Stimulation Intensity; Open Circuit - Globus ELITE Manual De Uso

STIMULATION INTENSITY

Open circuit

Should the current circuit be open (due to a cable breakage or electrodes not correctly placed)
and the user increases the intensity more than 10 mA, the intensity automatically shuts off to 0
mA.
It is therefore necessary before starting any treatments, to be sure that the cables are connected
to the device and the electrodes have a good contact with your skin.
Also check if the electrodes are too old and need replacement.
Stimulation intensity
The needed intensity value to obtain a special contraction, is completely subjective. It can
depend on a series of factors such as the position of electrode, the adipose stratum, the perspi-
ration etc. For these reasons the same current intensity value can give different sensations from
a person to another, from a day to another or furthermore you could feel more contraction on
the left limb rather than on the right one.
During the same working session, it will be necessary to set the intensity as to obtain the same
contraction level. This is due to the so-called accomodation phenomenons
- Moderate: the muscle is not tired; the contraction is tolerable and com
fortable. First level in the intensity graph.
- Intermediate: the muscle visibly contracts but it does not cause any arti-
cular movement. Second level in the intensity graph
- Elevated: the muscle sensibly contracts. The contraction would cause a
articular movement for this reason the limb must be blocked. Third level
in the intensity graph
- Maximum: the muscle is subjected to a maximum contraction. It is a chal-
lenging work that should be carried out after several applications.
Moderate
Intermedi ate
Elevated
Maximum
P .S. In the program guide also the advisable intensity values are indicated. We propose you an
intensity value just as indication; you have to regulate it on the bases of your sensations.
from 10 mA to 20 mA
from 20 mA to 30 mA
over 30 mA
at a limit of endurance but not painful muscle contraction.
Multi_Elite_Mystim_Rev. 11_09 data di emissione 06_09_2010
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