Compex Vitality User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

User and applications manual
Art no. 885516 v8
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Compex® is a registered trademark of DJO, LLC
Manuale d’uso e di applicazioni
Manuel d’utilisation et d’applications
Gebrauchs- und Anwendungshandbuch
Gebruiksaanwijzing en specifieke toepassingen
Manual de utilización y aplicaciones
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Directions for use 11 Programs and specific applications 20 Table with placements of electrodes and stimulation positions 49
Italiano
Istruzioni per l’uso 61 Programmi e applicazioni specifiche 70 Tabella di posizionamento degli elettrodi e posizioni del corpo 99
Français
Mode d’emploi 111 Programmes et applications spécifiques 120 Tableau de placements des électrodes et positions du corps 149
Deutsch
Gebrauchsanweisung 161 Programme und spezifische Anwendungen 170 Tabelle zur Elektrodenplatzierung und Körperposition für die Stimulation 199
Nederlands
Gebruiksaanwijzing 211 Programma’s en specifieke toepassingen 220 Tabel voor de plaatsing van de elektroden en de stimulatieposities 249
Español
Modo de empleo 261 Programas y aplicaciones específicas 270 Tabla de colocación de los electrodos y de posición del cuerpo para la estimulación 299
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TABLE OF CONTENT
I. WARNINGS 5
1. Counter-indications 5
2. Safety measures 5
II. PRESENTATION 7
1. Reception of equipment and accessories 7
2. Presentation of the device 8
3. Guarantee 8
4. Maintenance 9
5. Storage and transportation conditions 9
6. Use conditions 9
7. Elimination 9
8. Standards 9
9. Patent 10
10. Normalised symbols 10
11. Technical information 10
III. DIRECTIONS FOR USE 11
1. Connections 11
2. Preliminary settings: language, light intensity and sound volume 11
3. Selecting a program category 12
4. Selecting a program 12
5. Personalising a program 13
6. During the stimulation session 14
7. Electricity consumption and recharging 15
8. Problems and solutions 16
IV. HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK? 17
V. USE PRINCIPLES 18
1. Placement of electrodes 18
2. Stimulation position 19
3. Setting the stimulation energy level 19
4. Progression in the levels 19
VI. PROGRAMS AND SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS 20
Pain relief category 21 Massage category 28 Vascular category 31 Rehabilitation category 35 Aesthetic category 39 Fitness category 44
VII. TABLE WITH PLACEMENTS OF ELECTRODES AND STIMULATION POSITIONS 49
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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 contra­indication 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.
In 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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other medical device, please consult its manufacturer or your doctor.
Only use the electrode cables
supplied by Compex.
Do not disconnect the stimulator
electrode cables during the session without first switching off the stimulator.
Never connect stimulation cables to
an external electric power supply because of risk of electric shock.
No not use rechargeable batteries
other than the one supplied by Compex.
Never recharge the stimulator when
cables and electrodes are still connected onto the user.
Never recharge the batteries with
another charger than the one supplied with the Compex.
Never use the Compex or the
charger if it is damaged (case, cables, etc.) or if the compartment for the rechargeable battery is open. There is a risk of electric discharge.
Disconnect immediately the charger
if the Compex “bleeps” continuously, in case of abnormal heating or smell, or if smoke comes from the charger or the Compex. Do not recharge the batteries in a confined area (case, etc.) because of risk of fire or electric discharge.
Keep the Compex and its accesso-
ries out of the reach of children.
Do not allow any foreign items
(soil, water, metal, etc.) to enter into the Compex, the compartment for the rechargeable battery and the charger.
Sudden temperature variations can
create droplets in the device due to condensation. Use the device only once it reached ambient temperature.
Do not use the Compex while
driving or operating machinery.
Do not use the stimulator in the
mountains at an altitude higher than
3.000 metres.
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Where you should never apply electrodes…
To the head.
Counter-laterally: Do not use the
two poles of the same channel (one electrode connected to the positive/red pole and one electrode connected to the negative/black pole) on either side of the body cen­treline (eg: right arm and left arm).
To or in the vicinity of skin
lesions of any kind (wounds, inflammations, burns, irritations, eczema, etc.).
Precautions when using the electrodes
Only use the electrodes supplied
by Compex. Other electrodes may have electrical properties that are unsuitable for the Compex stimulator.
Do not remove or move the
electrodes during a stimulation session without first switching off the instrument.
Do not plunge the electrodes into
water.
Do not apply a solvent of any
kind to the electrodes.
Before applying the electrodes, it
is recommended to wash and degrease the skin, and then dry it.
Apply the whole surface of the
electrodes to the skin.
For very important reasons of
hygiene, each user must have his own electrode set. Do not use the same electrodes on different people.
Do not use a set of electrodes for
more than fifteen sessions, as the quality of the contact between the electrode and the skin, which is important for the comfort and effectiveness of stimulation, progressively degrades.
In certain people with very
sensitive skin, redness may be observed under the electrodes after a
stimulation session. Generally, this redness is completely harmless and disappears after 10 to 20 minutes. However, avoid starting a stimulation session on the same area until the redness is no longer evident.
II. PRESENTATION
1. Reception of equipment and accessories
Your stimulator is supplied with:
The stimulatorA battery chargerOne set of electrode cables with colour indicators (blue, green, yellow, red)Bags containing the electrodes (small (5 x 5 cm) and large (5 x 10 cm) electrodes)A user and applications manualA poster with the pictures for the placements of electrodes and the stimulation positionsA belt clip
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2. Presentation of the device
A – “On/Off” switch B – “i” button. To increase the energy level
of several channels simultaneously
C – Sockets for the 4 electrode cables
A
B
C
3
3
2
D
2
1
1
3. Guarantee
D – Electrode cables
channel 1 = blue channel 2 = green channel 3 = yellow channel 4 = red
E – “+”/“–” keys of the 4 stimulation channels F – Compartment for the rechargeable battery G – Belt clip socket
E
F
G
4
4
Refer to the flyer attached.
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4. Maintenance
6. Use conditions
To clean your unit, use a soft duster
and an alcohol-based cleaning product, which does not contain any solvents.
The user must not attempt any repairs
to the device or any of its accessories. Never dismantle the Compex or the charger containing high-voltage parts because of risk of electric discharge.
Compex Médical SA declines all
responsibility for damages and consequences resulting from any attempt to open, modify or repair the device or any of its components by a person or a service centre not officially approved by Compex Médical SA.
Compex stimulators do not require
calibration or verification of perfor­mance parameters. The characteris­tics are systematically verified and validated for each device manufactu­red. These characteristics are stable and do not vary when used under normal conditions.
If your device seems to not function
as expected, regardless of the situation, contact an official Compex service centre for assistance.
Medical and health professionals must
refer to local legislation for informa­tion related to maintenance. Nor­mally, these laws require verification of certain criteria at regular intervals.
5. Storage and transportation conditions
The Compex contains rechargeable
batteries and so the storage and transportation conditions must not exceed the following figures:
Storage and transportation temperature: from -20°C to 45°
Max. relative humidity: 75% Atmospheric pressure: from 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Temperature of use: from 0°C to 40°C Max. relative humidity: from 30% to 75% Atmospheric pressure: from 700 hPa to1060 hPa
Do not use in an explosion risk area.
7. Elimination
The Directive 2002/96/CEE (WEEE)
has a first priority, the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equip­ment, and in addition, the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste.
The pictogram wheeled bin barred
means that the equipment can not be thrown with the household refuse, but that it makes the object of a selective collection.
The equipment has to be given to a
suitable collection point for the treatment.
By this way, you contribute to the
safeguarding of the natural resources and the human health protection. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with your country’s national laws governing the disposal of such items.
8. Standards
The Compex is based directly on
medical technology.
To guarantee your safety, the design,
manufacturing and distribution of Compex are in conformity with the requirements of the European Directive 93/42/CEE.
The device is in conformity with the
standard for general safety rules for electromedical devices IEC 60601-1, the standard for electromagnetic compatibility IEC 60601-1-2 and the standard for special safety rules for
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nerve and muscle stimulators IEC 60601-2-10.
Current international standards (IEC
60601-2-10 AM1 2001) require that a warning be given concerning the application of electrodes to the thorax (increased risk of cardiac fibrillation).
Directive 2002/96/CEE Waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE).
9. Patent
Snap electrode: patent pending.
10. Normalised symbols
Important: Under some
conditions, the effective figure for the stimulation pulses can exceed 10 mA and 10 V. The information given in this handbook must be strictly observed.
The Compex is a class II device
unit with its own internal electric
power, with type BF applied sections.
Waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
The “On/Off” switch is a
multi-function key:
Functions Symbol N°(according to CEI 878)
On/Off (2 positions, stable) 01-03 Waiting or preparation for part of the unit 01-06 Stop (switching off) 01-10
11. Technical information
General points
Power supply: NIMH rechargeable
battery (NIMH) (4,8 V ª 1200 mA/h).
Chargers: The only chargers used
for recharging the battery bear the following information:
Type TR503-02-E-133A03 Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max.
EUROPE
Output 9V / 400mA / 6W Type TR1509-06-E-133A03
Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max. Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
USA
Type TR503-02-E-133A03 Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max. Output 9V / 400mA / 6W
Type TR1509-06-E-133A03 Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max. Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
UK
Type TR503-02-E-133A03 Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max. Output 9V / 400mA / 6W
Type TR1509-06-E-133A03 Input 90-264 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.5A max. Output 9V / 1.4A / 15W
Neurostimulation
All electrical specifications are given
for a charge between 500 and 1000 ohms per channel.
Channels: four independent and individually adjustable channels electrically insulated from each other and from ground
Impulse shape: constant rectangular current compensated to eliminate any direct current component to avoid any residual skin polarisation
Maximum current of an impulse: 80 milliamperes Intensity increase interval:
– Manual stimulation intensity adjustment: 0-444 (energy units) – Impulse duration: 0.5 mA
Impulse duration: from 50 to 400 microseconds Maximum quantity of electricity per impulse:
80 microcoulombs (2 x 40 µC compensated) Typical rise time for an impulse:
3 microseconds (between 20% and 80% of maximum current)
Impulse frequency: from 1 to 150 Hertz
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III. DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Before using the unit for the first time, you are strongly advised to take careful note of
the counter-indications and safety measures detailed at the beginning of this manual (chapter I: “Warnings”), as this powerful equipment is neither a toy nor a gadget!
blue = channel 1 yellow = channel 3
1. Connections
The electrical impulses generated by
the Compex are transmitted to the nerves by self-adhesive electrodes. The choice of the size, the connection and the correct positioning of the electrodes are essential factors for ensuring effective and comfortable stimulation. So they require particular care. To do all this – and for information on the recommended stimulation positions – refer to the pictures and pictograms in the poster, and to the “Table with placements of electrodes and stimulation positions” in chapter VII. The specific applications contained in chapter VI also provide useful relevant information.
1a 1a1b1a
1a
green = channel 2 red = channel 4
It is important to place the electrodes correctly to the cable connectors; in order to do so, press strongly the connector to the electrode until you hear a double click.
Connecting the charger
The Compex has considerable opera-
ting autonomy, as it uses rechargeable batteries. To recharge them, use the charger supplied with your device and connect it to the base of the device, then plug the charger in a socket.
To recharge the Compex, first
disconnect the electrode cables from the device.
Before using your stimulator for the
first time, it is always strongly recommended that you completely charge the battery to improve its autonomy and extend its working life.
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Fig.1 – Base of device
1a Sockets for the four electrode cables 1b Socket for the battery charger
Connecting the electrodes and cables
The electrode cables are connected
to the stimulator through sockets on the base of the device.
Four cables can be connected
simultaneously to the four channels of the device.
For easier use and better identifica-
tion of the four channels, we advise you to follow the colour of the electrode cables and the stimulator sockets:
2. Preliminary settings: language, light intensity and sound volume
Before using the unit for the first
time, you should select the working language of the device which is displayed on the options screen. Proceed as per the instructions described below.
Afterwards, for the greatest comfort,
Compex offers you a number of setting options (operating language selection, display contrast setting and sound volume setting).
To do this, display the options
screen by pressing the “On/Off” switch on the left of the Compex and hold it down for a few seconds.
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2d
Fig.2
2a To select the language of your choice, press
the “+”/“–” key of channel 1 (to go up or down), until the desired language is displayed in white characters on a black background.
2b To set the contrast of the display, press the
“+”/“–” key of channel 2 (“+” to increase the preferred percentage and “–” to reduce it).
2c To set the sound volume, press the “+”/“–” of
channel 3 (“+” to increase the preferred percen­tage and “–” to reduce it).
2d To confirm the parameters selected, press
the “On/Off” switch. Your stimulator saves your options. It is now ready for use with the settings you selected.
3. Selecting a program category
To switch on your stimulator, briefly
press the “On/Off” switch on the left of the Compex. A musical signal can be heard and a screen showing the different program categories is displayed.
Before choosing a program, you
should select the desired category.
2a 2b 2c
3b To confirm your choice and to move on to
the program selection screen (see the next section: “Selecting a program”), press the “+”/“–” key of channel 4.
3c Press the “On/Off” key to switch off the
stimulator.
4. Selecting a program
To choose a program, it is particularly
useful to consult chapter VI of this manual (“Programs and specific applica­tions”).
Regardless of the category you selected
in the previous step, a list containing a select number of programs appears on the screen.
4a To select the desired program, press
the “+”/“–” key of channel 1 (to go up or down), until the desired program is displayed in white characters on a black background.
4b Press the “On/Off” key to return to the
previous screen.
4c After selecting the desired program,
press the “+”/“–” key of channel 4 which, depending on the program selected, displays the symbol or .
a) = the stimulation session starts
immediately;
b) = a parameter setting screen displays.
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START
3c
Fig.3
3a To select the desired category, press the
“+”/“–” key of channel 1 (to go to the left) or channel 3 (to go to the right), until the desired category is displayed in a frame.
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4b
Fig.4
4a
4c
5. Personalising a program
The program personalisation screen is not available for all programs.
5d
5e
Fig.5
5a Certain programs require manual selection
of the muscular group that you want to stimu­late and a figurine is displayed above channel 1. To select your desired group, press the “+”/“–” key of channel 1 (to go up or down). The seven muscular groups are displayed in succession in black on the figurine:
Abdomen and Lower back
5a 5b 5c 5f
vb
c
Thighs
5b The warming-up sequence suggested for
some programs is active by default (an ani­mated rising convection symbol above the heater). If you prefer to skip this sequence, press the “+”/“–” key of channel 2.
Warming-up
No warming-up
Current international standards
require that a warning be given
concerning the application of electrodes to the thorax (increased risk of cardiac fibrillation).
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Forearms and Hands
td
Thorax and Back
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Buttocks
5c Certain programs allow you to adjust the level of work. To do this, press the “+”/“–” key of
channel 3 (to go up or down), until the desired level of work is displayed.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
5d Total program time in minutes. 5e By pressing the “On/Off” key, you can
return to the previous screen.
j
Legs and Feet
e
Shoulders and Arms
5f To confirm your selection and start the
program, press the “+”/“–” key of channel 4.
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6. During the stimulation session
Setting stimulation energy
When the program starts, the Compex
prompts you to increase the stimula­tion energy, a key factor for the effec­tiveness of the stimulation.
6d
6b
6c
6e
Fig.6
6a The Compex “bleeps” and the symbols of the
four channels flash, changing from “+” to “000”: the four channels are at 0 energy. You must increase the stimulation energy so that the stimulation can start. To do this, press the “+” of the keys of the relevant channels, until the desired setting is reached. If you want to increase the energy level of all four channels simultaneously, press the “i” button, located below the “On/Off” key. You can also increase the energy level of three first channels, by pressing the “i” button twice, or the energy level of two first channels only, by pressing three times this button. Once you activate the “i” button, the associated channels are highlighted in white on a black background.
6b Remaining time in minutes and seconds. 6c The animated rising convection symbol
represented the warming-up sequence.
6d Session progression scale. For details on how
it works, see the following section (“Program progression”).
6e By pressing the “On/Off” key, you can return
to the previous screen.
6a
Program progression
Stimulation does really start when the
stimulation energy has been increased. The screens that are displayed during stimulation allow you to observe the progression of the session. These screens may differ from one program to another. The examples reproduced
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below are sufficient for you to understand the general rules.
7a
Fig.7
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8b
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7a-8a Remaining time (in minutes and
seconds) before the end of the program.
7b-8b A small animated symbol indicating
category to which the program belongs.
7c-8c Session progression scale:
The progression scale is composed of three distinct parts: the program consists of three stimulation sequences, i.e., warming up (light hatching /left), the actual work (black area/centre) and relaxation at the end of the program (heavier hatching/right). The progression scale can be also entirely hatched: the program then consists of a single stimulation sequence. The small cursor located just below the scale moves horizontally and indicates precisely the state of progression of the program (here: start of the first sequence, i.e., the work sequence).
7d-8d Contraction and active rest time bar:
This bar is displayed at the right of the pro­gression scale, but only during the work sequence. It indicates the duration of the contraction and active rest times.
7d The cursor is located under the black (left)
part of the bar: you are in a muscular contrac­tion phase.
7c
7e
7b
7f
8c
8e
8f
7d
8d
8d The cursor is located under the hatched
(right) part of the bar: you are in an active rest phase.
The stimulation energy during the
active rest phase is automatically set at 50% of the stimulation energy during the muscular contraction.
7e-8e Bar charts: 7e The muscular contraction phase is repre-
sented by the bar charts of the stimulation channels used (which become black during the contraction phase).
8e The active rest phase is represented by
the bar charts of the stimulation channels used (which become hatched during the active rest phase).
7f-8f You can interrupt the program momen-
STOP
tarily ( = “PAUSE”) ”) by pressing the “On/Off” key. If you wish to restart the session, simply press the “+”/“–” key of channel 4.
After an interruption, stimulation
restarts at 80% of the stimulation energy set before the .
STOP
Adjusting stimulation energy
9a
End of program
10a
10b
Fig.10
10a At the end of the session, you hear a
musical signal and a small flag is displayed.
10b It is then only necessary to switch off
the stimulator by pressing the “On/Off” key ( ).
OFF
7. Electricity consumption and recharging
Never recharge the stimulator with
cables still connected to it.
Never recharge the batteries with a charger different from the one supplied by Compex.
The Compex runs on rechargeable
batteries. The discharge time depends on the programs and stimulation energy used.
Before using your stimulator for
the first time, it is always strongly recommended that you completely charge the battery to improve its au­tonomy and extend its working life. If you do not use your device for a long period of time, please regularly recharge the battery.
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9a During the session, the Compex “bleeps”
and some symbols start to flash above the active channels (over the energy indications): the Compex is prompting you to increase the stimulation energy level. If you cannot support an increase of the energy, just ignore this message.
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Electricity consumption
The symbol of a small battery indicates
the charge level of the batteries.
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11b
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11a The small battery symbol has only two
reference marks: The batteries are losing their charge. Interrupt the session and recharge the device (see the following section).
11b The , symbol normally displayed
above the “+”/“–” key of channel 4 has disappea­red ( ) and the small battery flashes: The batteries are completely flat. It is no longer possible to use the device. Recharge it immediately (see the following section).
START
13a
Fig.13
Recharging
To recharge the Compex, first
disconnect the electrode cables from the device, then plug the charger in a socket and lastly connect the stimula­tor to the charger (see in section I: “Connecting the charger”). The charge menu illustrated below appears automatically.
12a
Fig.12
12a The Compex has been charging for 3 mi-
nutes and 8 seconds (a full charge may take from 1h30 to 2 hours with the rapid charger delivered with your device).
12b Charging is in progress and the small
battery symbol is not completely full. When charging is completed, total charge duration flashes and the small battery is completely full. The Compex switches off automatically as soon as you disconnect the charger.
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12b
8. Problems and solutions
Electrode fault
13a-14a The Compex “bleeps” and alterna-
tively displays the symbol of a couple of elec­trodes and an arrow pointing to the channel where a problem has been detected. Below, the stimulator has detected an electrode
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fault on channel 2.
14a
Fig.14
This message may mean that:
1) there is no electrode connected to this channel;
2) the electrodes are old, worn out and/or the contact is poor: try using new electrodes;
3) the electrode cable is defective: try it using another channel. If cable shows a default again, please replace.
Recharging error
A recharging error may happen
during charging. The Compex “bleeps” continuously and the following screen is displayed:
Fig.15
If this message appears, disconnect
the charger and the device switches off automatically. Please contact the hotline, noting this error code.
If, for any reason, you experience
any other trouble with your device, please contact the hotline mentioned and approved by Compex Médical SA.
IV. HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK?
The principle of electrostimulation is
to stimulate nerve fibres by means of electrical impulses transmitted by electrodes.
The electrical impulses generated by
Compex stimulators are high-quality impulses – ensuring safety, comfort and efficiency – that stimulate different types of nerve fibres:
1. the motor nerves to stimulate a muscular
response. The quantity of work and the benefits obtained depend on the stimulation parameters. This is known as electromuscularstimulation (EMS).
2. certain types of sensitive nerve fibres to
obtain analgesic or pain-relieving effects.
1. Motor nerve stimulation (EMS)
In voluntary activity, the order for
muscular work comes from the brain, which sends a command to the nerve fibres in the form of an electrical signal. This signal is then transmitted to the muscular fibres, which contract.
The principle of electrostimulation
accurately reproduces the process observed during a voluntary contrac­tion. The stimulator sends an electrical current impulse to the nerve fibres, exciting them. This excitation is then transmitted to the muscular fibres causing a basic mechanical response (= muscular twitch). The latter constitutes the basic requirement for muscular contraction.
This muscular response is completely
identical to muscular work controlled by the brain. In other words, the muscle cannot distinguish whether the command comes from the brain or from the stimulator.
The parameters of the Compex
programs (number of impulses per second, contraction time, rest time, total program time) subject the
Electrical
impulse
Excitation
Motor nerve
Stimulated muscle
Basic mechanical response = muscular twitch
Excitation
transmission
muscles to different types of work, according to muscular fibres. In fact, different types of muscular fibres may be distinguished according to their respective contraction speed: slow, intermediate and fast fibres. The fast fibres will obviously predominate in a sprinter, while a marathon runner will have more slow fibres.
With a good knowledge of human
physiology and a perfect mastery of the stimulation parameters of the various programs, the muscular work can be directed very precisely towards the desired goal (muscular reinforce­ment, increased blood flow, firming up, etc.).
2. Stimulation of the sensitive nerves
The electrical impulses can also excite
the sensitive nerve fibres to obtain an analgesic or pain-relieving effect.
The stimulation of the tactile sensitive
nerve fibres blocks the transmission of pain by the nervous system. The stimulation of another type of sensitive fibres creates an increase in the production of endorphins and, therefore, a reduction of pain.
With pain relief programs, electrosti-
mulation can be used to treat localized sharp or chronic pains as well as muscular pains.
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Do not use the pain relief programs for
a long period without medical advice.
Benefits of electrostimulation
Electrostimulation is a very effective way to make your muscles work:
with significant improvement of different
muscular qualities,
without cardio-vascular or mental fatigue,
with limited stress on the joints and tendons.
Electrostimulation thus allows a greater quantity of work by the muscles compared with voluntary activity.
To be effective, this work must involve the greatest possible number of muscular fibres. The number of fibres working depends on the stimulation
energy. It will therefore be necessary to use the maximum tolerable energy. The user controls this aspect of stimulation. The higher the stimula­tion energy, the greater the number of muscu­lar fibres that are working and, therefore, the more significant the progress achieved.
To maximize your results, Compex recommends that you complement your electrostimulation sessions with other efforts, like:
regular exercise,
proper and healthy nutrition,
balanced lifestyle.
V. USE PRINCIPLES
The use principles presented in this section should be considered general
rules. For all programs, it is recommended that you read carefully the information and advice on use presented in chapter VI of this manual (“Programs and specific applications”).
1.Placement of electrodes
It is recommended that you comply
with the suggested placements. To do this, refer to the pictures and pictograms shown on the poster and to the “Table with placements of electrodes and stimulation positions” in chapter VII.
A stimulation cable consists of two
poles:
a positive pole (+) = red connection a negative pole (–) = black connection
A different electrode must be connec-
ted to each of the two poles.
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Note: It is possible and normal to
have an electrode arrangement that leads one electrode connection free from a cable.
Depending on the characteristics of
the current used for each program, the electrode connected to the positive pole (red connection) is more effective when placed in a “strategic” position.
For all muscle electrostimulation
programs, i.e., programs involving muscle contractions, it is important to place the positive polarity electrode on the muscle motor point.
The choice of electrodes size (large or
small) and the correct positioning of the electrodes on the muscular group to be stimulated are determinant and essential factors for the effectiveness of the stimulation. 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. If necessary, find the best position by slightly moving the positive polarity electrode, so as to obtain the best muscle contraction or the position that seems most comfortable.
Compex Group disclaims all
responsibility for electrodes positioned
in any other manner.
2.Stimulation positions
To determine the stimulation position
to adopt depending on the placement of the electrodes and the chosen program, refer to the pictures and pictograms on the poster and to the “Table with placements of electrodes and stimulation positions” in chapter VII.
The stimulation position depends on
the muscular group to be stimulated and the program chosen.
For the programs involving powerful
muscular contractions, the muscle should always be stimulated in an isometric fashion. Consequently, you should fix the extremity of the stimula­ted limb(s) firmly. 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 of programs (for
example, the
Active recovery
Pain
programs and the
program), which do not involve powerful muscular contractions, position yourself as comfortably as possible.
3.Setting the stimulation energy level
In a stimulated muscle, the number
of recruited fibres depends on the stimulation energy. For the programs involving powerful muscular contrac­tions, it is therefore absolutely neces­sary to use maximum stimulation energy, always at the limit of what you can support, so as to involve the greatest possible number of fibres.
The “Table with placements of
electrodes and stimulation positions” in chapter VII provides information on the energy to use, depending on the selected program.
4.Progression in the levels
In general, it is not advisable to go
through the different levels quickly with the intention of reaching level 5 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 a week at the last level reached.
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VI. PROGRAMS AND SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
The applications that follow are given by way of example. They provide a
better understanding of how electrostimulation sessions can be combined with voluntary activity. These protocols will help you to determine the best proce­dure to follow depending on your needs (choice of the program, muscular group, duration, placement of the electrodes, body position).
You can of course choose a muscular
group different from the one indicated, depending on the activities you prac­tice or the body area you wish to stimulate.
The specific applications provide you
information on the placement of elec­trodes and the stimulation position to adopt. This information is represented by numbers (placement of electrodes) and letters (stimulation position). They refer to the “Table with place­ments of electrodes and stimulation positions” in chapter VII and to the
poster with the pictures for the placements of electrodes and the pictograms for the body positions. The table also indicates the stimulation energy to use, according to the program.
You must select in the device the
muscular group indicated on the figurine. When no figurine appears (–), it is not necessary to choose the muscular group: the selection is automatic.
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Pain relief category
Physical pain is an abnormal and unpleasant sen-
sation caused by an injury, a disorder or incorrect functioning of a part of our organism. It is always a signal sent to us by our bodies, one that should not be ignored, and that in all cases requires us to consult a doctor if it does not disappear quickly.
he approach to pain adopted by the medical
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profession has changed considerably in recent years. Treatment of the cause is always fundamental, however the pain as such must be otherwise removed or at least considerably reduced and made bearable for the patient. The means to combat pain have developed greatly, and there is no longer any hesitation today in using powerful analgesics to improve the quality of life of patients.
It is within this context that recourse to electrothe-
rapy has developed. Excitation of the nerve fibres of sensation by means of electrical micro-impulses is often the preferred method of combatting pain. Today, such analgesic electrotherapy is widely used, particularly in rehabilitation medicine and in specialist pain treatment centres.
The precision of electrical currents allows the anal-
gesic action to be accurately targeted according to the type of pain. It is up to the user to choose the most appropriate program for the type of pain and to follow practical recommendations in order to obtain maximum effect.
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If the pain is great and/or persistent, you are advised to consult a doctor. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and put in place therapeutic actions designed to encourage disappearance of the disorder.
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Table of the pathologies
Pain relief
Pathologies
Neuralgia of the upper limb (brachial neuralgia)
Chronic muscular pain
(polymyalgia)
Contracture (eg: localized
contracture in external side of the calf)
Chronic muscular pain in the back of the neck
(cervical pain)
Muscular pain in the thoracic region (thoracic back pain)
Muscular pain in the low region (low back pain)
Muscular pain in the low back region associated with pain in the buttocks and at the back of the thights (lumbosciatica)
Programs
Modulated
TENS
Endorphinic
Decontracture
Cervical pain
Thoracic back
pain
Low back pain
Lumbosciatica
References
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See application
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See application
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See application
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Sharp and recent muscular pains affecting a muscle in the low back (lumbago)
Chronic elbow pain
(epicondylitis = tennis elbow)
Recent and acute back of the neck muscle pains
(torticollis)
Chronic pain in the joints
(eg: arthrosis of the knee = gonarthrosis)
Lumbago
Epicondylitis
Torticollis
Arthralgia
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See application
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See application
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See application
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Pain relief
Table of the Pain relief programs
Programs Effects
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Uses
Modulated
TENS
Endorphinic
Decontracture
Cervical
pain
Thoracic
back pain
Low
back pain
Lumbosciatica
Lumbago
Blocks transmission of pain by the nervous system
Analgesic action through the release of endorphinis Increased blood flow
Reduced muscular tension Relaxing effect
Analgesic action through the release of endorphinis Increased blood flow
Analgesic action through the release of endorphinis Increased blood flow
Analgesic action through the release of endorphinis Increased blood flow
Analgesic action through the release of endorphinis Increased blood flow
Reduced muscular tension Relaxing effect
All acute or chronic localized pain
To combat chronic muscular pain
To combat recent and localized muscular pain
Analgesic current specifically adapted to pains in the back of the neck
Analgesic current specifically adapted to low back pain (lumbar region)
Analgesic current specifically adapted to low back pain (lumbar region)
Analgesic current specifically adapted to low back pain (lumbar region) combined with pain in the buttocks running down the rear of the thigh and sometimes into the leg and foot
Analgesic current specifically adapted to sharp and sudden low back pain (lumar region)
Epicondylitis
Torticollis
Arthralgia
The use of pain relief programs should not be prolonged without medical advice
Blocks transmission of pain by the nervous system
Reduced muscular tension Relaxing effect
Blocks transmission of pain by the nervous system
Analgesic current specifically adapted to persistent pain int he elbow
Analgesic current specifically adapted to acute and sharp pains int he back of the neck
Analgesic current specifically adapted to persistent pain in a joint, as in osteoarthritis and rheu­matsim (all joints in the limbs except the elbow: see the Epi- condylitis program above)
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Specific applications
Pain relief
Neuralgia of the upper limb (brachial neuralgia)
Some people suffer from arthritis in the
joints of the vertebrae at the back of the neck, or from arthritis or periarthritis of the shoulder. These situations often give rise to pain that runs down one arm and is known as “brachial neuralgia”. These arm pains that start in the shoulder or the back of the neck can be reduced with the Compex Modulated TENS program by following the practical recommendations outlined below.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day minimum, then adapt according to how the pain develops
According to requirements, the Modulated TENS program can be repeated a number of times during the same day
Program: Modulated TENS
Chronic muscular pain (polymyalgia)
Some people suffer from muscular pain
that affects several muscles or parts of different muscles at the same time. The localization of this chronic pain can vary over time. These continual and diffuse muscle pains are the result of chronic contractures in which acids and toxins accumulate, irritating the nerves and causing pain. The particularly effective against such pain since, in addition to its pain-reducing effect, it increases the blood flow to the contractured muscular groups and removes from them accumulations of acids and toxins.
Example: localized pain in the biceps.
However, the pain may affect other muscular groups. The practical application illustrated below remains valid, but it is then necessary to place the electrodes on the muscular group concerned.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10 minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Endorphinic
Endorphinic program is
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Contracture (eg: localized contracture in external side of the calf)
After tiring muscle work, intense training
or a sporting competition, certain muscles or certain parts of muscles often remain tense and slightly painful. These are known as muscular contractures which should disappear after a few days with rest, good rehydration, a balanced food intake with mineral salts and application of the Decontracture program. The phenomenon of contracture frequently affects the calf muscles, but can also occur with other muscles. In this case, simply follow the same practical recommendations as below, but place the electrodes on the muscular group concerned.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Decontracture
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Chronic muscular pain in the back of the neck (cervical pain)
Positions in which the muscles of the
back of the neck remain tense for long periods of time, for example working in front of a computer screen, may be responsible for the onset of pain in the back of the neck or on either side of the base of the neck, in the upper back. These pains are due to a contracture of the muscles, of which the prolonged tension crushes the blood vessels and prevents the blood from supplying and oxygenating the muscle fibres. If this phenomenon is prolonged, there is an accumulation of acid and the blood vessels atrophy. The pain then becomes continuous or appears after only a few minutes spent working in an unfavourable position.
These chronic pains in the back of the
neck can be treated effectively with the
Cervical pain program, which reactivates
the circulation, drains accumulations of acid, oxygenates the muscles, develops the capillaries and relaxes the contractu­red muscles.
Pain relief
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10 minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Cervical pain
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Muscular pain in the thoracic region (thoracic back pain)
Vertebral arthritis and positions in which
the muscles of the spinal column remain under tension for long periods of time are often responsible for the onset of pain in the middle of the back, which is accen­tuated with fatigue. Pressure of the fingers on the muscles on either side of the spinal column can often trigger a sharp pain.
These pains are due to a contracture of
the muscles, of which the prolonged tension crushes the blood vessels and prevents the blood from supplying and oxygenating the muscle fibres. If the phenomenon is prolonged, there is an accumulation of acid and the blood vessels atrophy. The pain then becomes continuous or can appear after only a few minutes spent working in an unfavourable position.
These chronic back pains can be effectively
treated with the Thoracic back pain program which reactivates the circulation, drains accumulations of acid, oxygenates the muscles, develops the capillaries and relaxes the contractured muscles.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/week with a 10 minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Thoracic back pain
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Muscular pain in the low back region (low back pain)
Low-back pain is the most frequently
encountered pain. In a standing position, the entire weight of the trunk is concen­trated on the joints between the last vertebrae and the sacrum. The low back region is therefore under particular strain. The discs between the vertebrae are crushed and the low back muscles contractured and painful.
There are very many treatments for the
relief of low back pain sufferers; among
these, the specific currents of the Compex
Low back pain program provide an
appreciable improvement and can even resolve the problem if it is essentially muscular in origin.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 2 x/day, with a 10 minute break between the 2 sessions
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Low back pain
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Muscular pain in the low back region associated with pain in the buttocks and at the back of the thighs (lumbosciatica)
Low back pain is the most frequent pain.
When standing, the entire weight of the trunk is concentrated on the joints between the last vertebrae and the sacrum. The low back region is therefore placed under particular strain. The discs between the vertebrae are crushed and the low back muscles are contracted and painful.
The discs between the last two vertebrae
or between the last vertebra and the sacrum frequently become damaged as a result of the pressure of the vertebrae. This damage can give rise to an irritation, or compres­sion, of the nerve roots which exit the spinal column and continue down the buttocks and legs. The pain not only affects the low back, but also runs down the side of one buttock, the back of the thigh and sometimes into the leg. In this case the condition is known as lumbosciatica, for which it is always necessary to consult a doctor, so that the degree of compression of the nerve roots can be assessed and a suitable treatment prescribed.
The specific currents of the Compex
Lumbosciatica program provide an
effective treatment against pain, but must always be used as a supplement to other treatments prescribed by your doctor.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 3 x/week
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Lumbosciatica
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Pain relief
Sharp and recent muscular pains affecting a muscle in the low back (lumbago)
During back movement, for example
when lifting something, when turning or when standing up straight after bending down, a sudden pain can be triggered in the low back. Those who suffer from this problem present a contracture of the low back muscles and feel a sharp pain in this region; because they cannot stand completely straight, they remain bent over on one side. All of these symptoms indicate what is known as lumbago, which is prin­cipally the result of a sharp and intense contracture of the low back muscles (lumbar region).
In a situation such as this, it is always
necessary to consult a doctor to receive appropriate treatment.
In addition to such treatment, the specific
Compex effectively to relax the muscles and remove the pain.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, 3 x/week
Program: Lumbago
Lumbago program can help
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
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Chronic elbow pain (epicondylitis = tennis elbow)
All tendons of the muscles that allow us
to stretch our hand, wrist and fingers end at the small external bone mass of the elbow (epicondyle). Hand and finger movements therefore transmit tensions that are concentrated in the tendon endings at this bone mass.
When hand movements are repetitive, as
is the case for painters, tennis players or even those who constantly use the mouse of a computer system, small injuries, accompanied by inflammation and pain, develop in the region of the epicondyle. This is known as "epicondylitis", which is characterised by pain around the external bone mass of the elbow when pressure is applied or when the forearm muscles are contracted.
The Compex Epicondylitis program
supplies specific current to combat this type of pain. It acts effectively as a supplement to rest.
However, it is neccary to consult your
doctor if the pain gets worse or does not disappear quickly after a few sessions.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 2 x/week minimum, then adapt according to how the pain develops
According to requirements, the Epicondylitis program can be repeated several times during the same day
Program: Epicondylitis
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Pain relief
Torticollis (recent and acute back of the neck muscle pains)
As a consequence of various circumstances,
such as, for example, a rather sudden movement of the neck, an incorrect sleeping position or exposure to a cold environment, a sharp pain may be felt in the back of the neck often accompanied by a considerable reduction of the mobility of the cervical region. A person affected by this problem has contracted muscles in the back of the neck and feels a sharp pain there. Together these symptoms represent what is known as “torticollis”, which is mainly the result of a sharp and intense contracture of the muscles in the back of the neck.
In this kind of situation, it is always neces-
sary to consult a doctor in order to receive appropriate treatment.
In addition, Compex' specific Torticollis
program can effectively help to relax the muscles and eliminate the pain.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day
You are advised to consult your doctor if no improvement is observed after the first week of use
Program: Torticollis
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Chronic pain in the joints (eg: gonarthrosis = arthrosis of the knee)
Various factors, such as an overweight
condition, age, shock, incorrect body positions, compressions, etc., are bad for the joints. Under the action of these unfavourable factors, the joints deteriorate, and become inflamed and painful. This is known as arthritis, mostly affecting the large joints, such as the hip, the knee or the shoulder. The pain in these joints is called “arthralgia”.
The Compex Arthralgia program supplies
specific currents to combat this type of pain.
The Arthralgia program does not lead to
regeneration of the joint but can be used to supplement treatment prescribed by the doctor, who must always be consulted for this type of pain.
Cycle duration: 1 week, 1 x/day minimum, then adapt according to how the pain develops
According to requirements, the Arthralgia program can be repeated several times during the same day
Program: Arthralgia
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Massage category
he programs of the Compex ≥category subject
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the muscles of the stimulated region to moderate
activity, which produces beneficial
effects that help to improve physical comfort and
well-being.
emaining in the same working position for a long
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time (for example, sitting in front of a computer
screen), conditions of stress, repeated jostling,
insufficient muscular conditioning before physical
activity are all very frequent situations that are
often responsible for uncomfortable bodily
sensations.
The automatic progression of the various stimula-
tion sequences, specific to each program of the
Massage
effects of stimulation to his own needs and objectives.
category, allows each user to adapt the
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If strong pain persists, the programs of the Massage category should never be used for long periods without first seeking medical advice.
Massage
Programs
Relaxing
massage
Reviving
massage
Toning
massage
Effects Uses
Decreased muscular tension Drainage of the toxins
responsible for the exaggerated increase of muscular tone
Effect of well-being and relaxation
Considerable increase of blood flow in the stimulated region
Improvement of tissue oxygenation
Elimination of free radicals
Activation of blood circulation Recovery of muscular
contractile properties Invigorating effect
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To eliminate uncomfortable or painful sensations, following an exaggerated increase of muscular tone
To contrast effectively sensations of fatigue and localised heaviness
To prepare the muscles in an ideal manner before an unusual/one-time physical activity
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Specific applications
Massage
Treatment of uncomfortable muscular tensions in the back of the neck
Remaining in a seated position for long
periods, associated with repetitive movements of the upper limbs (as is frequently the case in front of a computer screen), is often responsible for an uncomfortable – or even painful – increase of muscle tension of the back of the neck muscles.
Any other condition of stress may also
create situations leading to a state of excessive muscular tension, which is often responsible for painful or uncomfortable sensations.
The in-depth effects produced by the
Relaxing massage
contrast effectively such painful sensations, with a particularly significant result in terms of relaxation.
Cycle duration: To be used on the back of the neck muscles, whenever an occasional sensation of painful muscular tension is felt; to be repeated, if necessary, in cases of particularly strong muscular tension
Program:
Relaxing massage
program enable to
Treatment of a localised sensation of heaviness or an occasional state of fatigue
The many stresses of everyday life are
often responsible for uncomfortable, or even painful, physical sensations. A circulation slowdown is often the result of insufficient physical activity, frequently aggravated by the need in one’s working life to remain in the same position for many hours (in a seated position, for example).
Although not serious, this simple “vascular
slowdown” is, however, frequently the cause of unpleasant sensations (for example: a sensation of heaviness, often localised in the lower limbs, but also, at times, in another region of the body).
The program produces, in the greatest
comfort, a reactivation of the blood circulation that allows an acceleration of tissue oxygenation and the elimination of painful sensations, due to insufficient physical effort.
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Cycle duration: To be used on the calf muscles, whenever an occasional sensation of heaviness is felt; to be repeated, if necessary, in cases of persistent discomfort
Program:
Reviving massage
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Muscular and circulation conditioning before physical activity
People who regularly practise sports are
well aware of the transition, which is often painful, between a rest activity and an occasional physical effort.
The objective of the usual warming-up
techniques is to respond to this need to activate progressively the physiological functions involved in one-time physical activity. This physiological need is also very desirable for moderate but unusual physical efforts, as is frequently the case for most of us (treks, biking, jogging, etc.).
The
Toning massage
ideal benefit in the form of optimal muscular and circulation conditioning
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before any type of physical effort. It allows us to avoid the uncomfortable sensations – usually experienced during the first few minutes of unusual physical efforts – and to limit the secondary consequences of insufficient preparation (aches, etc.).
Cycle duration: To be used on the muscles most subject to stress in the physical activity involved (in this example: the quadriceps), in the last thirty minutes preceding physical activity
Program:
Toning massage
program offers an
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