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1. Placement of electrodes

It is recommended that you comply

with the suggested placements. To do

this, refer to the pictures and pictograms

shown on the inside cover of the applications

manual.

A stimulation cable consists of two

poles:

a positive pole (+) = red connection

a negative pole (–) = black connection

A different electrode must be connected

to each of the two poles.

Note: It is possible and normal to

have an electrode arrangement that

leads one electrode connection free

from a cable.

Depending on the characteristics of

the current used for each program,

the electrode connected to the

positive pole (red connection) is

more effective when placed in a

“strategic” position.

For all muscle electrostimulation

programs, i.e., programs involving

muscle contractions, it is important to

place the positive polarity electrode

on the muscle motor point.

The choice of electrodes size (large or

small) and the correct positioning of

the electrodes on the muscular group

to be stimulated are determinant and

essential factors for the effectiveness

of the stimulation. Therefore, always

use the size of electrodes shown in

the pictures. Unless you have other

specific medical instructions, always

follow the placement directions in

the pictures. If necessary, find the

best position by slightly moving the

positive polarity electrode, so as to

obtain the best muscle contraction or

the position that seems most comfor-

table.

For stimulation with the m-4

system, all the suggested placements

represent the optimal positioning of

this system. It is therefore recommen-

ded that you follow these indications

strictly.

Compex Group disclaims all responsi-

bility for electrodes positioned in any

other manner.

2.Stimulation positions

To determine the stimulation position

to adopt depending on the placement

of the electrodes and the chosen program,

refer to the pictures and pictograms on the

inside cover of the applications manual.

The stimulation position depends on

the muscular group to be stimulated

and the program chosen.

For the programs involving powerful

muscular contractions, the muscle

should always be stimulated in an

isometric fashion. Consequently,

you should fix the extremity of the

stimulated limb(s) firmly. In this way,

you provide maximum resistance to

the movement and prevent any

shortening of the muscle during

the contraction, which could create

cramp pains and serious stiffness

after the session. For example, when

stimulating the quadriceps, the user

should be in a seated position with

the ankles fixed with straps to prevent

extension of the knees.

IV. USE PRINCIPLES

The use principles presented in this section should be considered general rules.

For all programs, it is recommended that you read carefully the information and

advice on use presented in the applications manuals.

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