Arm

applications

Triceps Support / Pain Relief

Indication: Pain - Triceps

Shape: One X-strip

Applying Position: Sitting / Standing

Apply an X-strip with the lower pair of legs around the elbow.

Smooth down the strip firmly to complete.

The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.

In a sitting or standing position, hold the arm up to shoulder level in a horizontal position.

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Pain Point Pain Relief

Indication: Pain - Trigger Point, Pain Spot

Shape: Four I-strips

Applying Position: Sitting / Standing

Apply the second I-strip with a moderate stretch at a right angle to form a cross.

Smooth down the strips firmly to complete.

The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.

Prepare four I-strips. The length of the strips should be 10cm longer than the size of the pain area.

In a sitting or standing position, apply an I-strip across the center of the pain point using a moderate stretch.

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Upper Arm Swelling Relief

Indication: Swelling - Arm

Shape: One Octopus-strip

Applying Position: Sitting / Standing

Apply the fingers of the strip one by one without stretch, over and around the upper arm muscle with even spacing in between.

Smooth down all the fingers of the strips firmly to complete.

In a sitting or standing position, place the base of an Octopus-strip on top of the shoulder with the fingers pointing downwards.

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Biceps Support / Pain Relief

Indication: Pain - Biceps

Shape: One X-strip

Applying Position: Sitting / Standing

Apply an X-strip on the arm with the lower pair of legs on either side of the lower forearm just below the inside of the elbow without stretch.

Smooth down the strip firmly to complete.

The yellow portion indicates moderate stretch of the strip.

In a sitting or standing position, extend the arm with palm facing upwards.

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Forearm Swelling Relief

Indication: Swelling - Forearm

Shape: One Octopus-strip

Applying Position: Sitting

Apply each finger of the strip one by one without stretch in a zigzag manner with even spacing in between.

Same application can be used if the swelling is on the outside of the arm.

Place the arm on a flat surface with the palm facing up. Apply an Octopus-strip on the inside of the arm with the fingers of the strip pointing towards the palm.

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ARM

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Triceps Support / Pain Relief

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Pain Point Pain Relief

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Upper Arm Swelling Relief

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Biceps Support / Pain Relief

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