Abdomen
applications
Rib Contusion Support / Pain Relief
Indication: Pain - Rib Contusion or Fracture
Shape: Three I-strips
Body Position: Standing
In a standing position, raise the arm above the head and gently tilt the body away from the side to be treated. Apply an I-strip across the pain point, over the injured rib with maximum stretch. Note that maximum stretch only applies to the centre of the strip.
With the arm raised, apply a shorter I-strip with a slight stretch at a right angle behind the pain point.
Smooth down all strips firmly to complete. The Orange portion indicates maximum stretch of the strip.
In a standing position, raise the arm above the head and gently tilt the body away from the side to be treated. Apply an I-strip across the pain point, over the injured rib with maximum stretch. Note that maximum stretch only applies to the centre of the strip.
Menstrual Pain Relief
Indication: Menstrual Pain / PMS
Shape: Three I-strips
Body Position: Lying & Sitting
In a lying position, relax the abdominal muscles.
Apply an I-strip without stretch 5cm below the belly button.
Sit up. Apply the third I-strip without stretch on the lower back in the center of the spine. Smooth down the strip firmly to complete.
In a lying position, relax the abdominal muscles.
Abdominal Support / Pain Relief
Indication: Pain - Abdominal Muscles
Shape: Two I-strips
Body Position: Lying
In a lying position, apply one end of an I-strip just below the ribcage with the strip pointing towards one side of the navel.
Apply the second I-strip in the same manner on the other side of the navel.
Return to original lying position. Smooth down the strips firmly to complete.
In a lying position, apply one end of an I-strip just below the ribcage with the strip pointing towards one side of the navel.
Diaphragm Support
Indication: Shortness of Breath
Shape: Two I-strips
Body Position: Standing
In a standing position, raise the arms above the head and breathe out.
Apply the centre part of an I-strip just below the centre of the ribcage without stretch as shown. Apply both ends of the strip with a slight stretch, following the contour of the ribcage out onto either side of the waist.
Smooth down the strips firmly to complete.
In a standing position, raise the arms above the head and breathe out.