 Levallois-Perret (France).
Please refer to the instructions for use of the product before use. Read the product's instructions
for use, indications and contraindications carefully. The Medical Device mentioned on this document
is CE marked according to the European council regulation 2017/745.
Ref.: 2207203 - Last revision date: 2022 - 09
Can I do exercise in my Action Reliever knee brace?(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
• Physical activity is beneficial for many reasons; wearing the brace should help with
a reduction in pain and will allow you to increase your physical activity.
• An increase in exercise will help to prevent muscle loss; which will allow you to remain
more mobile and help with flexibility. More physical activity will allow you to stay
healthy and will help to maintain a healthy body weight which will itself manage
the pain.
• With specific strengthening exercises, start gradually with a few repetitions and
gradually build up as your stamina, coordination and exercise tolerance improve.
Some simple strengthening exercises can be found on the Chartered Society for
Physiotherapists website by searching “Knee pain exercises”.
Will wearing a knee brace make me weaker? (1)
In fact, the evidence shows that wearing a knee brace will not make your leg weaker,
it has the opposite eect and improves muscle power. The brace allows your knee to
function normally, and the reduction in pain in the leg will allow you to load the leg
more normally which will help to improve strength.
How do I wash the Action Reliever?
Due to the knitted fabric of the knee brace it is breathable(8), and it will be worn under
clothing (unless contraindicated). If you would like to wash the brace, we recommend
a cold machine wash (30°C) with a washing net.
Close the self-gripping tabs before washing. Remove only the rigid upright before
washing. To do this:
• Pull on the top of the product to disengage the upper end of the lateral uprights
from its casing.
• Take note of its original position (flexed towards the back), in order to reposition
it correctly.
It is recommended to remove the patellar insert before washing. Take note of
its original position (flat area outside, wide area above), in order to reposition it
correctly.
When washing do not use fabric softener as this can aect the elasticity
of the brace and only use a small amount of gentle detergent. Wash separately,
allow the brace to air dry and do not place on direct heat.
• The Action Reliever is an oloading osteoarthritis knee brace. The Action Reliever
has a unique o-loading action utilising straps to create a dynamic 3-point pressure
system that is most eective on heel strike*.
• The hinge/metal bar should be on the aected side of your knee and the crossover
of straps on the opposite side.
• So, if you have pain on the inside of your knee then ensure the hinge/metal bar
is against that side.
• On the buckles, the pin must go under the hook because it is magnetic.
But to take it o, you must unclip it.
Please visit YouTube to see our fitting videos, these videos will help guide
you through step by step. But if you have any problems, please call 01892 481 620.
(1)“The2-and8-weekeectsofdecompressivebraceuseinpeoplewithmedialcompartmentknee
osteoarthritis.”Lamberg,Robertandal.ProstheticsandOrthoticsInternational(2016)40(4)447-453DOI:
10.1177/0309364615589537.
(2)NICE.Osteoarthritis:careandmanagement.Guidanceandguidelines.2014.
(3)WolfPetersen,AndreeEllermann,ThoreZantop,IngoVolkerRembitzki,HartmutSemsch,ChristianLiebau,
RaymondBest“Biomechanicaleectofunloaderbracesformedialosteoarthritisoftheknee:asystematicreview”.
ArchOrthopTraumaSurg(2016)136:649-659.
(4)RogerV.Ostrander,CharlesE.Leddon,JoshuaG.Hackel,ChristopherP.O’Grady,CharlesA.Roth.“Ecacy
ofUnloaderBracinginReducingSymptomsofKneeOsteoarthritis.”TheAmericanJournalofOrthopedics.
2016;45(5):306-311.
(5)Thoumie,Philippe,MarcMarty,BernardAvouac,AdelinePallez,ArnaudVaumousse,LinhPhamThiPipet,André
Monroche,etal.2018.“EectofUnloadingBraceTreatmentonPainandFunctioninPatientswithSymptomatic
KneeOsteoarthritis:TheROTORRandomizedClinicalTrial.”ScienticReports8(1):10519.
(6)Lamberg,EricM.,RobertStreb,MarcWerner,IanJ.Kremenic,andJamesPenna.2016a.“Improvementsin
FunctionandStrengthwithDecompressiveBracingoftheOsteoarthriticKnee.”JPO:JournalofProstheticsand
Orthotics28(4):173–179.
(7)M.Benning,R.Schneider-Nieskens.“Superiorityofakneerelieforthosisinthetreatmentofkneeosteoarthritis:A
prospectiverandomizedcontrolledtrial.”ORTHOPÄDIETECHNOLOGY08/17,Page24.
(8)InternalCEmarkingdata.
Action Reliever
ADDITIONAL FITTING ADVICE
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instructions.
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Wearing
& Fitting Guide
THUASNE
120,rueMariusAufan
92300Levallois-Perret(France)
www.thuasne.com
Distributed by:
THUASNE UK
Unit4,OrchardBusinessCentre,NorthFarmRoad,
TunbridgeWells,Kent,TN23XF
+44(0)1295257422
[email protected]
www.thuasne-store.co.uk
LOWER LEG
UPPER LEG
UPPER LEG
LOWER LEG
✓
Loosen all the straps Adjust the 2 front straps in the same way
as the back; first the lower leg,
then the upper leg
Ask your patient to pull-on the knee brace,
ensuring the patella is positioned
in the centre of the patella insert
Ask your patient to stand up
and take a few steps
Make sure that the 2 intersecting
self-gripping straps are always
positioned centrally
If creases form during the strap adjustment,
the angle of each strap can be adjusted.
Open the rear hook and loop openings
on the crossover self-gripping straps
Ask your patient to sit down with the knee
bent between 30-60°. Adjust the 2 rear
straps, first the lower leg, then the upper leg
Strap lengths are ajustable. To adapt the strap,
remove the self-gripping pad, shorten
the strap, re-attach the pad on the strap
1 5
3 7
2 6
4
✗
To adjust the tension whilst wearing
the knee brace, simply re-position
the self-gripping tabs
How do I fit the Action Reliever Knee Brace at home?
• First check the brace received, check it is the correct side and compartment.
The hinge should be on the aected side of the knee.
• Loosen all straps as shown in the fitting guide and slide the brace on so that
the patella is centrally located in the patella “doughnut”. If you think there are any
issues with the size or brace specification received, please consult the healthcare
professional that provided you the brace.
• If confident to fit the brace yourself please follow the fitting guide
and the instructions for use, and use the YouTube video fitting guide as reference
for step by step instructions.
• If you would like a virtual fitting appointment please contact us at
[email protected]o.uk and we would be happy to arrange this.
How many hours per day should I wear my Action Reliever knee brace?
• Once the Action Reliever is fitted, we would initially recommend gradually building
up the wear. Wear the brace for a few hours the first day and increase this wear over
the first week. Everybody is dierent with how well they tolerate wearing a knee brace,
but a good guide would be to increase this wear by half an hour at a time.
Some tips:
• Wear the correct footwear; this should be supportive and cushioning.
• Try not to sit around and stien up during the day, keep active.
• Avoid carrying awkward or unevenly distributed loads.
Inanycase,strictlycomplywithyourhealthcareprofessional’sprescription
andrecommendationsforuse
How often should I wear my Action Reliever?
Everyone is dierent but, once you have built up your wear time, how often you wear
the Action Reliever is up to you. The brace works when worn, so if you are suering from
pain in the knee, or you know you are going to have an active day we would recommend
you wear the brace for the active part of your day. If you are having a lazy day and your
pain levels are low, it is ok to have some time out of the brace but try not to stien up.
If you tolerate the brace well, and find the pain relief and stability beneficial, there is
nothing to prevent you from wearing the knee brace most of the day.
Inanycase,strictlycomplywithyourhealthcareprofessional’sprescription
andrecommendationsforuse
Action Reliever
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