Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of electrodes should be used for electrostimulation?
Use self-adhesive electrodes, which are practical and improve the quality of stimulation.
If used with care, they will last for 25-30 applications. The electrodes should be replaced
when they have no longer a good connection with the skin.
Where should the electrodes be placed?
In the back of this manual, there is a comprehensive electrode placement guide (it is not
necessary to respect the polarities indicated). You can follow these instructions. To
verify the correct placement of the electrodes, use the special Find Motor Point Pen
program or follow this empirical method: place the electrodes as indicated in the
pictures in the back of this manual; start the stimulation; with your hand, move the
electrode by sliding it along the muscle without removing it from the skin. You will notice
a change in contraction according to the different positions. Once you locate the point
where the stimulation is greatest, decrease the channel intensity to zero (0,0 mA),
replace the electrode and increase gradually the intensity.
Use of Y cables. This permits to use more electrodes on the same channel.
This, permits, for instance, to stimulate vastus medialis and vastus lateralis of the
quadriceps with one single channel. They are not recommended for medical
applications.
Does the power decrease by using Y cables?
The power intensity for each channel does not vary. However, when Y cables are used to
split one single channel in two, the current is distributed on a wider muscle area,
therefore contraction will be less pronounced. Increase the intensity to obtain the same
contraction level.
Can electrostimulation hurt me?
It is very unlikely that electrostimulation damages muscles. In this case it is important to
increase intensity gradually while observing the muscle behavior and avoiding to keep
the limb completely outstretched. In case of doubt, please contact a specialist.
Is it possible to use the electrostimulator during menstruation cycle?
Electrostimulation may interfere in some way with menstruation, causing anticipation,
delay, accentuation or reduction of the cycle; however, these effects are subjective and
highly variable. It is recommended to avoid treatments in the abdominal zone during
menstruation cycle and immediately before or after it.
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