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Medical notice for the B⁴ App
The B⁴ App supports training and prevention for musculoskeletal complaints, especially of the spine. It is intended for adults aged 18 and over and is used in consultation with the Dr. KAF Institute or with doctors and physiotherapists trained by the institute. The app does not diagnose and does not replace treatment.
Do not use with
- Impaired skin sensation, large skin defects or severe burns.
- Thrombosis, bleeding tendency, history of severe bleeding or anticoagulant medication.
- Advanced heart disease or respiratory failure.
- Pregnancy, psychosis, unsteady gait or frequent falls.
- Rheumatic disease, reduced bone density, loose bodies in a joint.
- Spinal tumours, infections of the spine or joints, or previous spine, hip or knee surgery.
- Ongoing neurological treatment, acute inflammation or fever.
- Sensory or motor deficits, painless muscle weakness, cramping pain, severe pain at rest or after a fall.
- Sudden disorientation or sudden severe restlessness.
In these cases use is only possible if the Dr. KAF Institute team or your doctor expressly considers the exercises safe for you.
Only after express consultation with the institute
With cardiac, pulmonary, vascular or cerebral risk factors, long-term medication such as steroids or anticoagulants, and during pregnancy, we decide individually whether the app can be used safely.
Discuss beforehand
- Accompanying injuries such as fractures.
- Tumours, metastases or other malignant disease.
- Osteoporosis or osteoporotic fractures.
- Blood-clotting disorders, severe or acute cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease such as diabetes, or autoimmune disease.
- Sensory disturbances such as tingling or numbness.
- Injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
If none of these leads to a contraindication, you can use the app.
Not suitable
The app is not suitable for people at risk of falling, with dizziness or with blood-pressure regulation disorders.
Before and during training
- Train only when your general health is good and stable.
- Do not train with fever, a cold, flu-like infection, dizziness, light-headedness, acute inflammation, general malaise or severe pain.
- Do not train after consuming alcohol or drugs.
- Train only on a flat, stable, non-slip surface.
- If your doctor has restricted certain movements, stay within the permitted range.
Stop training immediately
- With overheating, loss of function, pain, redness, swelling or any other worsening of how you feel: contact us or your doctor.
- With signs of a local problem in an arm or leg, such as redness, swelling, poor wound healing, skin injury, bruising, infection or suspected thrombosis, or with severe back pain: resume only after medical consultation.
Questions: app@b4neuroperformance.com · +49 6321 96386-25