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.

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

How does it work?/Mode of action

The compressive support promotes blood flow and, together with the integrated pad around the kneecap, creates a massaging effect that accelerates the reduction of swelling and bruising. The incorporated pad system lightly guides the kneecap. In addition, patella-guiding muscle structures in the thigh are positively influenced by the massage and the pressure of the pads, so that the guidance of the knee cap is improved. The strap can be used to individually adjust the pressure.
The support achieves the greatest effect during physical activity.

Donning/fitting instructions

Open the strap. Then grasp the support with your thumbs on the upper end of the lateral nubbed bands.
Pull the support over the knee in such a way that the silicone ring covers the kneecap centrally and free of pressure.
Now close the strap and adjust the pressure according to your individual needs.
Then check again that the support fits comfortably.
To remove the support, open the strap, grasp the support on the lower lateral bars, and pull them down.
Please take care that trained staff instruct you when putting on the support for the first time.

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

Polyamide, 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

Further information

File download

Genumedi® PT instructions for use 2.36 MB
How to use our Genumedi® PT knee supports for guiding the patella. Date of issue: until August 2016.
Genumedi® PT instructions for use 3.72 MB
How to use our Genumedi PT knee supports for guiding the patella. Date of issue: until June 2017.
medi knee-range 5.48 MB
More flexibility in treatment
Genumedi® PT instructions for use 1.97 MB
How to use our Genumedi PT knee supports for guiding the patella. Date of issue: until March 2018.
Genumedi® PT instructions for use 4.20 MB
How to use our Genumedi PT knee supports for guiding the patella. Date of issue: until June 2018.
Genumedi PT instructions for use 3.84 MB
How to use our Genumedi PT knee supports for guiding the patella. Date of issue: from June 2018.