Compex Runner - Manual (Page 14)

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IV USAGE GUIDELINES
The 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”.
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.
Each 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.
Depending 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”.
When 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.
It 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.
Where 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
This 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.
For the other types types of programme
(for instance, the programmes in the Pain
relief and Recovery categories and the
programmes Cramp prevention, Long run
optimisation and Overcompensation),
which do not induce powerful muscular
contractions, position yourself as
comfortably as possible.
To determine the stimulation position to be
adopted depending on how the electrodes
are placed and the programme chosen, refer
to the specific applications on our website
www.compexrunner.com.
3. adjusting stimulation energies
In a stimulated muscle, the number of
recruited fibres depends on the stimulation
energy. For programmes involving powerful
muscular contractions, you must therefore
use maximum stimulation energies (up
to 999), always at the limit that you can
endure, in order to recruit the maximum
number of fibres.