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out the therapy, the corresponding stimulation point must be found on the con-
tra-lesional, posterior neck muscles, taking into account the contraindications
(chapter 5). This point is determined by fixing a bright spot on the wall (e.g.
by means of a laser pointer) in a darkened room. The therapist slowly guides
the NOVAFON sound wave device along the neck muscles at medium intensity.
The patient sits on a chair for the treatment. The correct stimulation point is
determined as soon as the patient reports that the fixed point is moving without
moving his/her head. The total treatment time should not exceed 40 minutes,
whereby the pure stimulation time should be interrupted by a 5 minute break
after 10 minutes. A total of at least 15 treatment sessions are necessary to
achieve a lasting effect. Stop the treatment immediately if any side effects occur
(see section 5).
5. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not perform any treatment with the NOVAFON sound wave devices if the
following contraindications apply:
· open wounds / eczema (in the body region requiring treatment)
· arteriosclerosis (in the body region requiring treatment)
· recent episodes of epilepsy
· pregnancy
· implants (in the body region requiring treatment)
· pacemakers
· thrombosis (in the body region requiring treatment)
· deep-brain stimulators
· cardiac arrhythmia
· tumours
· acute inflammations (in the treated region of the body)
· acute episodes of inflammation-related diseases
Side effects:
Please note that in rare cases the following side effects may occur:
· Increased pain / unpleasant sensation
· Nausea / dizziness
· Skin irritation
· Reflex / involuntary muscle contractions
Please stop the treatment immediately, should any of these side effects occur.
Please note that an initial worsening of the symptoms is especially possible
before an improvement is noticeable when treating pain. Please note that
slight reddening and warming of the skin is not a cause for concern. This is
a desired effect of local vibration therapy, which is caused by the increased
blood flow.