Application aid & right/wrong pictures
On this page you will find TV reports and test reports on the Masalo® cuff as well as newspaper articles and various tests and publications from the Internet.
Problem: Forearm cuff too close to the elbow (arm can be stretched without exerting force, upper arm strap may slip)
Solution: Place the forearm cuff in the centre of the forearm (halfway between the hand and elbow) and close it so that the forearm cuff cannot slip any further upwards.
When the arm is extended, you will recognise a bulge between the elbow and the forearm cuff - the area of the injured tendons is relieved.
Problem:
Upper arm strap adjusted too loosely, cuff does not work and slips, arm can be stretched without resistance
Solution:
Bend the arm and fasten the upper arm strap so tightly that the rubber does not protrude too much in this position, the cuff fits snugly against the skin and the arm can only be stretched with force and a bulge is visible between the forearm cuff and elbow.
Problem:
The upper arm strap is fastened too far towards the shoulders, which immobilises the arm or the strap slips during repeated movement.
Solution:
The upper arm strap should sit just above the elbow bone and must not be pulled up too far. As a small guideline, the cuff should reach approximately a 90 degree angle when the arm is also bent approximately 90 degrees.
Problem:
The cuff is adjusted too tightly, the arm cannot be stretched any more and the blood circulation may be disturbed, the arm remains in a relaxed position.
Solution:
Tight settings are useful for acute pain and heavy, intentional exertion such as work or weight training, but these settings must be changed after the activity has ended. The arm should always be able to be stretched with effort, the blood circulation must not be permanently jeopardised.
