ABOUT THE IPLIKATOR

The Iplikator is specifically designed for use on joints, particularly the knee joints. This type of Iplikator is equipped with a soft foam insert and a cotton cover, which allows for comfortable and effective use.

The Iplikator is attached to the knee joint with an elastic band, so the spikes do not press on sensitive areas such as the neurovascular system in the back of the knee. It is recommended to wear the Iplikator for 30–45 minutes, during which mild movements, such as slow walking or bending and straightening the leg, can be performed. This application helps relieve joint pain, release muscle tension, and improve joint mobility.

MAINTENANCE

Disinfect using standard products, and clean the Iplikator with a brush. Inflatable and transparent Iplikators can be washed under lukewarm running water.

Reattach any loose discs by gluing or sewing them back to their original place.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 22 cm
• Width: 125 cm

INTERESTING FACTS

The Kuznetsov Iplikator, also simply known as the Iplikator, is a device consisting of metal and plastic modules with sharp spikes, attached to a polyethylene or textile base. The main purpose of the Iplikator is to relieve acute and chronic pain. Its effectiveness is based on the principle of acupressure and reflexology, where the sharp spikes act on the skin and subcutaneous tissues, stimulating blood circulation, releasing muscle tension, and supporting the body's natural regenerative processes.

The Iplikator was first developed in Chelyabinsk, Russia, by Ivan Ivanovich Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov, who suffered from chronic kidney disease, after unsuccessful treatment with traditional medicine, began studying Chinese and Tibetan medicine. Based on this knowledge, he created the first Iplikator, which was a belt with sewn-in sewing needles. After successfully treating his own problems, Kuznetsov's invention attracted the interest of doctors and was later patented and expanded. In 1980, Kuznetsov, along with scientists from VNIIFK, received a patent for the Iplikator as a means to improve human performance. This device became very popular in the former Soviet Union, where approximately 70 million units were produced.