Panasonic Real Pro Ultra Operation Manual

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Real Pro Ultra

Fall 2007

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Market Facts

• Market Size Estimate: $175M, 100,000 units

– 40,000 under $1000 (e.g. iJoy from Human

Touch, Premier, King Kong)

– 30,000 between $1000-2500 (HT, Panasonic,

Premier, King Kong)

– 20,000 above $2500 (Panasonic, HT, Sanyo,

Osim, Premier)

• Channels:

– Specialty Retailers—The Sharper Image,

Brookstone – Asian Retailers – Back Care Stores – Electronics Stores – Home Furniture – Catalogue/premium/other –Costco

• Demographic of User

– Half Men, Half Women – Half with a back problem, half who want to

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The Human Body

•500 muscles

• 200 bones

• 7 miles of nerve fiber

• 60,000 miles of blood vessels

• More than 1,600 gallons of blood is pumped by the human heart daily

• 500,000 touch receptors

• 350 Acupoints

– 90 in your back and neck

Ki-Life Energy

The Energy in the Acupoint

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that Ki Life Energy is a vital life force that circulates throughout the entire body. Ki is manifested both as Yin and Yang.

Water

Wood

Fire

Metal

Earth

Tsubo

Meridians

Ki makes up the universe in the form of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. These five elements also represent our bodily constitution as human beings, making us one with the universe.

Ki-Life Energy, flows into our bodies, up from the earth in its Yin form and down from the heavens in its Yang form. The energy channels in our bodies through which it moves are called “meridians.”

The effort to affect energy flow in the Meridians is centered on particular points along these Meridians which have been found to be especially effective. These are known as acupoints or Tsubo points. Western medicine has confirmed the existence of these acupoints as areas where the body’s electricity flows more freely.

Half-back diagram

At times the Ki in these acupoints can become blocked or trapped. Through the special healing, the Ki can be freed and balanced.

Acupoints

Tsubo or acupoints are places where Ki accumulates on the meridians like pools in a stream. The tsubo are numbered according to their position on the meridian.

Modern scientific investigation has shown that the acupoints are often situated at places where there are particular physical features; for example, around joints, in the depressions between muscles, or where nerves run close to the skin’s surface. The electrical resistance of the skin at these points can be measured using electronic equipment and has been demonstrated to be lower than elsewhere on the body’s surface.

Each acupoint has specific properties or actions. These may include reducing pain, moving Ki in specific directions, calming the mind, heating or cooling the body, or balancing the Elements.

There are some 350 tsubo points scattered all over the human body. The majority of these are located on your neck and back. Stiffness or pain at an acupoint indicates some problem with the organ related to that specific acupoint. Stimulating the point can help relieve muscular stiffness and help improve circulation of the blood and other body fluids as well as improve waste removal. Organ function is improved as well as beneficial effects on the hormonal and nervous systems. The benefits help alleviate fatigue and promote good health.

Pressure applied

at a right-angle

reaches the

bottom of the

acupoint

Acupoints

Massage

The Benefits of Massage

Enhances General Health

• Enhances General Health

• Promotes well nourished and healthy skin

• Improves circulation of blood and lymph

• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility

• Encourages general relaxation

• Improves immune system functioning

• Improves energy flow

Alleviates Problem

Conditions

• General muscular tension and aches

• Tension headaches

• Muscular back pain

• Poor circulation

• Stress and anxiety

Combats Negative Effect of

Aging

• Enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility

• Improves blood and lymph circulation

• Promotes healthy and vibrant skin

• Improves immune system functioning

• Relieves muscle aches and stiffness

Relieves Effects of Stress

• Triggers relaxation response

• Relaxes tense muscles

• Reduces anxiety levels

• Normalizes blocked energy flow

• Restores a calm mind and well-being

Supports Fitness or Sports

Program

• Relieves tired and sore muscles

• Helps improve flexibility

• Relaxes tight muscles

• Speeds recovery from strenuous exertion

• Reduces anxiety of athletic competition

Compliments Other Health

Care

• Physical and Occupational Therapy

• Post-surgical patients

• Medical patients

• Chiropractic

• Psychotherapy

Source: Basic Kneads Massage

Acupoints on the Human Body

Shiatsu

The Japanese used the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with practices similar to acupuncture and developed Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a Japanese word, “shi” meaning finger, and “atsu” meaning pressure.

The art of Shiatsu uses a rhythmical motion to work on the flow of Ki that circulates through the body in meridians.

There are 12 Meridians on the human body and over 350 acupoints points. Approximately 90 of these points are located on your neck and back. In describing location of these Meridians and acupoints, the term “cun” is used. One cun is approximately the width of a thumb

Swedish

The term “Swedish Massage” is used to describe a variety of techniques designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them with a variety of strokes. “Effleurage” is the most popular type, which is a long gliding stroke, usually with the palm. “Petrissage” is a kneading movement of the hands. Swedish massage also uses circular palm motions, quick vibration of the body, and elements of tapping and stretching.

Compared to other massage styles, Swedish is more gentle than Shiatsu, but like other massage styles Swedish is both relaxing and invigorating, and benefits circulation.

Stretching the spine can help to relieve pressure on the intervertebral discs and to retain the normal Sshaped curve of the spine.

To stretch the spine and relieve the pressure, Panasonic Massage Lounger has a Rolling Massage function.

The Panasonic Massage Lounger follows the natural S-curve of the spine with its ergonomically designed track for a more natural, comfortable massage.

Rolling

The structure of the human body forces a constant heavy load upon the shoulders and lower back. Lack of exercise, sedentary work and poor posture increasingly lead to intervertebral disc conditions.

The “S” shaped curve is more prominent on the upper portion of the massage track (closer to the neck and upper back.) This allows the rollers to press down “from the top” and not directly from the back to push blood down to the heart and increase blood flow.

Panasonic’s 30”massage travel length assures vertebrae stretching from your neck to your lower back.

Kneading

Press

Shiatsu massage uses three intricate movements, pressure is applied gently to an acupoint, it is held, and then suddenly released. This massage technique is both relaxing and invigorating simultaneously.

Only Panasonic uses patented gear technology to develop the kneading function of the massage program. The finger movement of professional masseurs was analyzed to duplicate the movement.

Our massage loungers use upward and downward kneading to push the blood to the heart for better circulation.

Curve produced by professional masseur

Hold Release

Curve produced by Panasonic Massage Lounger

Our massage heads are like a professional masseur’s thumbs, soft to the touch but firm when at work. That’s why they can be gentle to the skin and yet be so effective.

Tapping

Poor circulation can lead to muscles with insufficient oxygen and nutrients, and exhausted nutrients not being replaced. This gives rise to tension and pain commonly known as stiff shoulders or neck pain. Muscle tension is also a common cause of headaches. Without treatment, the tense muscles harden and the tension spreads while generating pain in the surrounding areas.

Tapping improves the blood circulation of muscles and dissipates stiffness. Improved blood circulation leads to higher body temperature and better movement of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body as well as the removal of body wastes. Panasonic offers a tapping massage that uses a percussion technique of 500 beats per minute to effectively work out the tension in the muscles. The invigorating feeling after a tapping massage is an indication of heightened energy flow throughout the body.

Thermovision Study

Before Use

*The red areas indicate higher temperature due to improved circulation.

After Use

Blood circulation has clearly improved after a massage

The Making Of

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