Choice Of The Appropriate Program; Planning Of Stimulation Sessions; Electrode Positions - Empi Phoenix Manual De Usuario

6.2 Choice of the Appropriate Program

The choice of a program is determined by your clinician based on the affected body part(s). The appropriate muscle
stimulation program(s) (e.g., Disuse Atrophy, Reinforcement, TENS or Edema) and frequency of the program(s) are
determined by your clinician. Consult your Clinician or therapist if you are unsure which program to use.

6.3. Planning of Stimulation Sessions

Your clinician will instruct you on a protocol (intensity, electrode placement, number of times per day and per week) to follow
in order to use the Empi Phoenix device most effectively.

6.4 Electrode Positions

For optimal results, use the electrode positions recommended by your medical professional. Please also refer to the pictures
and pictograms shown at the bottom of this section. For best results, wash and clean the skin and dry it before attaching the
electrodes.
Each stimulation cable has two pins:
A positive pin (+) = red connection
A negative pin (-) = black connection
An electrode should be connected to each pin. Always follow your clinician's instructions about electrode connection and
application. Attach the electrodes in such a way that their entire surface is in contact with the skin.
Do not disconnect any stimulation cables during a session while the stimulator is switched on. Switch
Precaution:
the stimulator off first. Always turn off the stimulator before moving or removing any electrodes during a session.
Do not use electrodes with an active area less than 16 cm
Precaution:
injury. Caution should always be exercised with current densities more than 2mA/cm
Do not apply stimulation in the vicinity of metal. Remove jewelry, body piercings, buckles or any other
Precaution:
removable metallic product or device in the area of stimulation. Never use the electrodes contra-laterally; i.e., do not
use two pins connected to the same channel on opposite segments of the body.
Depending on the characteristics of the current, efficacy can be optimized in certain programs. When working with a
muscle stimulation program (program involving muscle contractions, P1 or P2), it is important to place the positive electrode
(connected to the red connector) on the motor point of the muscle.
To ensure the efficacy of the program, it is crucial to choose the right size electrodes (large or small) and correctly position
these on the muscle group you want to stimulate. Therefore, always use the size of electrodes your clinician instructs you
to use. When using the garment, always use the provided electrodes and electrode placements unless you have explicit
instructions otherwise from your clinician. Use the Empi Phoenix Thigh Garment only with P1 and P2,
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