Rehabilitation Category - Compex VITALITY Gebrauchs- Und Anwendungshandbuch

Prevention of occasional swelling of the
feet and ankles
I nsufficient blood circulation in the veins
in unusual circumstances frequently gives
rise to an accumulation of blood and lymph
in the extremities of the lower limbs.
T his phenomenon, which results in
swelling of the ankles and feet, brings
with it an unpleasant sense of heaviness
and tension in the areas concerned. The
deep massage caused by the Lymphatic
drainage program will effectively activate
lymph return circulation and thus encou-
rage the elimination of this disorder.
Cycle duration: 8 weeks, 3 x/week
Use this treatment whenever you experience
occasional swelling of the feet and ankles
Program: Lymphatic drainage 25◊
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Rehabilitation category

he muscular consequences of any pathological
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problem must be treated by means of specific
programs. Indeed, improving the qualities of a
healthy muscle or restoring the potential of a
"convalescent" muscle require appropriate work
regimes. In order to "redevelop" a convalescent
muscle, it is necessary to use the programs of the
Rehabilitation
category.
uscle volume is quickly reduced after trauma to
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a bone or a joint, particularly if the injury is treated
by immobilisation and/or surgical intervention.
This muscular atrophy can be much more pro-
gressive in the case of a degenerative injury (such
as arthrosis, for example), since the reduction of
muscle activity then often increases slowly and is
superimposed on the developing pathology. The
phenomenon of atrophy is accompanied by a
reduction of muscle strength; however, these
disturbances are the consequence of various
alterations at the level of the muscle fibres.
n a rehabilitation process, it is essential, initially,
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to treat the atrophy (i.e. regain normal muscle
volume) before attempting to increase the strength
Reinforcement
of the muscle using the
he use of programs of the
T
category must under no circumstances replace
rehabilitation sessions carried out in the presence
of the physiotherapist. Although the restoration of
initial muscular qualities is a key factor in the pro-
cess of rehabilitation, other aspects (joint mobility,
vigilance, residual pain, etc.) can only be dealt
with effectively by a competent health professional.
ome pathologies and some post-operative
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rehabilitations require special precautions during
use; you are therefore always advised to seek the
opinion of your doctor or physiotherapist before
using any of the programs of the
category.
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 are specially designed to
have no harmful effect with regard to osteosynthesis equipment.
program.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation
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