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2.1 Caution:
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of practitioners licensed by the State in which they
practice to use or order the use of the device.
2.2 Indications:
This NMES is intended to be used in:
1. Relaxation of muscle spasm.
2. Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy.
3. Increase local blood circulation.
4. Muscle re-education.
5. Immediate post surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis.
6. Maintaining or increasing range of motion.
2.3 Warnings:
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The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
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Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to
the carotid sinus reflex.
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Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles
may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing.
1.1 What is a Neuromuscular Stimulator?
Neuromuscular Stimulation is achieved by sending small electrical impulses through the skin to the underlying motor
units (nerves and muscles) to create an involuntary muscle contraction.
Neuromuscular stimulation has many uses beyond its traditional application to prevent disuse atrophy, including:
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An increased range of motion: As a substitute for passive stretching exercise performed by the patient or therapist.
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Muscle re-education: for example, teaching a patient how to set his or her quads.
1.2 How does a Neuromuscular Stimulator work?
Because the transdermal stimulation of nerves and muscles may be accomplished by electrical pulses, this modality
can help prevent disuse atrophy. Accordingly, incapacitated patients can receive therapeutic treatment to create
involuntary muscle contractions thereby improving and maintaining muscle tone without actual physical activity.
1.3 The Instrument:
The Neuromuscular Stimulator is an easy to use system. A marvel of miniaturized electronics, the lightweight power
unit transmits electrical pulses through the skin surface and stimulates motor units (nerve and muscles). The
electrical impulses are "ramped" so they closely emulate natural muscle contractions.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 2. SAFETY
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