Compex mi-Sport - Manual (Page 100)

m-3 function
■ The m-3 function is accessible
only for programs requiring the
choice of a muscular group.
■ The m-3 function allows you to
adapt the characteristics of the stimu-
lation impulses to the individual
specificities of each person and the
excitability characteristics of the
stimulated muscle. This function is
implemented, at the start of the
program, by a short sequence
during which measurements are
taken (a horizontal bar scans the
figurine at the left of the screen).
■ Throughout the entire measurement
test, you must remain completely
still and be perfectly relaxed. The m—
4 system is very sensitive: the
smallest contraction or the least
movement could disturb the measure-
ment test.
■ The duration of the m-3 test
varies depending on the muscle
involved and the individual characte-
ristics of each person. The test lasts
12 seconds on average and never
more than 21 seconds.
■ During the test, an unpleasant
tickling sensation may sometimes
be felt by certain people.
■ Once the test has been completed,
the program can start.
m—1 mode
■ The m—1 mode allows the user
to start the muscular contraction
phase by voluntarily contracting the
stimulated muscle. It thus offers an
opportunity to associate voluntary
work and stimulation.
■ The m—1 mode is available only
for certain programs that allow this
work mode.
■ Programs using the m—1 mode
are always preceded by the m—3
measurement test (see previous
section).
■ The m—1 work mode is opera-
tional during the active rest phases of
a work sequence. It is not operational
during warming-up and relaxation
sequences.
■ After the warming-up phase, the
first muscular contraction is started
automatically.
■ The voluntary start of a contraction
(during an active rest phase) is possi-
ble only within a given time span that
varies depending on the program
used. An alternation of sound signals
delimits this time span in the following
order:
An initial sound signal (consisting of increasingly
close “bleeps”) indicates that the start of the
voluntary contraction phase is possible.
The sound signal is continuous: this is the ideal
time to start the voluntary contraction phase.
The sound signal decreases: the start is still pos-
sible and the work rate is still satisfactory.
After a certain time – which varies depending on
the programs – during which the “bleeps” are
more spaced out, the device automatically goes
1. Practical rules of use with the m—4 system
To access the m technology functions of the Compex, the special electrode cable of the
m—4 system must be already connected before switching on the device.
Avoid connecting the special electrode cable of the m—4 system when the Compex is
switched on. To work correctly, the m—4 system must not be blocked or subjected to
pressure. During the stimulation session, self-adhesive electrodes must always be clipped
on the special electrode cable of the m—4 system.
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