IACER SRL MNPG05-07 Ed. 29/03/10 Pag. 45
S10 • Tonic contractions (sequential).
This program increases microcirculation within and around the muscle fibres treated creating
rhythmic contractions, fostering better drainage and toning. It can also be applied to older
people to improve blood and lymphatic circulation in the lower limbs (e.g. applying
CH1
to the
right calf,
CH2
to the right thigh,
CH3
to the left calf,
CH4
to the left thigh).
This program can be carried out using self-adhesive electrodes. Stimulation intensity must be
sufficient to produce good muscle contractions during the treatment but not enough to cause
any soreness. It mainly works on slow-twitch fibres.
Total duration: 25 minutes
Muscles: all the muscles you want to stimulate in a sequence
3 min. warm up
6 sec. Sequential
contractions on the 4
channels
6 sec. Sequential
contractions on the 4
channels
2 min. recovery
S11 • Phasic contractions (sequential).
This program produces rhythmic contractions with a stimulation frequency typical of fast-twitch
fibres. It is suitable for increasing muscle strength sequentially.
The program produces sequential phasic contractions on 4 channels. Stimulation intensity
must be sufficient to produce good muscle contractions during the treatment but not enough to
cause any soreness.
Unlike the previous program, this one uses a higher stimulation frequency during the
contraction phase and therefore works mainly on fast-twitch fibres.
Total duration: 25 minutes
Muscles: all the muscles you want to stimulate in a sequence
3 min. warm up
6 sec. Sequential
contractions on the 4
channels
6 sec. Sequential
contractions on the 4
channels
2 min. recovery