Instructional GuideThis guide includes:

Basic Palpation Techniques

STARWRAP Applications for Whole Body treatment

Anatomy and therapeutic exercises

Additional compression techniques

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STARWRAP Treatment SystemThe STARWRAP provides precise, effective direct pressure to muscles for a easy to use take home solution for tightness and pain. This system can be used anywhere and can be integrated as part of your current warm-up routine.

If pain and tension does not reduce, please call your STARWRAP Professional provider to discuss further options.

This therapeutic tool is best used proactively on all areas of the body to help prevent future injuries and improve the state of your tissue.

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Disclaimer

Discontinue use if you experience an increase in pain or any other symptoms and consult your physician immediately

Avoid direct pressure on spinal column vertebrae or any other bones, tendons, or endangerment sites (see following chart)

Ease into the frequency and duration of your STARWRAP application. Don’t overdo it!

Using the STARWRAP while driving is not recommended.

Halcyon Wellness Initiative LLC and ICWA LLC disclaims responsibility for any and all adverse effects or consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of the STARWRAP system. Please consult your physician if soft tissue manipulation should be avoided.

Do not place STARWRAP on any of these areas

Pain Scale Goal – You should maintain your pain at a 6 or 7 during application

Pain in the 6-7 range is equivalent to a deep stretch

Length of Time Worked (15 minutes per specific area, or pain reduces)

Follow muscle tension patterns up, down, right, and left

STAR BulletsSniper- Rehabilitate and target

trigger points and adhesions with

a very specific focus

Enforcer- Recovery with a more

aggressive application for

specific areas

Diffuser- Performance used pre-

event and for initial use on general

tension areas

STAR APPLICATION™Adhere appropriate bullet on wrap

Place bullet on identified target area

Adjust tension strap and compression

Activate targeted muscle

Relocate bullet to new target area after 15 minutes of application

Chase pain up, down, left, and right from the target area

Use as needed for treatment of muscle tension

Anatomy of the wrap

Adjust tension by pulling strap through d-ring and applying velcro.

Apply compression strap for greaterIntensity and penetration of bullet

Seal the tension strap using the compression strap velcro

Finding the target areaBasic palpation techniques

Opposing palm compression

Feel for round muscle bundles

that roll underneath your pressure

Use the diffuser or enforcer to begin

Opposing thumb friction

Feel for more specific pain sites

Follow the muscle bundle

Use the enforcer or sniper

Foot Pain

SW EX with Enforcer

Location: Base of foot

Time: 15 min. max

Exercises: flex and extend foot

Achilles PainSW EX with Sniper or Enforcer

Location: Anterior and Posterior Ankle muscles

Time: 15 min. max

Exercises: Walk, dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, eversion

Knee PainSW EX or UL with Sniper or Enforcer – 15 min. max

Location: Quadriceps, Hamstring

Exercises: Flex and Extend leg at knee,

Medial and lateral rotation of femur

May require additional pressure

Hamstring Pain

SW EX or UL with Sniper or Enforcer – 15 min. max

Location: Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosis, Bicep Femoris

Exercises: Flex and Extend leg at knee,

Medial and Lateral rotation of femur

May require additional pressure

Wrist and Elbow PainSW EX with Sniper or Enforcer – 15 min. max

Location: Forearm, Anterior, and Posterior Muscles

Exercises: Ab/Adduction and rotation at wrist, flexion, extension and rotation at elbow

May require additional pressure

STARWRAP EX with Foam Roller on Wall

Leaning against a wall provides increased adjustable pressure

Attach STAR Bullet to STARWRAP EX on exterior of wrap

Find the best location and position to target the areas

Achieve the desired positive stimulus (6-7 on pain scale)

Activate the targeted muscle through movement

Stack Method on Mat

Attach the diffuser and either Enforcer or Sniper back to back

This method provides additional compression to areas of the hips and upper body

Find your tension area and gently allow your bodyweight to absorb the pressure

Slowly activate muscles under pressure when pain begins to diminish

STARWRAP EX on Foam Roller

Applying STARWRAP EX around the roller is the most effective method to achieve maximum pressure

Attach STAR Bullet to STARWRAP EX on exterior of wrap

Find the best location and position to target the area

Achieve the desired stimulus (6-7 on pain scale)

Activate the targeted muscle through movement

Optimal Tissue Health

The amount of time required to achieve optimal tissue health varies between individuals

STARWRAP is considered a positive stimulus to the body

Using STARWRAP on tissues other than pain sites can be extremely beneficial for achieving optimal tissue health

Be proactive in your search for tension in the body

Apply the STAR search pattern – up, down, left, and right from tension areas

We recommend using the STARWRAP 1 hour per day in specific areas while moving STAR Bullets every 15 minutes

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