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Safety
1.1
Purpose
The fitvibe smart is intended solely for vibration training. Before attempting to use
the fitvibe smart, read and understand the safety aspects and user instructions in this
manual.
1.2
Legal aspects of training
Training on the fitvibe smart is intended only for those who are physically capable of
undertaking a course of exercise. The legal regulations of the country apply.
1.3
Safety instructions
1.3.1 General
Only a technician authorized by Uniphy Elektromedizin GmbH & Co. KG is entitled
to carry out repairs or modifications and to add elements to the device.
The electrical system of the user must comply with all laws and regulations.
Follow the instructions and the directions in these user instructions.
Always keep these user instructions with the equipment.
Place the equipment on a horizontal and stable base.
Do not place any objects on the equipment.
Do not place the equipment in the sun or above a heat source.
Only use the device at a temperature in between +10°C and +40°C.
Do not use the equipment in a humid environment.
Do not let any liquid flow into the equipment.
Do not disinfect or sterilize the equipment; Clean the equipment with a dry or
moistened cloth.
All legal restrictions concerning the use of the device must be complied with.
1.3.2 Contra-Indications
Each user must check whether he or she suffers or might be suffering from one or
several of the following contra-indication before starting the vibration plate training.
If so only use the fitvibe smart when you have approval from a medical specialist.
Absolute contraindications:
Acute inflammations, infections and/ or fever
Acute arthropathy and arthrosis
Acute rheumatoid arthritis
Acute headache
Postoperative wounds
Implants / Endoprotheses
Metal or synthetic implants (e.g.. pacemaker, artificial cardiac
valves, recent stents)
Acute thromboses or increased thrombotic afflictions (6
months)
Acute back problems
Pregnancy
Severe osteoporosis with BMD < 70mg/ml
Spasticity
Morbus Sudeck Stadium I (CRPS I)
Tumors with metastases in the musculoskeletal system
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Fitvibe SMART
Relative contraindications: (use fitvibe only
after consulting a medical doctor.)
Epilepsy
Gallstones, kidney stones, bladder stones
Articular rheumatism and arthrosis
Heart failure, insufficiency NYHA III-IV
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Cardiac affections
Metal or plastic implants (piercing or gynecologic implants
Chronic back pain (6 months after acute appearing)
Severe diabetic mellitus with arterial circulation disorders
Tumors (in a period 5 years plus after appearing, excluding
metastases in the musculoskeletal system)
Spondylolisthesis without gliding
M. Parkinson
Chondromalasy of the joints of the lower extremities,
osteonecrosis and -chondrosis
Arterial circulation disorders (Stadium Fontaine III°)
Venous insufficiency with ulcus cruris
Morbus Sudeck Stadium II (CRPS)
Lymphatic edema
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