Compex SP4.0 - Manual (Page 5)

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3. ADJUSTING STIMULATION INTENSITIES
On a stimulated muscle, the number of fibres used depends on the stimulation intensity.
For programmes inducing powerful muscular contractions (tetanic contractions), you must use the
maximum stimulation intensities (up to 999) while remaining within your tolerance threshold, in order to
use the maximum number of fibres. The progress of a muscle will be greater the higher number of fibres
that are worked. During a session it is therefore important to try to increase the intensity every 3 to 5
contractions.
For other types of programmes like recovery, massage, capillarisation or even muscle pain which only
induce muscle twitches, you should gradually increase the stimulation intensities until clearly visible
muscle twitches are obtained.
For TENS, Epicondylitis and Tendinitis programmes, you should gradually increase the intensities until you
feel a tingling sensation under the electrodes.
4. PROGRESSION OF STIMULATION CYCLES
It is recommended to start with the 1st cycle and progress to the next level when the cycle is complete,
normally after 4 to 6 weeks of stimulation based on 3 sessions per week. It is also important to have
reached significant stimulation intensities in sessions before going on to another cycle.
At the end of the cycle you can either start a new cycle or do maintenance training based on one session
per week.