Homedics MW-KHC Hot & Cold Therapy Knee Wrap User Manual
Experience Hot & Cold Therapy with the Power of Magnets.
Thank you for purchasing this Homedics Therapy product. This product, like the entire Therapy line, is made with high quality craftsmanship to provide you with years of dependable service. We hope that you will find it to be the finest product of its kind.
Magnetic Wave™ Technology
WARNING
If you suffer from an injury or an ailment, consult a physician for proper medical advice. This product should never be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment. Some individuals may be sensitive to the neoprene or adhesives used in this product. If soreness or rash occurs discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. Do not wear while sleeping. If problem persists, consult your physician.
Caution
- If at any time soreness, rash, or an increase in pain occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician.
- Only use this product for its intended purposes as described in the manual.
- Do not use this product over an open wound.
- Do not use this product while using transdermal drug delivery skin patches.
- Individuals using pacemakers or insulin pumps should never use this product.
- Do not use during pregnancy.
- Children should not use or play with this product.
- Do not machine-wash magnets.
- Magnets should be kept at least six inches away from electronic devices, computers, TVs, video equipment and tapes.
- Keep out of direct contact with credit cards and other cards that have a magnetic strip. Should the magnet come in contact with your card, it may demagnetize and render your card invalid.
Hot & Cold Therapy
WARNING
Heated gel insert may cause serious burns if too hot. Do not use over sensitive skin or where there is poor circulation. The unattended use of heat by children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.
Caution
- Do not use this product for more than 20 minutes at a time on the affected area.
- Consult a physician prior to use.
- If contents of gel insert come in contact with eyes, flush eyes with water. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
- Never apply gel insert directly to skin. If gel insert is uncomfortable during use, remove it immediately.
- Do not use gel insert with sport creams, balms, liniments or lotions.
- Children should not use or play with gel insert.
- Do not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause damage to the seal.
- Use heat pack carefully, may cause severe burns.
- This product, while non-toxic, is not intended for ingestion. If contents are swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Consult a physician.
- Do not use hot/cold packs over skin areas with less than normal sensitivity.
- Do not use heated gel insert on parts of body where there is swelling, redness or immediately after an injury. Cold therapy is recommended for these conditions.
- Do not use gel insert over open wounds.
Washing
Remove gel insert before washing. Hand wash; line dry.
Instructions for Use
Cold Therapy
Place gel insert in freezer for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal temperature and performance. Insert will remain flexible even when frozen. Remove from freezer and insert in pocket of knee wrap.
Heat Therapy
Stovetop
- Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
- Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute. Do not boil insert directly.
- Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will be very hot.
- Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your wrist. If insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not hot enough, continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired temperature is reached.
- Place gel insert in pocket of knee wrap.
Microwave
- Heat water in microwaveable container on high setting for 3 minutes. This is based on a 600 watt microwave. Use a minimum of 16 ounces of water. Heating times may vary. Follow all precautions and recommendations found in your microwave oven instruction manual with respect to the heating of water. Do not insert gel pack directly into microwave as this may cause damage to the seal. After heating, let water stand in microwave for thirty seconds before moving it or inserting the gel pack.
- Place gel insert in hot water for 1 minute.
- Remove insert using tongs. Use caution as the insert will be very hot.
- Test temperature of insert by placing it on the underside of your wrist. If insert is too hot, allow it to cool before using. If it is not hot enough, continue heating in 1 minute intervals until desired temperature is reached.
- Place gel insert into pocket of wrap.
Fitting Instructions
- Center wrap over kneecap — larger fastener should be on upper leg. Inside of wrap should face knee.
- Secure fastening tabs above and below knee, readjusting until comfortable. Do not secure wrap too tightly, as it may restrict blood circulation.
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Homedics MW-KHC Hot &Cold Therapy Knee Wrap User Manual