Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - DJO CEFAR REHAB X2 Manual De Instrucciones

11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

CAN ANYONE USE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION?
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People with implanted electrical equipment, for example a pacemaker or an intracardiac defibril-
lator, must not be treated with electrical stimulation. Pregnant women should not use electrical
stimulation during the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. Read the safety precautions in this manual
(PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES).
WHEN SHOULD I USE MIXED-FREQUENCY STIMULATION?
With mixed-frequency stimulation both muscle nerves (2 Hz) and sensory nerves (80 Hz) are stimu-
lated. The stimulator switches between these two frequencies every three seconds, providing the
benefits of both high-frequency stimulation (fast pain relief) and low-frequency stimulation (longer
lasting but slower pain relief). This stimulation type can lead to more effective treatment of long-term
pain conditions.
WHAT KIND OF PROGRAM IS P5 (FLOW TENS)?
Cefar Flow TENS is a new comfortable way of stimulation requiring four electrodes. Use it on large
areas to obtain pain relief together with a massage/muscle relaxation. The alternating stimulation
gives a pumping effect that increases the circulation in the area.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF USING THE HAND SWITCH?
It helps you to get an effective and individual stimulation by allowing you to manually control the
time of contractions in intermittent stimulation programs. By pressing the hand switch button during
contraction, the stimulation gradually decreases until the rest time starts. If you do not stop the stimu-
lation manually during contraction, it will continue the whole preset work time. With the hand switch
connected, the rest time will last until you press the hand switch button. Without hand switch the rest
time is preset and depending on the program you use.
Note! The preset work time can be shortened but not extended. It is therefore preferable to use a pro-
gram with a longer work time when using the hand switch.
Note! When using CEFAR EASY TOUCH™ the AUTO stimulation mode must have started before you
press the hand switch button.
Note! The hand switch does not work during alternating stimulation (P17–18).
WHAT DOES ACTIVE REST MEAN?
It means that low frequency stimulation is active during rest time, causing muscle vibrations to main-
tain circulation. The Active Rest stimulation helps eliminate lactic acid and waste products, thereby
reducing muscle soreness afterwards and keeping the muscle prepared for the next contraction.
Note! The amplitude level must be set for both contractions and Active Rest.
HOW LONG WILL THE ELECTRODES LAST?
The self-adhesive electrodes last for approximately 20 to 40 occasions. The durability depends on how
good the care and maintenance instructions are followed.