Compex Runner - Manual (Page 15)

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4. Progression in the levels
In general, it is not advisable to go through
the different levels quickly with the intention
of reaching level 3 as fast as possible. In fact,
the different levels correspond to progress
with electrostimulation.
The simplest and most usual procedure is
to start with level 1 and raise the level when
changing to a new stimulation cycle.
At the end of a cycle, you may either start a
new cycle at the next level up or do some
maintenance at the rate of 1 session per
week at the last level used.
5. alternation of stimulation
sessions / voluntary training
The stimulation sessions can be done
outside or during voluntary training.
When voluntary training and stimulation are
done during the same session, it is generally
recommended that the voluntary training
be done first followed by the stimulation.
This means that the voluntary training is not
done on muscle fibres which are already
tired. This is particularly important for
strength and explosive strength training.
However, in resistance training, it can
be very useful to proceed in the reverse
order. Before the voluntary training, by
means of stimulation for resistance, a
“specific prefatigue session” is carried out
on the muscle fibres without general and
cardiovascular fatigue. In this way, the
voluntary effort on the “prepared” fibres will
push the glycolytic metabolism faster and
further.
V THE
m i
TECHNOLOGY
m i
stands for muscle intelligence™ (all items
referring to this technology are preceded
by the symbol
m i
).
This technology takes into account the
specific features of each of our muscles
and thus offers stimulation adapted to
their characteristics.
It’s simple, as the data is transmitted to the
stimulator automatically!
It’s personalised, as each of our muscles is
unique!
The Runner stimulator bears the label
m i
-
READY, as it can use certain functions of
the
m i
technology if a stimulation cable
fitted with the
m i
- SENSoR system (sold
separately) is connected.
1. Practical rules of use
To access the
m i
functions make sure
that the stimulation cable fitted with the
m i
-
SENSoR system (sold separately) is connected
before you turn on the stimulator.
Avoid connecting the stimulation cable fitted
with the
m i
- SENSoR system when the Compex
is switched on.
To work correctly, the
m i
- SENSoR system must
not be blocked or subjected to pressure.
During the stimulation session, the stimulation
cable fitted with the
m i
- SENSoR system must
always be connected to an electrode.
m i
- SENSoR (sold separately)
• This is a small sensor that links the
stimulator to the electrodes.
m i
- SENSoR
is the key which can be used to measure
certain physiological characteristics of
the muscle, analyse them and adapt
stimulation parameters. This tailoring
of each programme to the changing
condition of the muscle clearly enhances
your comfort and the therapeutic
efficacy.