Compex Vitality - Manual (Page 5)

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I. WARNINGS
1. Counter-indications
Important counter-indications
■ Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker)
■ Epilepsy
■ Pregnancy (no positioning in the
abdominal area)
■ Serious arterial circulatory problems
in the 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 contra-
indication for the use of Compex programs.
The electrical current of the Compex is
specially designed to have no harmful
effect with regard to osteosynthesis
equipment.
I n all of the above cases, you are
advised to:
■ 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 VI, which provides
information concerning the effects
and indications of each stimulation
program.
2. Safety measures
What you should not do with
the Compex
■ Do not use the Compex in water
or in a humid atmosphere (sauna,
hydrotherapy, etc.).
■ 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, very highly strung
people may have a vagal 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. This vagal reaction
produces a feeling of weakness with
a fainting tendency, slowing down
of the heartrate and a reduction in
arterial blood pressure. If this does
occur, all that is required is to stop
the stimulation and lie down with the
legs raised for the time it takes for
the feeling of weakness to disappear
(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.
■ Do not use the device at less than
1.5 metres from a short-wave device,
a micro-wave device or high
frequency (H.F.) surgical equipment
to avoid the risk of causing skin
irritations or burns under the electrodes.
If you are in any doubt about using
the Compex in close proximity to any
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