Application Instructions - Bauerfeind CaligaLoc Guia De Inicio Rapido

Dear Customer,
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Thank you for placing your trust in a Bauerfeind product. In choosing the
CaligaLoc®, you have acquired a high-quality medical product.
Please read through all of these instructions for use carefully, because they
contain important information about the use, indications, contraindications,
fitting, care and disposal of the CaligaLoc®. Please keep these instructions in
case you need to refer to them again in the future. If you have any
questions, please contact your physician or medical retailer.
Intended purpose
The CaligaLoc® is an anatomically contoured stabilizing orthosis for the
ankle joint. The CaligaLoc® prevents the lateral twisting of the ankle to the
outside and provides effective support for the muscular stabilization of the
upper and lower ankle. The outside of the foot is raised, providing additional
relief for the outer ligaments. The CaligaLoc® can be adjusted individually
using the adjustable Velcro straps. CaligaLoc® is suitable for use in
comfortable outdoor and sports shoes, and can also be worn without shoes
overnight.
Indications
• Non-surgical treatment of torn ankle ligaments or a badly sprained ankle
joint (distortion)
• Protection following reconstructive ligament surgery
• Permanent stabilization for complex instability of the upper and/or lower
ankle
Permissible conditions and places of use
In accordance with the indications (ankle joint).
Application risks
Caution*
CaligaLoc® must only be worn in accordance with the specifications
contained in these instructions for use and the areas of application (places
of use) listed. To ensure the optimum fit of the CaligaLoc®, it is essential to
check whether the product is adequately shaped. If necessary, the
CaligaLoc® can be anatomically re-shaped by a specialist
The sewn-in label of the CaligaLoc®, which contains information on the
product name, size, manufacturer, washing instructions and CE certification,
is located underneath the upper strap of the orthosis. Please consult your
physician in advance if you intend to use this product in combination with
other products, e. g. if you wear compression stockings for compression
therapy.
Should you notice any unusual changes (e.g. increased symptoms), please
contact your physician without delay.
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No product liability is accepted in the event of improper use.
1 A specialist is any person who is authorized according to the state regulations for fitting and
instruction in the use of supports and orthoses which are relevant to you.
* Note on the risk of personal injury (risk of injury, harm to health and accidents) or damage to
property (damage to the product).
Side effects involving the body as a whole have not been reported to date.
Correct usage and fitting is assumed. Do not fit the CaligaLoc® too tightly, as
this could lead to local pressure symptoms. In rare cases, constriction of
blood vessels and nerves may occur. If this happens, loosen the straps of the
CaligaLoc® and, if necessary, check the size of your CaligaLoc®.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity reactions harmful to health have not been reported to date.
In the following conditions such aids should only be fitted and applied after
consultation with your physician:
• Skin disorders/injuries in the relevant part of the body, particularly if
• Impaired sensation and movement disorders of the legs/feet, e. g. in the
• Impaired lymph drainage, including soft tissue swellings of uncertain

Application instructions

Putting on/fitting the CaligaLoc®
A – plastic shell, B – upper strap,
C – lower strap, D – middle Y-shaped strap
We recommend that hosiery should be worn under the CaligaLoc®.
Sit down on a chair to put on the CaligaLoc®. Place your foot on the floor
with your foot at a 90° angle to your lower leg, as this is the best position
for fitting the orthosis.
taking care to ensure the correct position of the heel. The outside of the
back of the foot should now be encased by the plastic shell.
the upper strap round your lower leg from behind and guide it through the
loop in the shin bone area.
Velcro to the section of strap which is underneath it.
strap over the instep of the foot to the outside of the foot and secure it in
place with the Velcro. If necessary, the strap can be cut with scissors to make
it shorter.
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strap in front of the shin bone and
guide loops, then use the Velcro to secure them to the section of strap
underneath. Tighten the straps again if necessary.
Taking off/removing the CaligaLoc®
Undo all the Velcro straps and lift your foot up and forward out of the
orthosis.
inflammation is present. Likewise, any raised
and excessive heat build-up.
case of diabetes mellitus
origin located remotely from the fitted support
Undo all the straps. Place the relevant foot on the sole of the CaligaLoc®,
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Secure the end of the strap by fastening the
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For the Y-shaped strap, proceed as follows: Guide the front
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scars with swelling, redness
Now wrap
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Guide the lower
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the rear strap round the heel into the
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