Section 4: When To Recommend Revitive; Ask And Observe; Contraindications - Revitive Advanced Staff Training Manual

SECTION 4: When to recommend REVITIVE

Ask and observe

Spotting the signs of poor circulation is easier than you think and more than likely you already
know them! Here are some simple questions and observations you can make to help you
determine if the customer may suffer from poor circulation.
ASK -
Do any of the following apply to you:
• Tired, aching or heavy feeling legs
• Cramp, or stabbing pain in the feet or legs
• OsteoArthritis
• Diabetes
• Poor mobility
• COPD
• Had or about to have surgery eg knee/hip
replacement
• Prolonged sitting or standing
• Sedentary lifestyle
While engaging your customer if they answer "Yes" to any of the above, you can
conclude that they may suffer from poor circulation and should consider taking steps to
actively increase their circulation, by using a device like REVITIVE.
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OBSERVE -
Can you see any of the following:
• Age 50+
• Swollen feet and ankles (Oedema)?
• Skin discolouration?
• Bandages on the legs or feet?
• Compression stockings / hosiery?
• Use of walking aids (stick or scooter)?
• Obesity?
• Smoker?
• Varicose veins?

Contraindications

For safety precautions there are a few people who cannot use REVITIVE:
1 People who are fitted with an electronic implanted device such as a heart
pacemaker or Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
2
People being treated for, or have symtoms of, an existing Deep Vein
Thrombosis (DVT)
3 During pregnancy
Staff should refer customers to the pharmacist or their doctor if they are
requesting detailed treatment advice.
SECTION 5: Frequently asked questions
What does using REVITIVE feel like?
REVITIVE uses Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) which applies stimulation to the
soles of bare feet. EMS gently contracts and relaxes the muscles in the calves and you
experience a tingling (which can feel like "pins & needles") which soothes and relieves
the pain and discomfort from poor circulation.
How often should REVITIVE be used?
We recommend using REVITIVE for 20-30 minutes a day as part of a daily routine.
REVITIVE can be used whilst watching TV, working at the computer or just having a
cup of tea. Then just sit back, relax and let REVITIVE go to work.
We recommend using REVITIVE ARTHRITIS KNEE PADS
week. Eg Monday - Friday.
for 20 minutes, 5 times a
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