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Cautions
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is the process of using
electrical stimulation to activate muscles. Basic rules of FES
use include:
1.
ALWAYS use the WalkAide under the specific instruction
of an experienced clinician.
2. NEVER use the WalkAide in a situation where an
unexpected or unusual stimulus may occur, such as
driving or operating motorized equipment.
3.
DO NOT use the WalkAide if the equipment is not
operating properly.
4.
NEVER use the WalkAide unit with frayed or broken leads.
5.
ALWAYS handle the unit carefully. DO NOT expose the
unit to water, excessive heat or vibration.
6.
DO NOT place electrodes on any body part other than on
one leg below the knee, as instructed by a clinician.
7. AVOID dropping the WalkAide unit. Although robustly
designed, damage may occur that could cause the unit
to malfunction.
8.
The WalkAide should ONLY be used with approved
accessories and electrodes.
9. DO NOT open the unit other than to replace the battery.
The WalkAide has no user or clinician serviceable parts
inside the control module enclosure.
10. TURN OFF the unit if sitting for an extended period of time.
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