Compex Vitality - Manual (Page 18)

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1. Placement of electrodes
It is recommended that you comply
with the suggested placements. To do
this, refer to the pictures and pictograms
shown on the poster and to the “Table with
placements of electrodes and stimulation
positions” in chapter VII.
A stimulation cable consists of two
poles:
a positive pole (+) = red connection
a negative pole (–) = black connection
A different electrode must be connec-
ted to each of the two poles.
N ote: It is possible and normal to
have an electrode arrangement that
leads one electrode connection free
from a cable.
D epending on the characteristics of
the current used for each program,
the electrode connected to the
positive pole (red connection) is
more effective when placed in a
“strategic” position.
F or all muscle electrostimulation
programs, i.e., programs involving
muscle contractions, it is important to
place the positive polarity electrode
on the muscle motor point.
Benefits of electrostimulation
Electrostimulation is a very effective way to make
your muscles work:
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with significant improvement of different
muscular qualities,
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without cardio-vascular or mental fatigue,
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with limited stress on the joints and tendons.
Electrostimulation thus allows a greater quantity
of work by the muscles compared with voluntary
activity.
To be effective, this work must involve the greatest
possible number of muscular fibres. The number
of fibres working depends on the stimulation
V. USE PRINCIPLES
T he use principles presented in this section should be considered general
rules. For all programs, it is recommended that you read carefully the
information and advice on use presented in chapter VI of this manual
(“Programs and specific applications”).
energy. It will therefore be necessary to use the
maximum tolerable energy. The user controls this
aspect of stimulation. The higher the stimula-
tion energy, the greater the number of muscu-
lar fibres that are working and, therefore, the
more significant the progress achieved.
To maximize your results, Compex recommends
that you complement your electrostimulation
sessions with other efforts, like:
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regular exercise,
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proper and healthy nutrition,
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balanced lifestyle.
Do not use the pain relief programs for
a long period without medical advice.
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