As with all the other products with Umbrellan, the silicone Liner from the RELAX family helps against phantom pain.

Even today, phantom pain remains an unexplained phenomenon that can be traced back to both physical and psychological causes. It is assumed to be a complex psychosomatic event in which the brain's own picture of the body persists, despite the amputation. The transmission of sensations from the separated part of the body ends abruptly with the amputation. This changes the pattern of stimuli that is transmitted by the spinal cord to the brain. The symptoms tend to increase with age.

Therapy with Umbrellan medical devices

The medical devices in the RELAX family against phantom pain, such as residual limb stockings, residual limb compression garments, hip disarticulation pantyhose with 1 leg or silicone Liners are fitted with a special technology: Umbrellan. The patented Umbrellan can shield against ambient electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic effects are considered to be a possible trigger for phantom pain ("sensitivity to the weather"). Patients whose nerves are already extremely irritated by the amputation are shielded from external influences on the residual limb by the special composition of Umbrellan.

It has been scientifically proved that patients with phantom pain feel a marked reduction in phantom pain when they wear a RELAX Liner or RELAX garment made of Umbrellan*. No side effects are known to be caused by wearing a shielding cover of Umbrellan; therefore there is no risk for the user.

How and where can I get the RELAX medical devices made of Umbrellan against phantom pain?

All Umbrellan products are available from specialist retailers in surgical appliance shops. The Umbrellan medical devices can be tested - if the Liner or the sock does not help against phantom pain, the product can be returned without any problems.

Reimbursement of costs by statutory health insurers in Germany

The Umbrellan medical devices are provided by the statutory health insurers and can be prescribed by a doctor. The Central Associations of the statutory health insurers have recognised the medi Liner RELAX in all its different variants pursuant to Section 139 of the German Social Security Code, 5th Book (SGB V). This means that the Central Associations have accepted that the medi RELAX Liner as a medical device as well as its therapeutic and medical benefit. The registration of this device is a major contribution towards its hassle-free approval by the cost bearers and thus simplifies applications for it by both medical retailers and statutory health insurers in Germany.

Your rights

According to Section 33, subsection 1 SGB V, insured persons can assert a right for the provision of medical devices if these:
• ensure the success of medical treatment,
• avert a threatening handicap, or
• compensate for a handicap.

Summary

A medical device with considerable benefits of use that is prescribed after a medical diagnosis and is effectively used by a patient should be approved by the cost bearers. The Umbrellan medical devices ease phantom pain (= benefit of use) and can be prescribed by your doctor after his diagnosis. If the device is ultimately used effectively (test phase proved positive effect), the statutory health insurer will bear the costs.

Conclusion

The Umbrellan medical devices can considerably reduce phantom pain. This means improved wellbeing e.g. the patient has less pain, restful sleep, better general health, more enjoyment of life and is more active. You feel better! Further, using the Umbrellan medical devices can lead to a reduction in the use of pain-killers - this brings a sharp improvement in the quality of life for those affected and leads to immense savings for the statutory health insurers.

* The efficacy of the RELAX products has been proved in a medical study (Art.-No. 70.914), available on Tel. 01805 003193.*0.14 €/min..from the German fixed network. Calls from the mobile network will cost more)