6. Starting a session
When you select one of the 17
PRESET programs, all the
parameters will be pre-defined.
However, it is always possible
modifying the pulse-width, to make it
more suitable for different body
areas, and the frequency, to make
the stimulation more comfortable. Of
course, it is not advisable modifying
too much the frequency value,
because, in such case, the
therapeutical destination of the
program would be radically changed.
In order to start a session, using a
MANUAL
program by
taking
advantage of the automatic set-up
USTIM
system, (this is what we
suggest) you need to select one of
the programs M1, M2 or M3, then
follow the following steps:
-
Set the frequency (pulse rate) to
5 Hz.
It is advisable starting a
stimulation session with a low
frequency, for allowing a
progressive warm-up of the
muscular fibers.
programs, permanently in the manual
programs.)
Once defined the synchronism, by
pressing again the FUNCTION key
within 6 seconds, you will select the
parameter ACTION time. The relative
symbol will be shown blinking, on the
display. Through the
T
up
/ T
down
keys you can change it within 6
seconds. After 6 seconds it will
re-assume the original function (pulse
width).
Modify the REST time
After having defined the ACTION time,
you can select the parameter REST
time by pressing again the
FUNCTION key within 6 seconds; the
relative symbol will be shown blinking
on the display. Through the
T
up
/T
down
keys you can change it within 6
seconds, before it re-assume the
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