The manufacturer, Electro-Medic, affirms that Electro-Medic muscle
stimulators are free from material and manufacturing defects
at the time of delivery.
All Electro-Medic devices come with a 5-year warranty that starts
on the date of purchase
THE ELECTRO-MEDIC WARRANTY applies only to the device and does
not cover any accessories (wires, batteries, charger), which are covered
by a 3-month warranty.
The warranty can be claimed only by the purchaser of a new product
upon presentation of proof of purchase.
Electro-Medic, after verifying that the device is defective, will replace
the product if it is still under warranty.
Any modification, misuse, improper use or accidental damage,
and any repair made by a third party will cancel this warranty.
In case of a problem and for warranty purposes, the defective device
will be shipped to the point of sale during the warranty period and
the point of sale will follow up on your request with the manufacturer
as soon as possible.
IS NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL
STIMULATION FOR THE PELVIC
AND PERINEAL REGION ACCESSIBLE
TO EVERYONE?
People who have no contraindications
or precautions can use the muscle stimulator.
Please read the Indications, Contraindications and
Precautions section of your user manual carefully.
To ensure safe and efficient use, the supervision
of a heath care professional is recommended
the first time you use the muscle stimulator in order
to receive appropriate training and instructions
on how to position the electrodes and configure
the stimulator.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING
THE MANUAL CONTROLLER?
The manual controller is used to change intensity
quickly during childbirth. In program 11 (pain relief
in childbirth), there are two intensity settings for this
program, one for the contraction phase and one
for when the contraction has finished. Once the two
intensity levels have been set, you only need
to press the button to toggle between them.
N.B. The preset length of the work phase may
be shortened but not lengthened.
It is therefore preferable to use a program with longer
work phase when you are using the manual controller.
N.B. The manual controller does not work with
alternating stimulation.
HOW DO I FIND OPTIMAL ELECTRODE
POSITIONS FOR NMES EXTERNAL
TREATMENT?
Follow the recommendations of your qualified health
care professional for optimal electrode positioning.
To start, we recommend using the carbon electrodes
and gel in order to find the right contraction.
The optimal electrode position is the place where
you get the strongest motor response.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN SELF-ADHESIVE
ELECTRODES BE USED?
Self-adhesive electrodes can be used between
15 and 20
times. How long they can be used depends, however,
on following maintenance and cleaning instructions
and on the patient’s skin type.
HOW LONG SHOULD A STIMULATION
SESSION LAST?
NMES: depending on the condition of the patient's
muscles and the patient's progress in the rehabilitation
process, treatment may last from 5 to 30 minutes.
Always follow the recommendations of your qualified
health care professional.
N.B. Patients may experience some soreness
following NMES treatment.
TENS (high frequency): 30 to 60 minutes per session.
Repeat as needed, with no limit on the number
of sessions per day.
TENS (low frequency): 20 minutes per session
and a maximum of three times per day.
N.B. Patients may experience some soreness
following low-frequency treatment.
WHY CAN’T I FEEL THE CONTRACTION?
•
The intensity may not be high enough; increase
the intensity gradually without reaching a point
where you feel pain.
•
The electrodes may not be in an optimal position
(motor point). Try moving the electrodes on the
muscle to be stimulated, consult your qualified
health care professional.
•
The settings may not be optimal for your
condition. Consult your qualified health care
professional to check the settings.
•
If you have a significant muscular atrophy, the
smaller number of muscle fibres may not be able
to generate visible muscle contractions. Consult
your qualified health care professional to confirm.
•
In some people, a visible contraction is very
difficult to obtain even on healthy muscles.
Compare by stimulating the same muscle
on the healthy side. If there is a significant
difference, consult your qualified health care
professional.
CAN A MUSCLE STIMULATION
SESSION REPLACE ACTIVE EXERCISE
FOR STRENGTHENING?
No. Muscle stimulation can:
•
Help to improve the quality of contractions
in addition to exercise.
•
Maintain muscle function or prevent atrophy when
active exercise is not possible or not optimal.
•
Contribute to motor learning.
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HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER MY VAGINAL
OR ANAL PROBE IS POSITIONED
CORRECTLY?
There should not be any discomfort when the probe
is positioned correctly. For any other questions
on probe location, please consult your qualified
health care professional.
WHY CAN’T I FEEL THE CURRENT, DESPITE
A HIGH LEVEL INTENSITY SETTING?
•
The vaginal walls are not properly contact with
the metal part of the probe. Please consult
your qualified health care professional to find
an alternative solution.
•
Hyposensitivity in the tissues of the vagina.
Please consult your qualified health care
professional to find an alternative solution.
IS THE STIMULATION PAINFUL?
No. You may experience some discomfort
if the intensity is too high, if there is any irritation
of the mucous membranes or if you are not using
sufficient gel or lubrication.
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