Compex Sport Informations techniques

Manuel d’utilisation et d’applicationsGebrauchs- und AnwendungshandbuchManual de utilización y aplicacionesUser and applications manualManuale d’uso e

English177English176At the end of a cycle, you may either start a new cycle at the next level up or dosome maintenance at the rate of 1 session a week

English179English178ProgrammesEffects Uses FartlekTraining and preparationof muscles for all kinds ofmuscular work (endu-rance, resistance, strength,e

English181English180Preparation for a runner training threetimes a week who wishes to progress inendurance (half-marathon, marathon)Munning as many mi

English183English182Pre-season preparation for a team sport(football, rugby, handball, volleyball, etc.)Planning example to develop the strengthof the

English185English184Muscle volume for a body-buildertraining six times a weekIn this example, we assume that the body-builder wants to work on his/her

English187English186SportPreparation for a footballer wishing tooptimise the effects of active stretching ofthe hamstrings musclesThe Stretchingprogra

English189English188Pain reliefPain reliefPathologiesProgrammesReferencesNeuralgia of the upperlimb(brachial neuralgia)See applicationpage 190Chronic

English191English190Pain reliefPain reliefNeuralgia of the upper limb (brachialneuralgia)Some people suffer from arthritis in thejoints of the vertebr

English193English192Vascular categoryThe low frequency current used of the Vascularcategory of Compex programmes significantly im-proves blood circula

English195English194VascularProgrammesEffectsUsesCapillarizationVery marked increase inblood flowDevelopment of capillariesHeavy legsIncreased venous

English161English160I. WARNINGS1. Counter-indicationsImportant counter-indications Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker) Epilepsy Pregnancy (no positionin

English197English196VascularMassage categoryThe programmes of the Compex Massage cate-gory subject the muscles of the stimulated regionto moderate act

English199English198MassageProgrammesEffectsUsesRelaxing massage Decreased muscular ten-sionDrainage of the toxins res-ponsible for the exaggera-ted i

English201English200Rehabilitation ProgrammesEffectsUsesDisuse atrophyReactivation of the trophicaction of muscle fibres da-maged during atrophyTreatm

English203English202Development of the abdominal belt toprevent pain in the lumbar region (lowback pain)Low back pain arises most frequentlyamong subj

English205English204FitnessThe treatments of the Fitness category are intended to make healthy muscles work,they are not suitable for atrophied muscle

English207English206The following table will help you to determine which electrode placement andassociated stimulation position to adopt, depending on

PAIN RELIEF Modulated TENSCover the painful area (eg.: 26, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39); Comfortable positionEndorphinicPositive electrode on the painful point

●✱✺= Maximum tolerable energy= Pronounced twitches= Tickling sensation◊= Comfortable position-= Non applicableLetters in the table refer topictograms

EnglishEnglish162Your stimulator is supplied with:– The stimulator– A battery charger– One set of electrode cables with colour indicators (blue, green

English165English1644. MaintenanceTo clean your unit, use a soft dusterand an alcohol-based cleaning pro-duct, which does not contain any sol-vents. I

English167English1661. ConnectionsThe electrical impulses generated bythe Compex are transmitted to thenerves by self-adhesive electrodes.The choice o

English169English168a) = the stimulation session starts imme-diately;START4a To select the desired programme, pressthe “+”/“–” key of channel 1 (to g

English171English1708d The cursor is located under the hatched(right) part of the bar: you are in an active restphase.The stimulation energy during th

English173English172IV. HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORKThe principle of electrostimulation isto stimulate nerve fibres by means ofelectrical impulses

English175English174Therefore, always use the size of elec-trodes shown in the pictures. Unlessyou have other specific medical ins-tructions, always f