User Manual - Version 1.7
Armotion™
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Given the mentioned application areas of use, the practitioner defines the intended use and
mode of administration of therapy depending on the severity of the disease and diagnosis.
The system may not be operated by non-qualified personnel!
Accidents and injuries due to ignorance and misuse
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NOTICE
Any additional and / or different use of the Armotion is prohibited and is considered to be
improper.
3.2
Contraindications
As it is the case with any other therapy, the treating physician is responsible for compliance with
the indications.
3.2.1
General contraindications
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Unstable fractures of the upper extremity: do not carry out any therapy on patients with
unstable fractures or fractures which have not yet suitably consolidated.
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Heavy Osteoporosis: there might be a danger of fractures.
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Skin problems: Before and after each therapy make a visual check for existing wounds or
pressure points and for ones which may have been caused by the therapy.
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Cooperation: whether or not a therapy on the Armotion can be carried out on patients
with reduced cooperation, psychotic illnesses or neurotic dysfunctions has to be carefully
considered in each individual case.
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Spasticity: Modified Ashworth Scale >3*
