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The AXION micro5 comes with two probes. (Active and Indifferent).
The probe with the button is the active probe used during treatment
and conductivity measurements. The probe is handy to treat irregular
body areas.
The black switch on the probe is a momentary one. You need only to
touch it once. Pressing this button is the same as pressing the START
key. In fact, should the button ever fail to begin the timer countdown
you may press the START key to over-ride the probe start button.
CAUTION: REMOVE THE PROBE AFTER USE. LEAVING THE PROBE PLUGGED IN WILL
CAUSE A FAILURE TEST TO APPEAR IN CHANNEL ONE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO USE THE
PADS IN CHANNEL ONE.
Using the Probe
1.
Press the PROBE key
2.
Have the patient hold the metal part of the Indifferent probe in the hand to be treated.
3.
Place a well moistened cotton swab tip into the end of the probe shaft The swab tip should be broken
off just below where the cotton attaches to the shaft. Use only paper shafted swabs. The cotton tip
delivers the current. Make sure it is both wet and making good contact with the metal sides of the
probe. See Video
4.
Scan the area to be treated. You will notice that when contact with the skin is made the micro5 emits a
tone. This tone rises and falls in pitch as the resistance increases and decreases. The higher the pitch
the lower the resistance. You will notice the numbers on the LCD display will rise and fall. You are
looking for the highest pitch in the area to be treated.
5.
Press the black button on the probe to begin treatment. The seconds or minute indicator in channel one
will begin to flash to signal timer countdown.
6.
To leave the probe mode press the PROBE key.
When using the probes, both active and indifferent must be in contact with the body at the same time. Either
both wet Q-Tips are used, or the active probe is used while the patient holds the metal part of the indifferent
probe in their hand, usually on the same side of the body as is being treated.
Remember to remove the probe from the unit to use pads in channel 1.
Use one cup of tap water with 1/2 teaspoon of table salt added. This creates a normal sa-
line solution. Moisten the Q-Tips before inserting into the probes, and then for 10 seconds
after inserting. Re-moisten after treating 2-3 points, or each muscle.
Using the Probe
Indifferent
Probe
Active Probe
