Directions for the QiVantage Recovery Wrap

Using your wrap is straightforward, but a little direction will help you get the most out of your purchase. Note that these directions apply to the following kits:

Directions for:

• Pulled Hamstring Recovery Kit
• Pulled Quad Recovery Kit
• Groin Pull Recovery Kit
• Sprained Ankle Recovery Kit
• Pulled Calf Recovery Kit
• Hip Injury Recovery Kit
• Torn Bicep Recovery Kit

Your Recovery Kit package contains the following:

• 1 set of directions
• 1 jar Recovery Paste
• 1 bottle Recovery Spray
• 1 ace bandage
• 1 package gauze (containing 2 pieces)
• 2 pieces of medical-grade tape

The cornerstone of the Recovery Wrap is the jar of Herbal Recovery Paste. The Recovery Spray will help augment the effects of the Recovery Paste, and the other elements are standard materials included to help with application.

How do I use my kit?

First, a quick overview. Using the gauze, tape and ace bandage, wrap some of the Recovery Paste onto your injury and wear it for about 12 hours. Once worn, remove the Recovery Paste and throw it away. Repeat this process until your jar of Recovery Paste is gone - typically 2 applications. After each wrap application, use the Recovery Spray

Now, some details. You receive a jar of Recovery Paste so that you can shape it for your injury. Some injuries are severe or large, requiring more of the herbal formula, while some are pinpointed or milder, requiring less. As a general rule, we recommend dividing the contents of the jar in two, so that you can do two separate applications to your injury. Here are the step-by-step details.

1. Shape the Recovery Paste and wrap it in gauze.

Take about half the herbal formula from the Recovery Paste jar. The material should be about the consistency of Play-Doh, and a bit oily to the touch. Shape it to be about 1/4" thick, and wrap it with one piece of gauze. The gauze helps the herbal formula keep its shape while you wear it, and makes it easier to remove when you are done.

Cover the Recovery Paste with a piece of gauze.

2. Apply the Recovery Paste to your injury and secure it in place.

Center the gauze-covered herbal formula over your injury. It's best to place it directly over the source of the pain, or what you feel is the area of greatest injury. Once in position, tape it in place with one piece of medical tape. The most important thing is that the herbal formula is in good contact with your skin during the application. To help with this, you can also secure it with the included ace bandage. The ace bandage should not be so tight that it affects your circulation.

NOTE: The menthol in the Recovery Paste can be oily. To keep this oil from leaking out, completely cover the Recovery Paste with the tape.

Tape the Recovery Paste on your injury, then secure with an ace bandage.

A wrapped sprained ankle	A wrapped calf

3. Wear the wrap for about 12 hours, then remove it and throw it away.

With your Recovery Paste in place, wear it for about 12 hours. You want to have the wrap on for at least 8 hours - this gives the herbs sufficient time to have an effect. If you need to bathe, feel free to remove the wrap and re-apply it until you have completed your application.

After your application, remove the Recovery Paste application and throw it away. You may ask, can I re-use the wrap? No, you cannot. The wrap helps to mobilize toxins, which can travel through your skin much like sweat does. Therefore, it is to be used once, then discarded.

NOTE: You can keep the ace bandage for additional applications, but throw away the used tape, gauze and Recovery Paste.

4. Spray the injured area with Recovery Spray.

Once you remove the wrap, use the Recovery Spray on the application area to further aid recovery and relieve itchy skin. You can spray 10-15 times per use, twice per day, or as desired until the bottle is empty.

5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for a second application.

A day or two after the initial application, repeat the process with the rest of the Recovery Paste, and the remaining piece of gauze and tape.

Between applications, store any unused Recovery Paste in the closed jar in a cool, dry place.

If you have extra Recovery Wraps in the closed foil package, they have a shelf life of two years. We recommend keeping one on hand so you have it when you need it.