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The probe will naturally position itself
with the widest part of the flange
vertically.
Note:
The flange should not be
inserted into the vagina and
should remain outside of the
vagina at all times.
12.4. TRAINING SESSION
1) Press and hold the
ON
button on the
control unit for 3 to 5 seconds to
switch the control unit on.
2) You can select from the four preset
programmes. Details in section 9 will
help you identify the best programme
to suit you.
To
change
between
the
programmes, press the programme
selector, which is labelled
P
.
3) With
the
required
programme
selected, you can adjust the intensity
of the muscle stimulation until you
reach a comfortable level. Once you
have reached a comfortable level, 5
seconds after you stop pressing the
button, the intermittent work/rest
phase will start. The machine will
take itself to 0 mA for a rest period
and then take itself back up to the
level of intensity you chose, to work
the muscle. This cycle will continue
for the 20 minutes of the programme.
Note:
The strength required
varies widely between users -
some will use the
itouch sure
at full power
– 99.5 mA. The
itouch
sure
strength will go up at 0.5 mA
increments.
Initially the sensation through the probe
may be limited but will improve during
treatment. Take care not to use too
much strength and thereby over
stimulate the muscles until normal
sensation is restored. The sensation
may not be even as it may vary
depending on the sensitivity of the
nerves.
The LCD display shows the strength of
intensity used. The aim is to increase
this over a few days. But remember
there is no hurry, so only increase the
strength of the stimulation as and when
you are comfortable and ready to
progress.
Note:
If the sensation becomes
uncomfortable,
reduce
the
intensity using the button
▼
.
When switched on, in
STRES
and
TONE
programmes the unit will go
through an exercise programme for 4-5
seconds, followed by a rest period of 8-
10 seconds. The
itouch sure
causes a
sensation which feels like a strong
drawing in of the vagina and pulling up
of the pelvic floor. The natural reaction
will be to pull in and up with the
muscles.
At lower strength settings, you may not
feel any sensation at all, this depends
very much on the individual and any
pre-existing physical conditions, so
slowly increase the intensity by
repeatedly pressing the
▲
button until
you begin to feel the muscles around
your vagina contract.
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