The ideal electro-stimulation
parameters, automatically set, will
allow the user to simply just select:
the AIM of the session (that is the
maximum frequency) and the AREA
involved (that is the pulse-width).
The manually settable programs (M0
to M3) have basically the same
parameters. As FREE programs they
are available for the user BUT with
the easiness of USTIM system (only
M1 to M3 are under the USTIM
control, while the M0 is totally free).
A special algorithm, built-in the
processor of the USTIM unit, will take
charge to AUTOMATICALLY SET
the timing parameters, with the
function of selectable frequency. The
user can prepare a new protocol
simply defining the frequency value;
the unit automatically will set all the
timing parameters. The other
parameter (Pulse Width) must be set
in function of the muscle to be treated,
according to the table (page 11).
25
8. PLACEMENT OF
ELECTRODES
The following drawings show different
electrodes positions, according to the
muscle to be stimulated.
Cables and Polarity management:
Each channel (output) is connected to
the electrodes through a couple of
cables, terminating with male 2mm
colored connections: one red, one
black.
General principles:
1. Using the symmetrical biphasic
wave shape, the most important
effect will be felt under the positive
electrode (red).
2. If you want stimulating just one
muscle, with a channel, you have to
use the symmetrical biphasic wave
shape and apply the positive
electrode (red) over the motor point.
3. If you want stimulating two contra
lateral muscles, using the same
channel, you have to use the
symmetrical alternated wave.
46
USTIM - User’s manual Rev. 2(10/19/2012)
