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• If you are pregnant.
• If you have cancer.
• After an operation, if strong muscle contractions could
affect the healing process.
• On acutely or chronically affected (injured or irritated) skin,
e.g. inflamed skin, whether painful or not, or reddened skin.
• On rashes (e.g. allergies), burns, bruises, swellings, as
well as open and healing wounds.
• On surgical scars that are still healing.
• If you are connected to a high-frequency surgical device.
This may lead to burns under the electrical muscle stim-
ulation areas.
• When under the influence of pain-relieving medication,
alcohol or sleeping tablets.
• Whilst undertaking any activity where an unexpected reac-
tion (e.g. strong muscle contractions even at low intensity)
could be dangerous, e.g. while driving or operating/driving
machinery.
• On a sleeping person.
• Do not use the device whilst using other devices that
transmit electrical impulses into your body.
• The device is suitable for self-treatment.
• For hygiene reasons, the cuff may only be used on one
person.
• Ensure that no metallic objects come into contact with
the electrodes during stimulation. Failure to do so could
result in spot burns.
• In the case of acute or chronic diseases of the gastro-
intestinal tract.
• In the case of metallic implants.
• If you use an insulin pump.
• In areas with high humidity such as in the bathroom or
when bathing or showering.
The device must not be used:
• In the head area: this can trigger seizures.
• In the neck/carotid artery area: this can cause a cardiac
arrest.
• In the throat and larynx area: this can trigger muscular
cramps, which may cause suffocation.
• In the ribcage area: this can increase the risk of ventricular
fibrillation and induce cardiac arrest.
Consult your GP before use:
• If you suffer from a serious illness, in particular if you
suspect or have been diagnosed with a blood coagulation
disorder, propensity to thromboembolic conditions or
recurrent malignant growths.
• If you suffer from diabetes or other health conditions.
• If you have unexplained chronic pain in any part of the
body.
• If you have any sensory impairment that reduces the feel-
ing of pain (e.g. metabolic disorders).
• If you are receiving medical treatment.
• In the event of complaints linked to the stimulation treat-
ment.
• If you suffer from persistently irritated skin under the elec-
trodes.
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