NECK SUPPORT EB-KM

• Stabilizes and releases stress from the neck section of the spine and neck muscles. Recommendation and instruction regarding length of use depend on leading doctor's decision.

• After injury of the neck section of the spine (sprains and bruises) 
• In rehabilitation after spinal fracture in prophylactic or surgery treatment 
• In severe and chronic pain of the neck and shoulders due to the injury, overstress or degenerative changes 
• In degenerative changes of the neck section of the spine combined with neurological symptoms (neck radiculopathy, paresis of upper limbs, balance disturbance, vertigo) 
• In headaches and tympanophonia due to neck problems 
• In torticollis due to different reasons

• Too tight application of the support may lead to increase of the problems, too loose application- luck of expected function 
• Difficulty in breathing and discomfort, increase of existing problems- may limit or make impossible the use of the support (especially in case of overweight patients, with thyroid problems and increased neurotic symptoms) - after consulting with the leading doctor. 
• It is necessary to control the correctness of the use of the support in case of children and patients with memory disorder or mental problems 
• In case of skin changes in the place where the support touches the skin (abrasions, injuries, eczema) 
• use of the support is possible after adressing is applies

Setting Up

Information For Patients:

• only properly selected and fitted support which is used according to the doctor's recommendation fulfills its function. Instruction of use is given by the leading doctor or qualified therapist. 
• If the support is used as immobilizing dressing, all changes of its possitioning must be discussed with the leading doctor. It is not allowed to remove the support - allowed is only slight loossening up. 
• In the early stage of the use, when the air temperature is high, in case of patients with paraesthesia- it is neccessary to frequently control the skin condition in the place where the support is applied. 
• Long term use of the support may lead to muscle atrophy. Regular performance of recommended exercisse is advisable- the longer the support is used during the day the longer the exercisse should be. The exercisse is designed individually for the patient by the therapist or th eleading doctor 
• In case of long term use of the support - the time of use should be reduced to the necessary minimum during the day. 
• The skin in the place where the support is applied should be clean (no creams or dressings should be applied) 
• Wrong maintenence of the product - infrequent washing or insufficient rinsing - may lead to skin problems connected with extensive sweating under the support. 

• hand-wash in room temperature water with soap, RINSE WELL 
• Do not iron 
• Do not use chlorine