Boots Advanced Adjustable Ankle Support
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Product details
Boots Advanced Adjustable Supports have been designed to relieve a wide range of joint and muscle pain.
Sprains, strains and pulled muscles:
- Provides firm support to injured ankles without restricting movement, helping to prevent further damage.
- Adjustable compression over the ankle helps reduce pain, swelling and tenderness.
- Provides firm support to ankle, reducing load on joint and alleviating aches, pain and stiffness.
- Neoprene fabric helps retain heat to provide gentle warming relief from aches and pain.
How to use
Hold the support with the wider, short strap at the top. Position heel within the round hole in the centre of the support.
Fasten the wide strap above ankle abd cross the two narrow straps over the foot. Adjust to the desired level of compression.
For sprains, strains and pulled muscles, use the support in conjuction with the following techniques to provide symptomatic relief from:
P. Protection: Protect the injury from further damage by wearing the support
R. Rest: Avoid activity that causes pain in the first 48-72 hours after injury
I. Ice: Cool the injured area as soon as possible for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours to limit pain and inflammation
C. Compression: Use the support to apply compression to the affected area, reducing swelling
E. Elevation: Keep the injured area raised and supported to help reduce swelling.
For weak or arthritic joints, wear the support as needed to provide daytime relief from aches, pain and stiffness.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not wear Adjustable Ankle Support if warming or heat generating liniments, ointments or creams have been applied.
The support should be adjusted so that it is not uncomfortably tight and flood flow is not restricted. Avoid wearing this product overnight or while sleeping. If you are in any doubt whether this product is suitable for you, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
If the support is being used following an injury, seek medical advice if no improvement is seen within 72 hours. If the injury is severe or if in any doubt, seek medical advice immediately.
If a rash develops, condition worsens or pain continues, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
Care: Hand Wash only.
Important info
Content:
- 1 x Adjustable Ankle Support
Adjustable sizing - fits up to 41cm or 16 inches, measured around lower leg above ankle joint.
Fibre Content:
Neoprene 62%
Ployester 20%
Nylon 17%
Spandex 1%
