Compex Runner - Manual (Page 6)

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I WARNINGS
Important counter-indications
• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker)
• Epilepsy
• Pregnancy (do not use on abdominal
region)
• Serious arterial circulation problems in
lower limbs
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia
Precautions when using the Compex
• After trauma or a recent operation (less
than 6 months)
• Muscular atrophy
• Persistent pains
• Need for muscular rehabilitation
Osteosynthesis equipment
The presence of osteosynthesis equipment
(metallic equipment in contact with the
bone: pins, screws, plates, prostheses,
etc.) is not a counterindication for the use
of Compex programmes. The electrical
currents of the Compex are specially
designed to have no harmful effect on
osteosynthesis equipment.
Important!
• Do not use Compex stimulator
programmes if you have sensitivity
problems.
• Never use the Compex for prolonged
periods without medical advice.
• Consult your doctor if you are in any doubt
whatsoever.
• Read this manual carefully, in particular
chapter VII, which provides information
concerning the effects and indications of
each stimulation programme.
1. CountEr-indiCations
2. safEty mEasurEs
What you should not do with the
Compex and the
m i
system
• Do not use the Compex or the
m i
- SENSoR
system in water or in a humid atmosphere
(sauna, hydrotherapy, etc.).
• Do not use the Compex or
m i
- SENSoR
system in oxygen-rich environments.
• Never carry out an initial stimulation
session on a person who is standing. The
first five minutes of stimulation must always
be performed on a person who is sitting
or lying down. In rare instances, people of
a nervous disposition may experience a
vasovagal reaction. This is of psychological
origin and is connected with a fear of the
muscle stimulation as well as surprise
at seeing one of their muscles contract
without having intentionally contracted
it themselves. A vasovagal reaction causes
heart to slow down and blood pressure to
drop, which can make you feel weak and
faint. If this does occur, all that is required
is to stop the stimulation and lie down
with the legs raised until the feeling of
weakness disappears (5 to 10 minutes).
• Never allow movement resulting from
muscular contraction during a stimulation
session. You should always stimulate
isometrically; this means that the
extremities of the limb in which a muscle
is being stimulated must be firmly fixed, so
as to prevent the movement that results
from contraction.