QiVantage Recovery Wrap Directions and Injury Treatment Kit Protocols

Recovery Wrap

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.

Most athletes choose to do the treatment in the evening and wear it through the night for convience. However, treatments can be done whenever it best fits your schedule. You want to allow a minimum of 3 hours between treatments.

Below are step by step instructions if needed

Step by Step Recovery Wrap Application Directions

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

Take about half the herbal paste from the Recovery Paste jar. The paste should be about the consistency of Play-Doh, and be moist or a bit oily to the touch. Shape it to be about 1/4" thick or greater, and wrap it with one piece of gauze. The gauze helps the Recovery Paste 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 Recovery Paste 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. Also to cut down on the smell you can cover the tape with a piece of plastic wrap then wrap the area with the ace bandage. The plastic wrap will reduce the smaell and help keep the area warm.

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 12 hours, then remove it and throw it away.

With your Recovery Paste in place, wear it for 12 hours. You want to have the Recovery Paste 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. This can make the Reovery Paste toxic after 12 hours of use. 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, 3-5 times per day until the bottle is empty.

 

 

 

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

Typically it is most convenient to put a repeat in the evening and wear throught the night while sleepling. The next evening, 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 package, they have a shelf life of one year. We recommend keeping one on hand so you have it when you need it.

 

Moderate Kit

Day 1 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 1 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 2 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 2 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.
Use the Recovery Spray between treatments 5-10 sprays, 3 to 4 times during the day or as schedule permits.

Day 3 and on - Apply Recovery Cream as needed to the injured area. The cream will augment the effects of the Recovery Wrap.

During the recovery process it is good to do some light stretching as long as it isn't painful. Once you begin to regain mobility and pain lessens, begin developing strength. Go to www.QiVantage.com/Advantage. Here you'll find specific movements and Qi therapies to help build strength and flexibility.

 

Severe Kit

Suggested Treatment Protocol:
You can adjust based on your schedule, but best to use do wrap treatments sequentially, as described.

Day 1 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 1 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 2 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 2 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.
Use the Recovery Spray between treatments 5-10 sprays, 3 to 4 times during the day or as schedule permits.

Day 3 - Take the Recovery Soak. Soak in a tub for 20-30 minutes. If a bathtub is not available, soak feet for 20-30 minutes to improve full body circulation.

Day 4 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 3 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.
Use the Recovery Spray between treatments 5-10 sprays, 3 to 4 times during the day or as schedule permits.

Day 5 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 4 (see details below). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.
Use the Recovery Spray between treatments 5-10 sprays, 3 to 4 times during the day or as schedule permits.

Day 6 on - Apply Recovery Cream as needed to the injured area. The cream will augment the effects of the Recovery Wrap.

During the recovery process it is good to do some light stretching as long as it isn't painful. Once you begin to regain mobility and pain lessens, begin developing strength. Go to www.QiVantage.com/Advantage. Here you'll find specific movements and Qi therapies to help build strength and flexibility.

 

 

Nagging/Chronic Kit

Suggested Treatment Protocol:
For the best results, frontload the use of the Recovery Wraps as suggested below. When you have a chronic injury, the body needs assistance. Wearing successive Recovery Wrap treatments has a cumulative effect which can help re-establish the circulation needed to aid in recovery.

Day 1 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 1 (click on Recovery Wrap tab). Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 2 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 2. Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 3 - Take a Recovery Soak. Soak in a tub for 20-30 minutes. If a bathtub is not available, soak feet for 20-30 minutes to improve full body circulation.

Day 4 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 3.. Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 5 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 4. Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 6 - Take a Recovery Soak. Soak in a tub for 20-30 minutes. If a bathtub is not available, soak feet for 20-30 minutes to improve full body circulation.

Day 7 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 5.. Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste.

Day 8 - Apply Recovery Wrap treatment 6.. Wear for 8-12 hours (typically overnight) then discard paste. Use the Recovery Spray between treatments 5-10 sprays, 3 to 4 times during the day or as schedule permits.

Day 9 on - Apply Therapeutic Recovery Cream as needed to the injured area. The cream augments the effects of the Recovery Wrap. It is also important to use the cream (and whatever is left of the Recovery Spray) when you return to your activity. Daily use helps promote circulation and facilitates daily recovery from the strains of exercise or competition, which is important for muscle health.

During the recovery process light stretching is recommended as long as it isn't painful. Once you begin to regain mobility and pain lessens, begin developing strength. Go to www.QiVantage.com/Advantage. Here you'll find specific movements and Qi therapies to help build strength and flexibility. (NOTE: Best results are obtained from following the above schedule, however you may adjust as needed to meet your schedule requirements.)

 

FAQs

1. When do I apply the Recovery Paste/Wrap? - In general, we recommend that you put the treatment on in the evening and wear it through the night.  Because you are less active the treatment can better stay in place and it can be done at home is ideal for most people. However, you can wear it anytime that is most convenient for you.   Just make sure it securely affixed if you will be fairly active.  Wait at least 3-5 hours before applying the next treatment.

2. How does the Recovery Paste/Wrap work? The Recovery Paste helps the body heal itself by 1) reducing swelling often the cause of pain, 2) removing toxins that limit or block the healing process while 3) increasing circulation which bring needed oxygen and nutrients to the injured tissue. The result is the body recovers faster and completely.

3. Why is it best to do consecutive treatments?  Each treatment when done consecutively penetrates deeper into muscle tissue or joint.  For more severe or nagging injures the deeper therapy ensures a more complete recovery.

4. Can I take it off then put it back on during the 12-hour treatment period? - Yes.  If you need to take it off for a short period (a few hours) do so then put back on the injured area.  Store in a plastic bag and in a cool, dry place while it is off your body.

5. I have a rash, what do I do? Don’t be alarmed this is a positive sign of healing.  The rash is the result toxins being released from the body through the skin. If the toxins come out faster than the skin can process them, a rash results. Use the included Recovery Spray to help it resolve the rash.  If it is overly itchy or painful, you can use over the counter creams to help resolve as well.   Wait to the rash calms down before doing additional treatments. Subsequent treatments usually do not result in another rash as the toxins have already been pulled out the tissue.

6. I have a rash, what do I do? Don’t be alarmed this is a positive sign of healing.  The rash is the result toxins being released from the body through the skin. If the toxins come out faster than the skin can process them, a rash results. Use the included Recovery Spray to help it resolve the rash.  If it is overly itchy or painful, you can use over the counter creams to help resolve as well.   Wait to the rash calms down before doing additional treatments. Subsequent treatments usually do not result in another rash as the toxins have already been pulled out the tissue.

7. Is there a way to reduce the smell of Recovery Paste? – To reduce the smell, place a piece of plastic wrap over the area then secure it on with the ace bandage or any means you prefer.

8. I am having trouble removing the adhesive tape, is there an easy way to take it off? Yes, the simplest thing is to remove the tape while taking a shower. Wetting the adhesive helps it peel off easier. If need be, you can also use rubbing alcohol to remove any remain tape residue from the skin.

   
   

Ingredients

Our products are safe for athletes of all ages. QiVantage products are made with only the finest quality, all-natural, organically grown, and ethically wild harvested herbs - see the ingredients below. QiVantage products are formulated utilizing state of the art facilities and processing techniques supervised by individuals with years of experience in biological and pharmaceutical processing to ensure optimal effectiveness. All formulas are prepared according to recipes that have been tested and refined for generations by East Asian physicians and Traditional Martial Arts masters.

We distribute products free of dyes, stimulants, additives, or preservatives. Our products are not tested on animals and do not use animal based products in any of the formulas, except for honey and Royal Jelly. All of the ingredients in the QiVantage line of products are included in the FDA’s GRAS (generally regarded as safe) list of herbs.

Recovery Paste: Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Cortex Mori Albae Radicis, Wheat Flour, Folium Mori, Herbae Menthae, Radix Cocculi Seu Stephaniae Tetrandrae, Radix Paeoniae Rubrae, Radix Clematidis, Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, Radix Puerariae, Salviae, Alumen, Ramulus Cinammomi Cassiae, Folium Artemesia Argyi, Menthae Piperita, Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae, Eucalyptus Globulus, Vinegar, Natural Fragrances.

Recovery Spray: Distilled Water, Clematis Root, Mugwort Leaf, Tang-Kuei, Notoginseng, Mentha, Achyranthes Root, Mulberry Bark, Hoeln, Sophora Root, Vinegar, Japanese Teasel Root, Other Herbal Extracts, Grapefruit Extract, Natural Fragrances.

Therapeutic Recovery Cream: Clematidis, Achyranthis, Stephania, Burdock Root, Cortex Moutan, Ginseng, Ledebouriella, Goji Berry, Poria Cocos, Mulberry Bark, Asparagus Tuber, Angelica, Astragulus, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Chinese Foxglove Root, Fructus Corni Officinalis, Sophora, Longan, Inula, Licorice Root, Glycerin, Eleais Guineensis, Macadamia Seed Oil, Cocoglycerides, Shea Butter, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Sorbitan Laurate, Natural Fragrances.

Recovery Soak: Clematidis, Burdock Root, Cortex Moutan, Achyranthis, Ledebouriella, Goji Berry, Poria Cocos, Mulberry Bark, Stephania, Asparagus Tuber, Angelica, Astragulus, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Chinese Foxglove Root, Fructus Corni Officinalis, Sophora, Ginseng, Longan, Inula, Licorice Root, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Fragrances.