Usage Guidelines; Placement Of Electrodes; Body Position; Adjusting Stimulation Energies - CefarCompex Mi-Theta 600 Manual Del Usuario

III USAGE GUIDELINES

1 - Placement of electrodes

For optimal results, use the electrode
positions recommended by CefarCom-
pex. For the placement of electrodes,
refer to the electrode placement il-
lustration.
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
moving 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.
These recommended positions are also
the optimal positions for the
system, and as such should be followed
closely.
CefarCompex disclaims all responsi-
bility for consequences arising from
electrodes placed in other positions.

2 - Body position

Refer to the pictures of the electrode
placement to determine the stimulation
position for your patient depending on
the placement of the electrodes and the
chosen program.
This position will vary depending on the
position of the electrodes, the muscle
group you wish to stimulate, and the
program you are using.
For programmes that do not involve
muscle contractions (Pain relief pro-
grammes, for example), 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 progres-
sive 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
reeducate 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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