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m-3

function

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The

m-3 function is accessible

only for programs requiring the

choice of a muscular group.

■

The

m-3 function allows you to

adapt the characteristics of the stimu-

lation impulses to the individual

specificities of each person and the

excitability characteristics of the

stimulated muscle. This function is

implemented, at the start of the

program, by a short sequence

during which measurements are

taken (a horizontal bar scans the

figurine at the left of the screen).

■

Throughout the entire measurement

test, you must remain completely

still and be perfectly relaxed. The

m—

4 system is very sensitive: the
smallest contraction or the least

movement could disturb the measure-

ment test.

■

The duration of the

m-3 test

varies depending on the muscle

involved and the individual characte-

ristics of each person. The test lasts

12 seconds on average and never

more than 21 seconds.

■

During the test, an unpleasant

tickling sensation may sometimes

be felt by certain people.

■

Once the test has been completed,

the program can start.

m—1

mode

■

The

m—1 mode allows the user

to start the muscular contraction

phase by voluntarily contracting the

stimulated muscle. It thus offers an

opportunity to associate voluntary

work and stimulation.

■

The

m—1 mode is available only

for certain programs that allow this

work mode.

■

Programs using the

m—1 mode

are always preceded by the

m—3

measurement test (see previous

section).

■

The

m—1 work mode is opera-

tional during the active rest phases of

a work sequence. It is not operational

during warming-up and relaxation

sequences.

■

After the warming-up phase, the

first muscular contraction is started

automatically.

■

The voluntary start of a contraction

(during an active rest phase) is possi-

ble only within a given time span that

varies depending on the program

used. An alternation of sound signals

delimits this time span in the following

order:

An initial sound signal (consisting of increasingly
close “bleeps”) indicates that the start of the
voluntary contraction phase is possible.

The sound signal is continuous: this is the ideal
time to start the voluntary contraction phase.

The sound signal decreases: the start is still pos-
sible and the work rate is still satisfactory.

After a certain time – which varies depending on
the programs – during which the “bleeps” are
more spaced out, the device automatically goes

1. Practical rules of use with the

m—4

system

To access the

technology functions of the Compex, the special electrode cable of the

m—4

system must be already connected before switching on the device.

Avoid connecting the special electrode cable of the

m—4

system when the Compex is

switched on. To work correctly, the

m—4

system must not be blocked or subjected to

pressure. During the stimulation session, self-adhesive electrodes must always be clipped

on the special electrode cable of the

m—4

system.

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