Compex mi-Sport - Manual (Page 96)

1. Placement of electrodes
It is recommended that you comply
with the suggested placements. To do
this, refer to the pictures and pictograms
shown on the inside cover of the applications
manual.
A stimulation cable consists of two
poles:
a positive pole (+) = red connection
a negative pole (–) = black connection
A different electrode must be connected
to each of the two poles.
N ote: It is possible and normal to
have an electrode arrangement that
leads one electrode connection free
from a cable.
D epending on the characteristics of
the current used for each program,
the electrode connected to the
positive pole (red connection) is
more effective when placed in a
“strategic” position.
F or all muscle electrostimulation
programs, i.e., programs involving
muscle contractions, it is important to
place the positive polarity electrode
on the muscle motor point.
T he choice of electrodes size (large or
small) and the correct positioning of
the electrodes on the muscular group
to be stimulated are determinant and
essential factors for the effectiveness
of the stimulation. Therefore, always
use the size of electrodes shown in
the pictures. Unless you have other
specific medical instructions, always
follow the placement directions in
the pictures. If necessary, find the
best position by slightly moving the
positive polarity electrode, so as to
obtain the best muscle contraction or
the position that seems most comfor-
table.
F or stimulation with the m-4
system, all the suggested placements
represent the optimal positioning of
this system. It is therefore recommen-
ded that you follow these indications
strictly.
Compex Group disclaims all responsi-
bility for electrodes positioned in any
other manner.
2. Stimulation positions
To determine the stimulation position
to adopt depending on the placement
of the electrodes and the chosen program,
refer to the pictures and pictograms on the
inside cover of the applications manual.
T he stimulation position depends on
the muscular group to be stimulated
and the program chosen.
F or the programs involving powerful
muscular contractions, the muscle
should always be stimulated in an
isometric fashion. Consequently,
you should fix the extremity of the
stimulated limb(s) firmly. In this way,
you provide maximum resistance to
the movement and prevent any
shortening of the muscle during
the contraction, which could create
cramp pains and serious stiffness
after the session. For example, when
stimulating the quadriceps, the user
should be in a seated position with
the ankles fixed with straps to prevent
extension of the knees.
IV. USE PRINCIPLES
T he use principles presented in this section should be considered general rules.
For all programs, it is recommended that you read carefully the information and
advice on use presented in the applications manuals.
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