Your elastic band should be securely attached to your hand or foot before use to avoid slippage and possible injury. "Double wrapping" the band may help secure it to your hand or foot. Never exercise with the band unless it is wrapped around your hand.

Always consult your physician before beginning an exercise program. Your rehabilitation or exercise professional should help develop an individualized program to meet your needs and abilities. Use of any products described in this manual can cause serious injury when not used properly. Patients with latex allergies should use Thera-Band Latex-Free resistance bands. Avoid exercises that involve stretching the Thera-Band resistance bands or tubing in such a fashion that they may snap toward the head and cause injury to the head or eyes. If these types of exercises are prescribed, protective eyeware should be worn. Thera-Band resistance bands are not toys; consult a physician before allowing children to exercise. If you experience sharp pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or lightheadedness with any of these exercises, stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider. As with any exercise program, muscle soreness may be experienced over the first few days. If your pain should persist for more than 3 or 4 days, consult your physician or therapist. Do not exercise while experiencing pain. Be sure the resistance band is securely anchored to a sturdy object or attachment before using. Do not overstretch the resistance band or tube by more than 3 times its resting length. Example: a 12 IN (30cm) band should not be stretched to more than 36 IN (90cm) total length. Protect the Thera-Band resistance band or tubing by keeping it away from sharp objects. Remove rings from the fingers before using the resistance bands or tubing. Be aware of long, sharp fingernails.