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3.3.3. Electrode Placement
If your physician showed you the best application
points, we recommend that you use them.
Otherwise figures 3-7 to 3-11 show possible electrode
configurations.
Figures 3-12 to 3-21 show electrode configurations
for dierent indications. However, check that the
configuration is appropriate and adapt, if necessary.
Depending on the site and cause of the pain,
electrodes may be placed on acupuncture points
or in specific dermatomic areas.
In other situations we recommend applying the
electrodes around the center of the pain at a
distance of 3 to 5 cm (where you feel the pain).
Notes:
• Concerning the choice of indication-specific
programs, please refer to the Notes in section 2.2.
• Before applying the electrodes, observe the care
instructions in section 3.3.2.
• If appropriate, you can also use only two electrodes
(one channel).
Figure 3-7 Bilateral placement
(e.g. cervical dysfunction)
Figure 3-8 Diagonal placement
(e.g. shoulder or knee)
Figure 3-9 Parallel placement (e.g.
on scarred tissue) Figure 3-10 Bracket position
Caution
Failed stimulation, skin irritation, malfunction -
• Use only the original electrodes supplied
with the system and replacement
electrodes provided by DJO.
• Attach the electrodes on intact skin only,
avoid skin areas with reduced sensitivity.
• Ensure that good contact is achieved
between electrode and skin. Although
the stimulator switches o when the
electrode-skin contact resistance is too
high, poor electrode techniques may cause
skin irritations under the electrodes.