Usage Guidelines; Placement Of Electrodes; Body Position; Adjusting Stimulation Energies - CefarCompex Physio 5 Bedienungsanleitung

IV USAGE GUIDELINES

1 - Placement of electrodes

For optimal results, use the electrode
positions recommended by CefarCompex.
For the placement of electrodes, refer to
the electrode placement illustration.
It is crucial to choose the right size of
the electrodes and correctly position
these on the muscle group you want
to stimulate to ensure the efficacy of
the treatment. To do this, always use
the sizes and positions shown in the
pictograms unless otherwise required by
medical needs. Where necessary, look for
the best possible position by slowly mov-
ing the electrode over the muscle until
you find the point that will produce the
best contraction (the motorpoint) or the
most comfort for the patient.
CefarCompex disclaims all responsi-
bility for consequences arising from
electrodes placed in other positions.

2 - Body position

Refer to the pictures of the electrodes
placement to determine the stimulation
position for your patient depending on
the placement of the electrodes and the
chosen programme. This position will
vary depending on the position of the
electrodes, the muscle group you wish
to stimulate, and the programme you
are using. For programmes that do not
involve muscle contractions (i.e.: Pain
relief programmes), make sure that the
patient is as comfortable as possible.
3 - Adjusting stimulation
energies
The number of fibres recruited in a
stimulated muscle depends on the
stimulation energies used. It is therefore
extremely important to use maximum
stimulation energies where possible in
order to recruit the maximum number
of fibres. If the stimulation energy is
too low, too few fibres will be obliged
to work and the improvement in muscle
quality will be negligible.
It takes at least 3 sessions to reach this
maximum energy level. The first few
sessions serve to introduce progressive
increments in stimulation energy (and
muscle contraction) levels and to help
the patient to become used to
the method.
After an initial warm-up period, which
should produce very clear muscle twitch-
es, increase the stimulation energies
gradually, contraction by contraction, for
the duration of the session.

4 - Level progression

Generally speaking, it is not advisable to
try to reach maximum stimulation levels
too quickly. The different levels in each
stimulation programme are designed to
re-educate the muscle gradually.
We recommend you to prioritize the
stimulation energies at each level to
recruit as many fibres as possible, before
moving on to the next level. Also seek to
progressively increase energy levels from
session to session.
For maintenance purposes, it is a good
idea to hold one session per week with
the energy level you used in the previous
cycle.
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