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Rehabilitation category
Osteosynthesis equipment: The presence of osteosynthesis equipment (metallic
equipment in contact with the bone: pins, screws, plates, prostheses, etc.) is not a
contra-indication for the use of Compex programmes. The electrical current of the
Compex are specially designed to have no harmful effect with regard to osteosynthesis
equipment.
T
he muscular consequences of any pathological problem
must be treated by means of specific programmes. Indeed, im-
proving the qualities of a healthy muscle or restoring the po-
tential of a "convalescent" muscle require appropriate work
regimes. In order to "redevelop" a convalescent muscle, it is
necessary to use the programmes of the Rehabilitation cate-
gory.
M
uscle volume is quickly reduced after trauma to a bone or a
joint, particularly if the injury is treated by immobilisation
and/or surgical intervention. This muscular atrophy can be
much more progressive in the case of a degenerative injury
(such as arthrosis, for example), since the reduction of muscle
activity then often increases slowly and is superimposed on
the developing pathology. The phenomenon of atrophy is ac-
companied by a reduction of muscle strength; however, these
disturbances are the consequence of various alterations at the
level of the muscle fibres.
I
n a rehabilitation process, it is essential, initially, to treat the
atrophy (i.e. regain normal muscle volume) before attempting
to increase the strength of the muscle using the Reinforcement
programme.
T
he use of programmes of the Rehabilitation category must
under no circumstances replace rehabilitation sessions carried
out in the presence of the physiotherapist. Although the resto-
ration of initial muscular qualities is a key factor in the process
of rehabilitation, other aspects (joint mobility, vigilance, resi-
dual pain, etc.) can only be dealt with effectively by a compe-
tent health professional.
S
ome pathologies and some post-operative rehabilitations re-
quire special precautions during use; you are therefore always
advised to seek the opinion of your doctor or physiotherapist be-
fore using any of the programmes of the Rehabilitation cate-
gory.
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