Risk Factors - Hocoma Valedo Manuel De L'utilisateur

 Instability of the spine, such as unstable vertebral fractures or in
spondylolisthesis (forward displacement of a vertebra) (grade II or higher),
particularly with neurological signs
 Acute rheumatoid arthritis or acute spondyloarthritis (acute inflammation of
bones or joints)
 Infection of bones or joints
 Acute sacral, lumbar or thoracic nerve root entrapments leading
to sensorimotor function deficits
 Severe level of osteoporosis (bone loss) or osteomalacia (bone softening)
with latent risk of fracture
 Implanted ferromagnetic materials or active devices within the body
 Spinal fusions within the first three months postoperative
 Skin disease or lesions in the vicinity of sensor placement (including skin
cut, broken skin, eczema, etc.)
 Patients who have been subjected to long-term bed rest
The above list does not claim to be exhaustive. If you are unsure if you have a
contraindication, consult with your medical expert. If you have a contraindication,
but feel like you still want to train with Valedo, you must first check with your
medical expert. The decision whether a particular treatment is suitable in cases of
contraindications always lies within the competence of your medical expert. He is
required to evaluate the possible risks and side effects of the treatment against the
benefit gained from it in each individual case. Your individual situation and the
general risk assessment for specific patient groups are of equal importance in this
regard.
Increased development of osteoporosis in chronic patients also has to be taken
into account. As severe osteoporosis is a contraindication, it is your responsibility
to stay within the recommendations of your competent medical expert and follow
the treatment plan as laid out by him.
If you are a chronic patient or have been immobile for a long period of time, short
training sessions are recommended to begin with. A tendency to overtrain at the
beginning is common and can lead to muscle fatigue, soreness or joint discomfort if
initial training sessions are too long.
Just like with any other training program, small steps at the beginning are critical in
order to avoid overtraining and consequent injuries. With time your body will adapt
to the training and you will be able to train longer and do more strenuous exercises.
Do not continue training if you are feeling fatigued. Training when you are
tired may lead to overcompensated or incorrect movements.
Examine yourself regularly for any possible skin irritations or signs of allergic
reactions. If a skin complication from the medical tape arises, discontinue
training and consult a dermatologist.

Risk Factors

Valedo is not meant to replace the expertise or experience of your medical expert.
If you are unsure if you are at risk, consult with your medical expert. Valedo is one
therapy tool that can help treat lower back pain and improve trunk stability, mobility
and overall balance. Please observe the following risk factors.
 Recent serious accidents (e.g. whiplash, spinal contusion) without prior
consultation with a medical expert
 Acute spinal disc hernia (e.g. disc herniation)
 Severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular event, like a myocardial infarction
(heart attack), aortic aneurysm (enlargement of the aorta) or stroke, within
three months of last incidence
 Severe neurological disability, including compression of the spinal cord or
cauda equina (bundle of nerves in the lower back), nerve root compression,
etc.
 Severe balance deficits with increased fall risk
 Cognitive deficits which prevent comprehension of exercises
 Pregnancy
 Epileptic seizure within the past two years which are not controlled
medically, or patients who are photosensitive
 Retinal disease which may be exacerbated by watching video games
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