User Manual for Applications Xformer Exe EnglishLight

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positioning of electrodesand workout tables

XFORMER

/ EXEP E R S O N A L B O D Y O P T I M I Z E R


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Introduction Information on the manual ............................ page 7

Types of electrodes Adhesive gel electrodes ................................ page 10and where to place Water sponge electrodes .............................. page 11them on the body 1 ABDOMINALS ....................................... page 14

2 ABDOMINALS ....................................... page 163 BICEPS .................................................. page 184 EXTENSOR OF THE HAND ..................... page 205 FLEXOR OF THE HAND .......................... page 226 QUADRICEPS FEMORIS ........................ page 24

7 QUADRICEPS FEMORIS ........................ page 268 ADDUCTORS ......................................... page 289 BUTTOCKS ........................................... page 30

10 BUTTOCKS ........................................... page 3211 CALF ...................................................... page 3412 TRICEPS ................................................ page 3613 DELTOID.................................................. page 3814 PECTORALS ......................................... page 4015 PECTORALS ......................................... page 4216 ABDUCTORS........................................... page 4417 BICEPS FEMORIS ................................... page 4618 DORSALS ............................................... page 4819 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 5020 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 52

21 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 5422 PERONEUS ............................................ page 5623 TIBIALIS ANTERIOR ................................ page 5824 LUMBAR MUSCLES................................ page 6025 PARAVERTEBRALS ................................. page 62


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Workout tablesSPORT Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 66

Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 68Rugby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 69

Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 70Alpine skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71Cross-country skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 72Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 73Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74

Boxe, Judo, Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77Body Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

Workout tablesBEAUTY Legs and buttocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82

Shoulders and back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83Abdomen, waistline and buttocks . . . . . . . . page 84Abdomen, arms and breasts . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85

Workout tablesANTALGIC Cervicalgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 88

Low back pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 89

Heaviness in the legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 90Muscle pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 91Chronic joint pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 92

Workout tablesREHAB Post injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 96

Muscle strenghtening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 98


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Introduction7

The sheet attached to the electro-stimulator

Xformer/EXE is designed to provide a practical andfast reference tool.

The tables on the sheet have been organised accor-ding to the four programme sections on the

Xformer/EXE and will help you use the machine in asimple and precise way by providing details on weeklystimulation frequencies, muscle groups to be treatedand also by suggesting the best treatment times foreach application.

These tables are simply work-out proposals andshould not be considered binding. Your athletics trai-ner or doctor can give you further advice on how tooptimise training and/or treatment with the

Xformer/EXE electrostimulation programmes.

IMPORTANT!:We strongly recommend seeing a physician or physio-therapist before carrying out either post-injury or post-surgery rehabilitation treatment.


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XFORMER

/ EXEP E R S O N A L B O D Y O P T I M I Z E R

Types of electrodes andwhere to place them on the body

Above all during the first electrostimulation sessions, it is a good idea to focusspecial attention on how the electrodes are positioned on the body.Good treatment results depend on such positioning. Application of the elec-trodes in fact must also comply with a number of ruleswhich will become a habit only afterusing XFormer/EXE for a certainperiod of time.For those approachingelectrostimulation for thefirst time, we suggesttaking a careful look at thephotographic images whichclearly indicate, muscle bymuscle, how to apply the gel adhesi-ves so as to ensure the correct positioningof the positive and negative poles mar-ked by the grey and black colourrespectively of the jacks.

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APPLICATION OF THE SOLID GEL ADHESIVE ELECTRODES

Remove the protective film from the adhesive electrodes and keep this for subsequent use. On each muscle group involved in the treatment, place a pair of adhesive electrodes.Connect the electrodes to a lead and fit this to an output socket of the appliance.

Important : make sure the polarity of the leads is correct.

Conventionally, the black buttons indicate the negative electrodes, while the grey buttonsindicate the positive electrode. The electrodes must generally be positioned following the general instructions described in

the manual relating to treatment applications and programs.These points are subjective. After some trial and error it will nevertheless be simple to findthe positions that ensure best possible stimulation.

Adjust the position of the electrodesonly after reducing the current on the

relevant appliance channel. The main unit of XFormer/EXE features 4separate outputs: the number of outputs tobe used depends on the type of applicationand on how many areas need treating at thesame time.XFormer/EXE can work perfectly well

with just one output.

APPLICATION OF WATER SPONGE ELECTRODES

Soak the electrode sponges in normal water using the sprayer provided. The sponges must be perfectly soaked before each treatment, otherwise they willtend to insulate and not conduct the impulses properly (should they become dry, addwater including during treatment). Position the elastic straps and fasten using the special buckle on the area where the elec-trodes are to be fitted. Insert the electrodes underneath the straps on the application points,following the instructions described in the manual relating to electrode treatments and posi-tioning. During the entire treatment, the electrodes must adhere perfectly to the skin and conse-

quently, the elastic straps must be adequately tightened and, if necessary adjusted accordingto need. Connect the buttons of the leads provided to the electrode connectors and connect these

to the appliance.

Please remember that to achieve the bestresults from the electrostimulation device,electrode positioning must directly involvethe mass of the muscle to be treated andnot the end part connected to the tendons.

At this point in fact, the stimulation will notachieve the desired contraction effectbecause the motoneuron that transmits theelectric impulse branches down inside the

muscle fibres.The following images will show you how toposition the electrodes on top of each singlemuscle or group of muscles. Initially, it isbest to carefully follow the examples shown,but because the anatomy of single indivi-duals differs, with practice you will be able tofind the best areas on which to fit the elec-trodes by yourself.


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The fact is that not only does the muscle formation of single individuals differ, but so does skinresistance and above all the fatty layer affects electrical impulse transmission. The layer ofsubcutaneous fat in particular tends to be insulating with respect to electric current, and thisis distributed differently from one person to another. As a practical rule, we just wish to saythat the adipose layer above the muscle is fairly thick and it may be necessary to considerablyincrease the current to achieve the effect indicated by the selected program.If corresponding muscles have to be exercised during the same session, for instance, thequadriceps of the thigh of the right and left legs, the electrodes will have to be positioned per-fectly symmetrical on the relevant muscle areas, otherwise the results of stimulation on thetwo sides could be different.

It should also be remembered that the electrically stimulated muscle must work by means ofisometric contractions, meaning without excessive freedom of movement during contractionto prevent any troublesome feeling of cramp. The position of the body can be different andfreer when low electrical intensity work programs are used: the absence of major contractionsmeans the part involved can be left free.

The operating position with the electrostimulation unit is also important in relation to the grea-ter or lesser mobility of the areas where the electrodes are fitted. Before starting a workoutsession, it is best to take up a comfortable position so as to enable each body area to workin the best possible way.

The illustrations alongside the photos showing electrode fitting, will indicate from time to timethe best position to take up in relation to the trained muscle group. In any case, you shouldfeel comfortable and, if possible, perform muscle stimulation in an environment where tem-perature is between 18 and 30C.

HOW TO USE

We suggest using the sponge electrodes on large muscle areas that can be comfortablywrapped in the retention straps, as in the case of thighs, buttocks or the abdominal region.

The sponge electrodes are also very useful on very hairy parts of the body.The solid-gel adhesive electrodes are on the other hand recommended for all applications onany part of the body that can be treated with electrostimulation.

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1

women

Abdominals

XFORMER

/ EXE

Take up the position shownin the illustration.

The muscles must work isometrically;during treatment, the muscle must not

be contracted due to a bad position

Muscles involved:

ABDOMINALS

This application mainly stimula-

tes lower and upper abdomi-nals.

2 channels4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity

(black and grey) and electrode

dimension.

15

1Abdominals

men

SUPINE POSITION

2

2


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2 Abdominals

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

SUPINE POSITION

17

2Abdominals

men

4 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

4 electrodes (4x9 cm)



dimension.


The muscles must work isometrically;to make stimulation more comfortableand safer, muscles must not be con-tracted due to a bad position duringtreatment.

Muscles involved:

ABDOMINALS

This application stimulates all

fasciae of abdominal muscles.

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3 Biceps

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

Take up the position shownin the illustration.The muscles must work isometrically;

if contraction produces excessive limbmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Biceps

men

19

2 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)(both arms)


(black and grey) and electrode dimen-

sion.

Muscles involved:

BICEPS

We suggest treating both armsat the same time.

SEATED POSITION

4

4


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4 Extensor of the hand

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

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4Extensor of the hand

men

SEATED POSITION


(both forearms)



dimension.


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive arm

movement, it is best to keep these

blocked to prevent muscle shortening

and to make stimulation comfortable

and safe.

Muscles involved:

HAND EXTENSOR

We suggest treating both forearms

at the same time.

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5

22

5 Flexor of the hand

women

XFORMER

/ EXE


if contraction produces excessive armmovement, it is best to keep it blocked

to prevent muscle shortening and to

make stimulation comfortable and

safe.

Muscles involved:

HAND FLEXOR

We suggest treating both forearmsat the same time.

Flexor of the hand

SEATED POSITION men

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2 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)(both forearms)



sion.

6 Q d i f i

6Q d i f i


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6 Quadriceps femoris

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

SUPINE POSITION

25

6Quadriceps femoris

men


or4 electrodes (4x9 cm)



sion.


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive legmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

QUADRICEPS FEMORIS

According to the muscular mass,

both electrode sizes (both the3.5x4.5 cm ones shown in the illu-stration and the 4x9 cm electro-des) may be used.

7 Q d i f i

7Q d i f i


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7 Quadriceps femoris

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

SUPINE POSITION

27

7Quadriceps femoris

men


(both legs)



dimension.


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive legmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

QUADRICEPS FEMORIS


at the same time.

8 Add t

8Add t


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8 Adductors

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

SUPINE POSITION

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8Adductors

men


(both thighs)



dimension.


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces leg movement,it is best to keep these blocked to pre-vent muscle shortening and to makestimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved:

ADDUCTORS


at the same time.

9 Buttocks

9Buttocks


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9 Buttocks

women

XFORMER

/ EXE


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive limbmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

BUTTOCKS

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9Buttocks

men

PRONE POSITION


Always keep to the indicated polarity(black and grey) and electrode

dimension.

10Buttocks10 Buttocks


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10Buttocks

32

10 Buttocks

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

PRONE POSITION

men


The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive limbmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

BUTTOCKS

This application stimulates all

fasciae of the buttocks .

4 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)4 electrodes (4x9 cm)



dimension.

11 Calf

11Calf


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11 Calf

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

PRONE POSITION

35

11Calf

men


(both calves)



dimension.

Take up the position shownin the illustration.The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive limbmovement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

CALF

We suggest treating both calves at

the same time.

12 Triceps

12Triceps


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12 Triceps

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

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12Triceps

men

SEATED POSITION


(both arms)



dimension.


Muscles involved:

TRICEPS

We suggest treating both triceps atthe same time.

13 Deltoid

13Deltoid


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13 Deltoid

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

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13Deltoid

men

SEATED POSITION


(both shoulders)



dimension.


Muscles involved:

DELTOID

We suggest treating both shouldersat the same time.

1414 Pectorals

Pectorals


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40

14 Pectorals

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

Pectorals

SEATED POSITION men

41

Take up the position shownin the illustration.The muscles must work isometrically;if contraction produces excessive limb

movement, it is best to keep theseblocked to prevent muscle shorteningand to make stimulation comfortableand safe.

Muscles involved:

PECTORALS

IMPORTANT!Never place the electrodes on thebreasts near the nipples, but onlyon the pectoral muscles.




dimension.

15 Pectorals

15Pectorals


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15 Pectorals

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

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15Pectorals

men

SEATED POSITION


Muscles involved:

PECTORALS

IMPORTANT!Never place the electrodes on thebreasts near the nipples, but onlyon the pectoral muscles.


(both breasts)Always keep to the indicated polarity


dimension.

We suggest treating bothbreasts at the same time.

16 Abductors

16Abductors


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bduc o s

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

SUPINE POSITION

45

bduc o s

men


(both thighs)Always keep to the indicated polarity


dimension.


Muscles involved:

ABDUCTORS

We suggest treating both thighs atthe same time.

17 Biceps femoris

17Biceps femoris


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p

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

PRONE POSITION

47

p

men




dimension.



Muscles involved:

BICEPS FEMORIS

1818 Dorsals

Dorsals


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PRONE POSITION

48

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

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Muscles involved:

DORSALS




dimension.

1919 Trapezius

Trapezius


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50

women

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

PRONE POSITION

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Muscles involved:

TRAPEZIUS




dimension.

2020 Trapezius

Trapezius


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wome

n

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

PRONE POSITION

53



Muscles involved:

TRAPEZIUS




dimension.

2121 Trapezius

Trapezius


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wome

n

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

PRONE POSITION

55



Muscles involved:

TRAPEZIUS




dimension.

22 Peroneus

22Peroneus


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women

XFORMER

/ EXE

57

men

SEATED POSITION

2 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)(both legs)



dimension.



Muscles involved:

PERONEUS

We suggest treating both legs atthe same time.

23Tibialis anterior23 Tibialis anterior


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59

men

58

wome

n

XFORMER

/ EXE

SEATED POSITION

2 channels4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)(both legs)



dimension.



Muscles involved:

TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

We suggest treating both legs atthe same time.

2424 Lumbar muscles

Lumbar muscles


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PRONE POSITION

60

wome

n

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

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Take up the position shown inthe illustration.The muscles must work isometrically; tomake stimulation more comfortable and

safer, muscles must not be contracted dueto a bad position during treatment.

Muscles involved:

LUMBAR MUSCLES

This application stimulates all fasciaeof the lumbar muscles.



(black and grey) and electrodedimension.

2525 Paravertebrals

Paravertebrals


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PRONE POSITION

62

wome

n

XFORMER

/ EXE

men

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Take up the position shown inthe illustration.The muscles must work isometrically; tomake stimulation more comfortable and

safer, muscles must not be contracted dueto a bad position during treatment.

Muscles involved:

PARAVERTEBRALS

This application stimulates all fasciaeof paravertebral muscles.



(black and grey) and electrodedimension.


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SPORT TABLESThe standard TRAINING FREQUENCY contemplates using the electrostimulator for threeweekly sessions on alternate days for each muscle group.

The electrostimulation can be combined with sports training during the same day. In this case,this is considered as combined training and electrostimulation is best performed just once aweek because recovery times tend to lengthen due to the fact that muscle exercise is particu-larly intense. This type of method represents an advanced training model and can only be per-formed after a period of 3-4 electrostimulation sessions held a long time from specific voluntarytraining.

The TRAINING SCHEDULE contemplates cycles of 3-4 weeks of training by electrostimulation,followed by 3 weeks of sports training with voluntary contraction.In the event of wanting to train different aspects such as Strength and Power, the alternatecycle system can be adopted, such as, for instance:

- 1st week Strength program 2- 2nd week Power program 3- 3rd week Strength program 2

- 4th week Power program 3

Prolonged electrostimulation on the same muscle group. 12-15 training sessions are enough toobtain good results. It should not be forgotten that muscles require adequate periods to recover.From a general point of view, the sports training process is based on a number of fundamentalnotions, which however must be adapted to the single case. For this reason, the assistance of acoach or competent personal trainer is recommended whenever possible.

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SPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

BasketSPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Soccer


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

-Rest

Triceps

Deltoids

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

--

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

-

position ofelectrodes

6

9

-

11

--

12

13

-

-

total time inminutes

40

-

20

-

40

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Quadriceps femoris

Rest

Calves

PeroneusRest

Triceps

Deltoids

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH RES P1


-


SPORT > STRENGTH RES P1-



-

-


10

7

-

11

22-

12

13

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

2nd week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programsIf training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs:P3 (POWER) for the 5th week and programs P3 (STRENGTH RESISTANCE) for the 6th week

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day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Buttocks

Quadriceps femorisRest

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

-


6

11

-

9

7-

10

11

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves


Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > ENDURANCE P1


-


SPORT > ENDURANCE P1-



-

-


7

9

-

11

6-

10

11

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

1st week

2nd week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programsIf training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs:P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (ENDURANCE) for the 6th week

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RugbySPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Volleyball


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

Abdominals

Rest

Pectorals

Dorsals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

-


6

9

-

11

1

-

14

18

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Abdominals

CalvesRest

Pectorals

Dorsals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > HYPERTR. P1

SPORT > HYPERTR P1

-

SPORT > HYPERTR P1

SPORT > HYPERTR P1-

SPORT > HYPERTR P1

SPORT > HYPERTR P1

-

-


7

10

-

2

11-

15

18

-

-


44

-

44

-

44

-

-

2nd week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programsIf training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs:P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (HYPERTROPHY) for the 6th week

6968

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

Peroneus

Rest

Pectorals

Dorsals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

-


6

9

-

11

22

-

14

18

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

PeroneusRest

Pectorals

Dorsals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2

-

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2-

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2

-

-


7

10

-

11

22-

15

18

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

1st week

2nd week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P3 programs


Alpine skiingSPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Tennis


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Buttocks

-

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

-


6

11

-

9

-

-

7

11

-

-


50

-

25

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

ButtocksRest

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

-


10

11

-

6

9-

7

11

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

2nd week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programsIf training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs:P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (POWER) for the 6th week

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day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

Pectorals

Rest

Dorsals

Abdominals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

-


6

9

-

11

14

-

18

1

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

PectoralsRest

Dorsals

Abdominals

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2

-

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2-

SPORT > POWER P2

SPORT > POWER P2

-

-


7

10

-

11

15-

18

2

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

1st week

2nd week



CyclingSPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Cross-country skiing


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

Buttocks

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


6

9

-

11

10

-

7

9

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

ButtocksRest

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1


-


SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1-

SPORT >STRENGTH RES. P1


-

-


6

11

-

7

10-

6

11

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

2nd week


7372

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Dorsals

Triceps

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


6

9

-

10

11

-

18

12

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Quadriceps femoris

Rest

Calves


Triceps

Dorsals

Rest

Rest

program



-


SPORT > ENDURANCE P2-



-

-


9

7

-

11

6-

12

18

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

1st week

2nd week



Boxe - Judo - Martial artsSPORTDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Running


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Calves

Abdominals

Rest

Pectorals

Triceps

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

-


6

9

-

11

1

-

14

12

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Dorsals

Abdominals

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Pectorals

Triceps

Rest

Calves

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1


18

2

-

7

10

-

15

12

-

11


40

-

40

-

40

-

20

2nd week


7574

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Quadriceps femoris

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


7

11

-

10

11

-

6

7

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Quadriceps femoris

Rest

Buttocks

Calves

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


9

11

-

7

6

-

10

11

-

-


80

-

80

-

80

-

-

1st week

2nd week



Riding

1 t k


Golf

1 t k


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1st week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Biceps

Rest

Adductors

Buttocks

Rest

Lumbars

Abdominals

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


6

3

-

8

9

-

24

1

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Biceps

Quadriceps femoris

Rest

Buttocks

Adductors

Rest

Abdominals

Lumbars

Rest

Rest

program



-



-



-

-


3

7

-

10

8

-

2

24

-

-


46

-

46

-

46

-

-

2nd week


7776

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Buttocks

Rest

Abdominals

Lumbars

Rest

Deltoids

Flexor of the hand

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

-


7

9

-

1

24

-

13

5

-

-


50

-

50

-

50

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Paravertebrals

Rest

Pectorals

Abdominals

Rest

Deltoids

Extensor of the hand

Rest

Rest

program

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

SPORT > POWER P1

SPORT > POWER P1

-

-


6

25

-

14

2

-

13

4

-

-


40

-

40

-

40

-

-

1st week

2nd week


2nd week


Body Building

1st week


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2nd week

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Abdominals

Pectorals

Rest

Deltoids

Biceps

Rest

Triceps

Dorsals

Rest

Trapezius

Lumbars

program

SPORT > HYPERTROPHY P1


-



-



-




2

15

-

13

3

-

12

18

-

20

24


44

-

44

-

44

-

44

7978

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Quadriceps femoris

Calves

Rest

Biceps femoris

Adductors

Rest

Adductors

Buttocks

Rest

Peroneus

Tibialis anterior

program

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

-

SPORT > STRENGTH P1

SPORT > STRENGTH P1


7

11

-

17

16

-

8

9

-

22

23


50

-

50

-

50

-

50

1st week

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programsIf training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs:P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P3 (HYPERTROPHY) for the 6th week


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BEAUTYTABLESThe correct and regular use of the Beauty programs may considerably improve the toni-

city of tissues and helps, along with a balanced diet, reducing cellulite as well as the loca-lised adipose membrane.Below is an approximate strategy for the successful use of available programs in XformerEXE:

- 1st week Draining (5 weekly sessions)- 2nd week Draining (5 weekly sessions)- 3rd week Lipolytic (4 weekly sessions)- 4th week Shaping and toning (3/4 weekly sessions)- 5th week Shaping and toning (3/4 weekly sessions)- 6th week Draining (3/4 weekly sessions)

If the pursued goal is to just tone up the muscle groups, only the toning and sports pro-grams may be used for a period of 3-4 weeks, followed by 2-3 weeks of recovery andtraining with voluntary contraction.

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BEAUTYDuration of treatment:4 weeks

Shoulders and back

Strengthening and sculpting of shoulder and backmuscles


Legs and buttocks

Firming and lifting of buttocks, toning of legs, innerand outer thighs.

1st and 2nd week 1st week


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8382

day

1

2

3

45

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Biceps femoris

Rest

Quadriceps femoris

Abductors

RestAbductors

Calves

Rest

Peroneus

Tibialis anterior

program

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING


9

17

-

6

8

-16

11

-

22

23


60

-

60

-60

-

60

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Buttocks

Biceps femoris

Rest

Quadriceps femorisAbductors

Rest

Abductors

Calves

Rest

Peroneus

Tibialis anterior

program

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > LEGS

-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHSBEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHS

-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHS


-




9

17

-

68

-

16

11

-

22

23

total time in

minutes

60

-

60

-

60

-

60

s a d d ee

4th and 5th week

6th week: same as 1st and 2nd week

3rd week: same as the 1st two weeks, but with LIPOLYTIC program

day

1

2

3

45

67

muscles involved

Trapezius

Deltoid

Rest

Dorsals

Paravertebrals

RestTrapezius

Rest

Lumbars

program

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING


20

13

-

18

25

-19

-

24


60

-

60

-30

-30

day

1

2

3

4

5

67

muscles involved

Trapezius

Deltoid

Rest

DorsalsParavertebrals

Rest

Trapezius

Rest

Lumbars

program

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE> ARMS / TRUNK

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE> ARMS / TRUNK

-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNKBEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK

-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK


20

13

-

1825

-

19

-

24


60

-

60

-

30

-30

s ee

2nd 3rd and 4th week


Abdomen, arms and breasts

Slimming and toning of abdomen, firming of arms,lifting of breasts


Abdomen, waistline, buttocks

Slimming of abdomen, reduction of waistline,firming of buttocks.

1st and 2nd week 1st week


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day

1

2

3

45

6

7

muscles involved

Abdominals

Buttocks

Rest

Abdominals

Buttocks

RestAbdominals

Buttocks

Rest

Rest

program

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

-


1

9

-

2

10

-1

9

-

-


60

-

60

-60

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

muscles involved

Abdominals

Buttocks

Rest

AbdominalsButtocks

Rest

Abdominals

Buttocks

Rest

Rest

program

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN


-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMENBEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS

-



-

-


1

9

-

210

-

1

9

-

-


63

-

63

-

63

-

-

4th and 5th week

6th week: same as 1st and 2nd week

3rd week: same as the 1st two weeks, but with LIPOLYTIC program

day

1

2

3

45

67

muscles involved

Abdominals

Biceps

Rest

Pectoralis major

Triceps

RestAbdominals

Pectoralis major

Rest

Rest

program

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-BEAUTY > DRAINING

BEAUTY > DRAINING

-

-


1

3

-

14

12

-2

15

-

-


60

-

60

-60

-

-

day

1

2

3

4

5

67

muscles involved

Abdominals

Biceps

Rest

Pectoralis majorTriceps

Rest

Abdominals

Pectoralis major

Rest

Rest

program


BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS/TRUNK

-

BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BREASTSBEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS/TRUNK

-


BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BREASTS

-

-


1

3

-

1412

-

2

15

-

-


63

-

60

-

63

-

-

2nd 3rd and 4th week


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ANTALGIC TABLESEach of the three programs available in the Antalgic section of Xformer/EXE acts accordingto a well defined biological principle, but always pursuing the objective of bringing about anearly immediate relief from pain.

The following tables suggest a series of applications which may benefit in the commonest

cases of pain sensation.The user him/herself will be in a position to realize, after a few applications, the currentintensity that he/she is supposed to provide to the electrodes in order to maintain a con-stant level of tickling on the skin, without ever getting to bringing about the contraction ofthe underlying muscular fibres; this would be a different kind of treatment, and would notobtain the desired pain-killing effect.

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ANTALGIC

In all cases of pain at the back of the neck or top part of theback due to muscle contractures

Cervicalgia(medical application)

ANTALGIC Lower back pain(medical application)

In cases of pain in the lumbar region due to chronic muscularcontractures as a consequence of weak vertebral muscles but


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back due to muscle contractures.Prolonged muscle tension causes pressure on the blood vessels andreduces oxygenation and the supply of blood to the muscle fibres.Thecontinuation of this situation, typical of bad postures when driving or sit-ting in front of a computer, can cause the accumulation of acid and bloodvessel atrophy.A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use.

If pain continues, see a doctor.Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.

Programs ANTALGIC > DECO; ANTALGIC > TENS

Duration of treatment 4 weeks

Time (of each application) 30 minutes

Intensity Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt

Treatment protocol 1st week: 2 applications a day (1 with DECO program, 1 with TENS program)

3 subsequent weeks: 1 session a day with DECO program.

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Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.If no remission or strong reduction of pain are achieved, see a doctor.

Program ANTALGIC > TENS ; ANTALGIC > ENDORPHINS




Treatment protocol 2 applications a day for 15 days (alternating TENS with ENDORPHINS)

3rd week: 1 application a day of ENDORPHINS.


Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration.During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body,

Always keep to the indicatedpolarity (black and grey) andelectrode dimension.


Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration.During treatment muscles shall be r elaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.


contractures as a consequence of weak vertebral muscles, butnot to disorders such as intestinal, gynaecological or kidney pro-blems.

A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use.

In cases of muscle pulls or strains, i.e. traumatic lesions due to abrupt and violent movements,often with cold muscles. When a muscle pull is involved, the muscle appears contracted and rigid

ANTALGIC Muscle pullANTALGIC

IWhenever a sensation of heaviness in the legs is perceived, with noproblems of venous insufficiency or of circulatory stasis, varicose

Heaviness in the legs(medical application) (medical application)


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often with cold muscles. When a muscle pull is involved, the muscle appears contracted and rigidand each movement becomes painful. Electrostimulation combined with muscular rest will giveexcellent results in terms of pain relief.


Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.If no remission or strong reduction of pain are achieved, see a doctor.

1 channel2 elettrodi (4x9 cm) Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration.

During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contrac-ted due to a bad position of the body.

Program ANTALGIC > TENS; ANTALGIC > DECO


Time (each application) 30 minutesIntensity Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt

Treatment protocol 1st four days: 2 applications a day with TENS.

5th to 10th day: 1 session a day by alternating TENS with DECO.

From 10th day onwards: 1 session a day of DECO.

Place the electrodes near the aching muscular area. To this aim, use the positioning tables from 1 to 25 in thismanual.

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problems of venous insufficiency or of circulatory stasis, varicoseveins or oedemas.Prolonged muscle tension causes pressure on the blood vessels and reducesoxygenation and the supply of blood to the muscle fibresThis situation is typical when one remains in a standing position for a longtime and may induce a strong sensation of heaviness in the legs.Electrostimulation may considerably improve the situation

.


Programs ANTALGIC > DECO ; SPORT>ACTIVE RECOVERY


Treatment protocol 1st week:

2 applications a day by alternating DECO with ACTIVE RECOVERY

Then decrease frequency of sessions as needed.

Maintenance: 2 applications a week of ACTIVE RECOVERY


Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration,During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.



ANTALGIC Chronic pain in the joints(medical application)


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In all arthralgia cases, i.e. chronic pain in the joints due to inflammations or deterioration due toage, compressions etc.

The Tens program does bring about a temporary remission of pain, but may do nothing about the causes of

pain.






Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration.During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.

Program ANTALGIC > TENS




Treatment protocol 1st week: 1-2 applications a day.

Subsequent weeks: reduce frequency according to needs.

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Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension

Knee joint Shoulder joint Hip joint


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REHAB TABLESWhen using electrostimulation for rehabilitation purposes, it is important to select pro-grams taking into consideration the real condition of the muscle to be treated, as well asthe result which one wants to obtain.

The examples contained in the following tables mainly involve the fibres of the first type orred fibres, which help maintain posture and are involved in repetitive actions and resistan-ce. These are in fact the type of fibres which are first hit by muscular atrophy, which iscaused by a period of immobilisation.We highly recommend consulting a specialist or physiotherapist before beginning rehabili-tation training using electrostimulation.

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REHAB Post injury

In the period immediately after an injury, the specific currents of this program enable the muscle to maintainminimum tone and function characteristics, which would tend to be reduced due to a temporary suspension of

Here are some examples of electrode positioning:


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minimum tone and function characteristics, which would tend to be reduced due to a temporary suspension ofnormal activities.Electrostimulation turns out to be a useful practice for functional recovery and for improving results obtainedby traditional rehabilitation therapies. Below are a number of rehabilitation cases where electrostimulation isfrequently used. Treatment of twisted ankles Sprain or breakage of the front ligament of the knee Chondropathy rotulea treatment Treatment following operations on the meniscus

We highly recommend consulting a specialist or physiotherapist before beginning rehabilitationtraining using electrostimulation.

These specialists will be able to indicate the most suibable positioning of electrodes onto the areas involved,accordino to the specific problem.

According to the area to be treated, select the programs for the upper part of the bodyor the lower part of the body

Programs REHAB > POST-INJURY


TTime (each application) 30 minutes

Intensity Adjust intensity until a deep muscular contraction is obtained, but without ever

reaching the pain threshold.Treatment protocol 1st week: 2 applications a day.

2nd week: 1 application a day.

Subsequent weeks: we recommend using muscle strengthening programs; see

specific sheet.

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1 channel2 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

2 channels4 elecrodes (4x9 cm)


Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration.During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Ankle joint Knee joint Elbow joint

REHAB

Wherever it is necessary to stimulate either single muscles of wider areashaving become weakened as a result of injury, surgery or long immobilisation

i d

Muscle strengthening


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periods.Electrostimulation turns out to be a useful practice for functional recovery and for improving results obtained

by traditional rehabilitation therapies.

Place the electrodes near the aching muscular area. To this aim, use the positioning tables from 1 to 25 in thismanual.

Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and notcontracted due to a bad position of the body.

According to the area to be treated, select the programs for the upper part of the bodyor the lower part of the body.

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Programs REHAB > HYPOTROPHY; REHAB>STRENGTHENING


Time (each application) 30 minutes

Intensity Adjust intensity until a deep muscular contraction is obtained, but without ever reaching the pain

threshold.

Treatment protocol 1st week: first 3 days: 2 applications a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog.1Subsequent 4 days: 2 applications a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog. 2

Subsequent weeks: 1 application a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog.1

Maintenance: 2 applications a week of STENGHTENING Prog. 2

We strongly recommend seeing a physician or physiotherapist before carrying out either post-injuryor post-surgery rehabilitation treatment.

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