Compex Performance - Manual (Page 262)

260
English
IV USAGE GUIDELINES
T he usage guidelines presented in this
section should be considered as general
rules. For all programmes, it is
recommended that you read carefully the
usage information and advice presented
in chapter VII "Programmes and specific
applications".
1. Electrode positions
For optimal results, use the electrode
positions recommended by Compex. To do
this, refer to the pictures and pictograms
shown on the inside cover of the manual.
E ach stimulation cable has two poles:
A positive pole (+) = red connection
A negative pole (–) = black connection
A different electrode must be connected
to each pole.
Note: It is possible and normal to have an
electrode arrangement that leaves one
electrode connection free from a cable.
D epending on the characteristics of the
current, efficacy can be optimised in
certain programmes by placing the
electrode connected to the positive pole
(red connection) "strategically".
W hen working with a muscle stimulation
programme (programme involving muscle
contractions), it is important to place the
positive electrode on the motor point of
the muscle.
I t is crucial to choose the right size
electrodes (large or small) and correctly
position these on the muscle group you
want to stimulate to ensure the efficacy of
the treatment. 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.
W here necessary, look for the best
possible position by slowly moving the
positive electrode over the muscle until
you find the point that will produce the
best contraction or the most comfort for
you.
Compex disclaims all responsibility for
consequences arising from electrodes
placed in other positions.
2. Stimulation positions
T his position will vary depending on the
position of the electrodes, the muscle
group you wish to stimulate, and the
programme you are using. For
programmes involving powerful muscular
contractions, the muscle should always be
stimulated in an isometric fashion. You
must therefore fix the extremities of your
limbs securely. 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.
F or other types of programmes (for
example, Pain relief programmes and
Active Recovery , Relaxing massage ,
Reviving massage or Capillarization
programmes), which do not induce
powerful muscular contractions, position
yourself as comfortably as possible.
To determine the stimulation position to be
adopted depending on the chosen
placement of the electrodes and
programme, refer to chapter VII
"Programmes and specific applications".
3. Adjusting stimulation
energies
I n a stimulated muscle, the number of
recruited fibres depends on the
stimulation energy. It is therefore
extremely important to use maximum
PERFORMANCE FR DE IT ES EN:ENGY Man FR 14/02/08 15:11 Page 260