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• Never allow muscular contraction during a stimulation session to result in movement. You should
always stimulate isometrically; this means that the extremities of the limb in which a muscle is being
stimulated must be firmly fixed, so as to prevent any movement that results from contraction.
• Do not disconnect any channel during the stimulation.
• Do not use the stimulator while driving or operating machinery.
• Do not apply stimulation during sleep.
• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of over 3,000 meters.
• Always turn off the stimulator before moving or removing any electrodes during a session, to avoid
electrical shock to the patient.
• Do not try to place electrodes on a body part not directly visible without assistance.
• Attach the electrodes in such a way that their entire surface is in contact with the skin.
• For obvious reasons of hygiene, each patient must have their own set of electrodes. Do not use the
same electrodes on different patients.
• Some patients with very sensitive skin may experience redness under the electrodes after a session.
Generally, this redness is completely harmless and usually disappears after 10 to 20 minutes. Never
start another stimulation session in the same area, however, if the redness is still visible.
• Before each use clean and disinfect the motor point pen tip that is in contact with the skin.
• When using the device to customize programs, take special care that the parameters customized and
applied by you to the patient are as you wanted them to be.
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• Check that the voltage and frequency ratings of your local power line are those indicated on the type
plate of the power supply.
• Do not expose the Rehab/Theta/Physio/Wireless Professionalto direct sunlight, because some of the
components may reach unacceptably high temperatures.
• The unit is not protected from the ingress of water droplets from rain if used outside the carrying case
• The presence of children, pets and vermin does not normally affect the proper functioning. However,
make sure that these sources do not contaminate the physiotherapy unit and keep them away from
it. Also, keep the unit clean and protect it from dust and lint. The safety rules and regulations set forth
apply in any case.
• It is recommended to use the transport bag that comes with the unit, for transport of the device, and
to use a proper transport box to ship it.
• Always use the AC adaptor (power supply) provided by the manufacturer to recharge the unit.
• Do not store the device for a long time with empty batteries.
• Only use electrodes and motor point pen supplied by the manufacturer. Other electrodes and motor
point pens may have electrical properties that are unsuitable for or may damage the Rehab/Theta/
Physio.
• Size of electrodes. Do not use electrodes with an active area of less than 16 cm² due to the risk of
associated burning. Proceed systematically with caution when the density of the current is over 2 mA/
cm².
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