Ideal for mild to moderate unicompartmental osteoarthritis.
Freestyle OA brace is easy to apply and remove.
Provides compression, warmth and decreases swelling.
Made of comfortable and breathable material.
Safety Information
Carefully read fitting instructions and warnings prior to use.
To ensure proper performance of the brace, follow all instructions. Failure to properly position the brace and fasten each strap will compromise performance and comfort.
For single patient use only.
If you experience increased pain, swelling, skin irritation, or any adverse reactions while using this product, immediately consult your medical professional.
This device will not prevent or reduce all injuries.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your health care professional regarding safe and appropriate activity level while wearing this device.
Care and cleaning of this product is essential to its continuing strength and performance.
Follow removal and cleaning process described in instructions.
When using braces bilaterally, modify activity as necessary to keep medial hinges from contacting each other.
When using the freestyle OA brace, it is important to keep dirt and grit out of the hinge mechanism to maintain proper hinge mobility and brace function.
Directions of Use
Refer enclosed manual for pictorial representation.
Prior to application, set the hinge to 0.
Sit with the knee bent at 30° position the brace by placing the hinge on the outside of the knee.
Maintain the brace position with one hand while using the other hand to pull tab 1 across the thigh above the knee and fasten securely.
Pull tab 2 across the shin below the knee and fasten securely.
Pull tab 3 across the lower shin and fasten securely. Pull tab 4 across the upper thigh and fasten securely.
Pass strap 5 through the plastic ring on the outside of the thigh. To avoid rotation of the brace during application, secure the brace with one hand, while tensioning strap 5.
Lay the strap onto itself and fasten securely. Repeat for strap 6.
Once the brace is properly applied, pain relief may be achieved by turning the thumbwheel hinge dial clockwise to increase pressure to the outside of the knee.
Description
Freestyle OA provides off-loading of the medial or lateral compartment for patients with osteoarthritis.
Simple wraparound design allows patients to apply and remove the brace with ease.
Provides focused compression around the knee joint.
Freestyle OA brace has single-sided low profile hinge that encourages patient compliance.
Its innovative thumbwheel dial allows precision unloading adjustments without the use of a tool.
Expert's Advice
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