Genumedi® PT

Knee support

Precisely positioned pelottes
Silicone ring guides the patella
Individual pressure adjustment

Knee support promotes muscular balance in cases of patellar lateralisation

Genumedi PT is a knee support for patellar guidance. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the knee and only on unbroken skin.

Prescribed by a doctor
This is supported by your health insurance

Features

Product benefits

Positive effect on the muscular structures that guide the patella to compensate for imbalance
Reduces muscle tone of vastus lateralis
Activates vastus medialis
Aterally reinforced silicone ring gently guides the patella for reliable movement in the femoral groove
Proprioceptive compression for reliable guidance and stabilisation of the joints

Wearing directions

Generally, the support can be worn all day. However, you should do so only if you are comfortable wearing the support. For long periods of rest (e.g. long sitting, car journeys, sleeping), the support should be removed.
If you suffer excessive pain or discomfort during wear, please take off the product immediately and contact your doctor or specialised shop.

Details

Standard colours

Silver

Material components

Poliamide, polyester, elastane, viscose

Washing instructions

Hook and loop fasteners should be closed for washing. Fabric softeners, fats, oils, lotions, ointments and soap residues can affect the material, hinder the climate comfort effect and cause skin irritations.
Wash the product by hand, preferably using a medi clean detergent, or in delicate cycle at 30°C using a mild detergent without fabric conditioners.

Do not bleach.
Leave to dry naturally.
Do not iron.
Do not dry clean.

Size

I – VII

Variants

Left
Right
Extrawide

Medical specifications

Indications

Patellofemoral pain syndrome in cases of:
Muscular imbalance
Patellar maltracking
Patellar lateralisation
Hypermobile patella
Malalignment
Postoperative treatment (patella stabilisation)

Contraindications

Diseases or injuries of the skin in the area of use, especially with inflammatory symptoms (excessive warming, swelling or reddening)
Sensitivity and perfusion disorders of the legs (e.g. in the case of diabetes)
Lymph outflow disorders, as well as undiagnosed swellings of soft tissues, apart from the area of use