Tactile Medical Flexitouch Plus - Applying Your Flexitouch Plus Arm-Shoulder Garment

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7. 3 Applying Your Flexitouch Plus Arm-Shoulder
Garment
Preparing Your Arm-Shoulder Garment for the First Time
1. In preparation for donning the arm-shoulder garment, loosely
form the arm portion of your garment into a cone shape, and
fasten the hook tabs.
NOTE: Adjust the tabs around the biceps section, so you will be able to
slide your aected arm into the garment easily.
2. Unfasten the chest strap on the front of your garment, so you
are able to apply the garment.
Arm-Shoulder Application:
3. Slide your arm into the pre-shaped cone, making sure the tabs
run along the front of your garment (#3 in Figure 7.3.a.).
NOTE: Pay particular attention to tting the contours of the wrist and
elbow areas snugly.
4. Pull the arm portion of the garment up toward your shoulder
(#4 in Figure 7.3.a.), making sure your ngertips remain fully
enclosed in the garment.
5. Ensure the chest ap attached to the arm piece crosses the
center line of your chest and is at against your chest (#5 in
Figure 7.3.a.).
6. Place your free hand (extremity not being treated) in the pocket
located at the end of the chest strap (#6 in Figure 7.3.b.), and
wrap it around the front of your chest.
7. Readjust and tighten the hook fasteners on the biceps, under
the arm and on the arm to obtain a well-contoured t (#7 in
Figure 7.3.c.).
8. Properly applied, your garment and accessories will follow
the contours of your body and t snugly, yet comfortably
(Figure 7.3.d.). Make any necessary adjustments after you lie
down to ensure a well-contoured t.
Figure 7.3.a.
Preparing the Garment
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The arm
section must
fit close to
the armpit
Figure 7.3.b. Applying the
Arm-Shoulder Garment
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Figure 7.3.d. Fully Applied
Arm-Shoulder Garment
Figure 7.3.c.
Ensure a Well-Contoured Fit
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