Pekatherm AE814 [24/56] Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

bENEFITS OF HEaT THERaPY

Our products give heat, comfort and well-being easing muscle tension and

stress. They also prove helpful in case of muscle or joint pains caused by an injury.

Benets of heat therapy are well known since ancient times. Local heat appli-

cation stimulates metabolism and cell functions, dilates blood vessels increasing

blood ow, oxygenation and nutrition of the affected area. This contributes to

stimulate processes of regeneration and recovery of affected tissues, as well as

elimination of toxins, products of tissue decay and lactic acid which improves

vitality and helps to prevent other diseases. Heat reduces muscular tension and

stiffness caused by overuse or overstretching and is also very helpful in case of

rheumatic pains. Heat also relieves pain sensation since it reduces pain recep-

tors stimulation and transmitting pain signals to the spinal cord and brain. Heat

denitively makes great improvement in our sensation of well-being.

Most athletes, professional and amateurs, perform some type of regular warm

up before training and racing. A proper warm up can increase the blood ow

to the working muscle which results in decreased muscle stiffness, less risk of

injury and improved performance. In case of muscle injuries heat treatment is

usually recommended after the initial inammation is over.

REaSONabLE HEaT TREaTMENT

In order to bring positive effects, heat treatment does not require high

temperatures or long time applications. It is with this premise in mind that the

new series of heating bandages was created. Operating temperature is set at

approximately 55ºC, as measured in laboratory conditions. To get maximum

benet from heat treatment it is recommended to apply the bandage during

20 to 30 minutes. Consult your physician or physiotherapist.

There is wrong belief that the more heat and the more time the bandage is

applied, the more will be the benet. Heat must be clearly perceptible but

never excessive. It should always be pleasant and should never cause physical

trouble. In addition, in some circumstances heat may have a sedative effect.

An excess of heat can lower blood pressure causing a sensation of dizzy or

lightheaded or even faint.

If you perceive the heat emitted by your bandage is insufcient, try the

following: remove the clothes from the part of the body to which the bandage

is to be applied and then apply the bandage directly on the skin covering its

other side with a towel. This will increase the heat transmission, as well as

avoid heat dissipation. Take care to inspect frequently the skin in order to avoid

skin burns. Disconnect the bandage immediately if you note burning or itch or

if the skin turns red or presents inammations.