XFORMER / EXE PERSONAL BODY OPTIMIZER

positioning of electrodes and workout tables

Introduction Types of electrodes and where to place them on the body

Information on the manual ............................ page 7 Adhesive gel electrodes ................................ page 10 Water sponge electrodes .............................. page 11 1 ABDOMINALS ....................................... page 14 2 ABDOMINALS ....................................... page 16 3 BICEPS .................................................. page 18 4 EXTENSOR OF THE HAND ..................... page 20 5 FLEXOR OF THE HAND .......................... page 22 6 QUADRICEPS FEMORIS ........................ page 24 7 QUADRICEPS FEMORIS ........................ page 26 8 ADDUCTORS ......................................... page 28 9 BUTTOCKS ........................................... page 30 10 BUTTOCKS ........................................... page 32 11 CALF ...................................................... page 34 12 TRICEPS ................................................ page 36 13 DELTOID.................................................. page 38 14 PECTORALS ......................................... page 40 15 PECTORALS ......................................... page 42 16 ABDUCTORS........................................... page 44 17 BICEPS FEMORIS ................................... page 46 18 DORSALS ............................................... page 48 19 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 50 20 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 52 21 TRAPEZIUS ........................................... page 54 22 PERONEUS ............................................ page 56 23 TIBIALIS ANTERIOR ................................ page 58 24 LUMBAR MUSCLES................................ page 60 25 PARAVERTEBRALS ................................. page 62

Workout tables

SPORT

Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 66 Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67 Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 68 Rugby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 69 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 70 Alpine skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71 Cross-country skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 72 Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 73 Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 74 Boxe, Judo, Martial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 75 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 76 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 77 Body Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 78

Workout tables

BEAUTY

Legs and buttocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 82 Shoulders and back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83 Abdomen, waistline and buttocks . . . . . . . . page 84 Abdomen, arms and breasts . . . . . . . . . . . . page 85

Workout tables

ANTALGIC

Cervicalgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 88 Low back pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 89 Heaviness in the legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 90 Muscle pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 91 Chronic joint pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 92

Workout tables

REHAB

Post injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 96 Muscle strenghtening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 98

The sheet attached to the electro-stimulator Xformer/EXE is designed to provide a practical and fast reference tool. The tables on the sheet have been organised according to the four programme sections on the Xformer/EXE and will help you use the machine in a simple and precise way by providing details on weekly stimulation frequencies, muscle groups to be treated and also by suggesting the best treatment times for each application. These tables are simply work-out proposals and should not be considered binding. Your athletics trainer or doctor can give you further advice on how to optimise training and/or treatment with the Xformer/EXE electrostimulation programmes. IMPORTANT!: We strongly recommend seeing a physician or physiotherapist before carrying out either post-injury or postsurgery rehabilitation treatment.

Introduction
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Above all during the first electrostimulation sessions, it is a good idea to focus special attention on how the electrodes are positioned on the body. Good treatment results depend on such positioning. Application of the electrodes in fact must also comply with a number of rules which will become a habit only after using XFormer/EXE for a certain period of time. For those approaching electrostimulation for the first time, we suggest taking a careful look at the photographic images which clearly indicate, muscle by muscle, how to apply the gel adhesives so as to ensure the correct positioning of the positive and negative poles marked by the grey and black colour respectively of the jacks.

XFORMER / EXE PERSONAL BODY OPTIMIZER

Types of electrodes and where to place them on the body

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APPLICATION OF THE SOLID GEL ADHESIVE ELECTRODES Remove the protective film from the adhesive electrodes and keep this for subsequent use. On each muscle group involved in the treatment, place a pair of adhesive electrodes. Connect the electrodes to a lead and fit this to an output socket of the appliance. Important : make sure the polarity of the leads is correct. Conventionally, the black buttons indicate the negative electrodes, while the grey buttons indicate the positive electrode. The electrodes must generally be positioned following the general instructions described in the manual relating to treatment applications and programs. These points are subjective. After some trial and error it will nevertheless be simple to find the positions that ensure best possible stimulation. Adjust the position of the electrodes only after reducing the current on the relevant appliance channel. The main unit of XFormer/EXE features 4 separate outputs: the number of outputs to be used depends on the type of application and on how many areas need treating at the same time. XFormer/EXE can work perfectly well with just one output.

APPLICATION OF WATER SPONGE ELECTRODES Soak the electrode sponges in normal water using the sprayer provided. The sponges must be perfectly soaked before each treatment, otherwise they will tend to insulate and not conduct the impulses properly (should they become dry, add water including during treatment). Position the elastic straps and fasten using the special buckle on the area where the electrodes are to be fitted. Insert the electrodes underneath the straps on the application points, following the instructions described in the manual relating to electrode treatments and positioning. During the entire treatment, the electrodes must adhere perfectly to the skin and consequently, the elastic straps must be adequately tightened and, if necessary adjusted according to need. Connect the buttons of the leads provided to the electrode connectors and connect these to the appliance. Please remember that to achieve the best results from the electrostimulation device, electrode positioning must directly involve the mass of the muscle to be treated and not the end part connected to the tendons. At this point in fact, the stimulation will not achieve the desired contraction effect because the motoneuron that transmits the electric impulse branches down inside the muscle fibres. The following images will show you how to position the electrodes on top of each single muscle or group of muscles. Initially, it is best to carefully follow the examples shown, but because the anatomy of single individuals differs, with practice you will be able to find the best areas on which to fit the electrodes by yourself.
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The fact is that not only does the muscle formation of single individuals differ, but so does skin resistance and above all the fatty layer affects electrical impulse transmission. The layer of subcutaneous fat in particular tends to be insulating with respect to electric current, and this is distributed differently from one person to another. As a practical rule, we just wish to say that the adipose layer above the muscle is fairly thick and it may be necessary to considerably increase the current to achieve the effect indicated by the selected program. If corresponding muscles have to be exercised during the same session, for instance, the quadriceps of the thigh of the right and left legs, the electrodes will have to be positioned perfectly symmetrical on the relevant muscle areas, otherwise the results of stimulation on the two sides could be different. It should also be remembered that the electrically stimulated muscle must work by means of isometric contractions, meaning without excessive freedom of movement during contraction to prevent any troublesome feeling of cramp. The position of the body can be different and freer when low electrical intensity work programs are used: the absence of major contractions means the part involved can be left free. The operating position with the electrostimulation unit is also important in relation to the greater or lesser mobility of the areas where the electrodes are fitted. Before starting a workout session, it is best to take up a comfortable position so as to enable each body area to work in the best possible way. The illustrations alongside the photos showing electrode fitting, will indicate from time to time the best position to take up in relation to the trained muscle group. In any case, you should feel comfortable and, if possible, perform muscle stimulation in an environment where temperature is between 18 and 30C.

HOW TO USE We suggest using the sponge electrodes on large muscle areas that can be comfortably wrapped in the retention straps, as in the case of thighs, buttocks or the abdominal region. The sponge electrodes are also very useful on very hairy parts of the body. The solid-gel adhesive electrodes are on the other hand recommended for all applications on any part of the body that can be treated with electrostimulation.

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Abdominals
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; during treatment, the muscle must not be contracted due to a bad position

Abdominals
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: ABDOMINALS

women

This application mainly stimulates lower and upper abdominals.

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
14 15

men

Abdominals
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; to make stimulation more comfortable and safer, muscles must not be contracted due to a bad position during treatment.

Abdominals
4 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: ABDOMINALS

women

This application stimulates all fasciae of abdominal muscles.

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
16 17

men

Biceps

Biceps

Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
18 19

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: BICEPS

We suggest treating both arms at the same time.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both arms)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Extensor of the hand

Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive arm movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Extensor of the hand

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both forearms)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: HAND EXTENSOR

women

We suggest treating both forearms at the same time.

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
20 21

men

Flexor of the hand

Flexor of the hand

Take up the position shown in the illustration.

Muscles involved: HAND FLEXOR

We suggest treating both forearms at the same time.

women

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
22 23

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive arm movement, it is best to keep it blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both forearms)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Quadriceps femoris
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive leg movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Quadriceps femoris
2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) or 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: QUADRICEPS FEMORIS

women

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
24 25

men

According to the muscular mass, both electrode sizes (both the 3.5x4.5 cm ones shown in the illustration and the 4x9 cm electrodes) may be used.

Quadriceps femoris
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive leg movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Quadriceps femoris
4 channels 8 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both legs)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: QUADRICEPS FEMORIS

women

We suggest treating both forearms at the same time.

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
26 27

men

Adductors
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces leg movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Adductors
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm) (both thighs)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Muscles involved: ADDUCTORS

women

We suggest treating both forearms at the same time.

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
28 29

men

Buttocks
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Buttocks

Muscles involved: BUTTOCKS

women

2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.
PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
30 31

men

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Buttocks
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Buttocks

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Muscles involved: BUTTOCKS

women

This application stimulates all fasciae of the buttocks .

4 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
32 33

men

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Calf
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Calf
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm) (both calves)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: CALF

women

We suggest treating both calves at the same time.

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
34 35

men

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Triceps
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Triceps
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm) (both arms)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: TRICEPS

women

We suggest treating both triceps at the same time.

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
36 37

men

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Deltoid
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Deltoid
4 channels 8 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both shoulders)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: DELTOID

women

We suggest treating both shoulders at the same time.

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
38 39

men

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Pectorals

Pectorals

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
40 41

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: PECTORALS

IMPORTANT! Never place the electrodes on the breasts near the nipples, but only on the pectoral muscles.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Pectorals
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Pectorals
4 channels 8 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both breasts)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: PECTORALS

We suggest treating both breasts at the same time.

women

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
42 43

men

IMPORTANT! Never place the electrodes on the breasts near the nipples, but only on the pectoral muscles.

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Abductors
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Abductors
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm) (both thighs)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: ABDUCTORS

women

We suggest treating both thighs at the same time.

SUPINE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
44 45

men

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Biceps femoris
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Biceps femoris
2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: BICEPS FEMORIS

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
46 47

men

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Dorsals

Dorsals

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
48 49

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: DORSALS

2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Trapezius

Trapezius

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
50 51

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: TRAPEZIUS

2 channels 2 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) 2 electrodes (4x9 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Trapezius

Trapezius

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
52 53

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: TRAPEZIUS

2 channels 2 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) 2 electrodes (4x9 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Trapezius

Trapezius

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
54 55

men

The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Muscles involved: TRAPEZIUS

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Peroneus
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Peroneus
2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both legs)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: PERONEUS

women

We suggest treating both legs at the same time.

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
56 57

men

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Tibialis anterior
Take up the position shown in the illustration.
The muscles must work isometrically; if contraction produces excessive limb movement, it is best to keep these blocked to prevent muscle shortening and to make stimulation comfortable and safe.

Tibialis anterior
2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) (both legs)
Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Muscles involved: TIBIALIS ANTERIOR

women

We suggest treating both legs at the same time.

SEATED POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
58 59

men

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Lumbar muscles

Lumbar muscles

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
60 61

men

The muscles must work isometrically; to make stimulation more comfortable and safer, muscles must not be contracted due to a bad position during treatment.

Muscles involved: LUMBAR MUSCLES

This application stimulates all fasciae of the lumbar muscles.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

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Paravertebrals

Paravertebrals

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Take up the position shown in the illustration.

women

PRONE POSITION

X FORMER / EXE
62 63

men

The muscles must work isometrically; to make stimulation more comfortable and safer, muscles must not be contracted due to a bad position during treatment.

Muscles involved: PARAVERTEBRALS

This application stimulates all fasciae of paravertebral muscles.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

SPORT TABLES The standard TRAINING FREQUENCY contemplates using the electrostimulator for three weekly sessions on alternate days for each muscle group. The electrostimulation can be combined with sports training during the same day. In this case, this is considered as combined training and electrostimulation is best performed just once a week because recovery times tend to lengthen due to the fact that muscle exercise is particularly intense. This type of method represents an advanced training model and can only be performed after a period of 3-4 electrostimulation sessions held a long time from specific voluntary training. The TRAINING SCHEDULE contemplates cycles of 3-4 weeks of training by electrostimulation, followed by 3 weeks of sports training with voluntary contraction. In the event of wanting to train different aspects such as Strength and Power, the alternate cycle system can be adopted, such as, for instance: - 1st week Strength program 2 - 2nd week Power program 3 - 3rd week Strength program 2 - 4th week Power program 3 Prolonged electrostimulation on the same muscle group. 12-15 training sessions are enough to obtain good results. It should not be forgotten that muscles require adequate periods to recover. From a general point of view, the sports training process is based on a number of fundamental notions, which however must be adapted to the single case. For this reason, the assistance of a coach or competent personal trainer is recommended whenever possible.

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SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Buttocks Quadriceps femoris Rest Buttocks Calves Rest Rest

Soccer

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
program total time in minutes P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 50 50 50 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Rest Triceps Deltoids Rest Rest

Basket

1st week
position of electrodes 6 11 9 7 10 11 SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH -

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 12 13 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 40 20 P1 P1 40 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Quadriceps femoris Rest Buttocks Calves Rest Rest position of electrodes 7 9 11 6 10 11 program SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 80 80 80 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Quadriceps femoris Rest Calves Peroneus Rest Triceps Deltoids Rest Rest

2nd week
position of electrodes 10 7 11 22 12 13 program SPORT > STRENGTH RES SPORT > STRENGTH RES SPORT > STRENGTH RES SPORT > STRENGTH RES SPORT > STRENGTH RES SPORT > STRENGTH RES P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 -

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (ENDURANCE) for the 6th week
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3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (POWER) for the 5th week and programs P3 (STRENGTH RESISTANCE) for the 6th week
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SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Peroneus Rest Pectorals Dorsals Rest Rest

Volleyball

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
program total time in minutes P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 40 40 40 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Abdominals Rest Pectorals Dorsals Rest Rest

Rugby

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 22 14 18 SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER -

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 1 14 18 program SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Peroneus Rest Pectorals Dorsals Rest Rest position of electrodes 7 10 11 22 15 18 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 total time in minutes 40 40 40 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Abdominals Calves Rest Pectorals Dorsals Rest Rest

2nd week
position of electrodes 7 10 2 11 15 18 program SPORT > HYPERTR. SPORT > HYPERTR SPORT > HYPERTR SPORT > HYPERTR SPORT > HYPERTR SPORT > HYPERTR P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 44 44 44 -

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P3 programs

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (HYPERTROPHY) for the 6th week
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SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Pectorals Rest Dorsals Abdominals Rest Rest

Tennis

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 40 40 40 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Buttocks Rest Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Rest

Alpine skiing

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 14 18 1 -

1st week
position of electrodes 6 11 9 7 11 program SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 25 P1 P1 50 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Pectorals Rest Dorsals Abdominals Rest Rest position of electrodes 7 10 11 15 18 2 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 total time in minutes 40 40 40 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Calves Rest Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Rest

2nd week
position of electrodes 10 11 6 9 7 11 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 40 40 40 -

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P3 programs

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P4 (POWER) for the 6th week
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SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Buttocks Calves Rest Dorsals Triceps Rest Rest

Cross-country skiing

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
total time in minutes day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Buttocks Rest Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Rest

Cycling

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 10 11 18 12 program SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 10 7 9 program SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 80 80 80 -

80 80 80 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Quadriceps femoris Rest Calves Quadriceps femoris Rest Triceps Dorsals Rest Rest position of electrodes 9 7 11 6 12 18 program SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 total time in minutes 80 80 80 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Rest

2nd week
position of electrodes 6 11 7 10 6 11 program SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 SPORT >STRENGTH RES. P1 SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 -

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P4 programs

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P3 programs

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Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Buttocks Calves Rest Quadriceps femoris Quadriceps femoris Rest Rest

Running

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
program total time in minutes P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 80 80 80 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Calves Abdominals Rest Pectorals Triceps Rest Rest

Boxe - Judo - Martial arts

1st week
position of electrodes 7 11 10 11 6 7 SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE -

1st week
position of electrodes 6 9 11 1 14 12 program SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Calves Rest Quadriceps femoris Quadriceps femoris Rest Buttocks Calves Rest Rest position of electrodes 9 11 7 6 10 11 program SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE SPORT > ENDURANCE P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 total time in minutes 80 80 80 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Dorsals Abdominals Rest Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Pectorals Triceps Rest Calves

2nd week
position of electrodes 18 2 7 10 15 12 11 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 40 40 40 20

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P4 programs

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P3 (POWER) for the 6th week
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Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Buttocks Rest Abdominals Lumbars Rest Deltoids Flexor of the hand Rest Rest

Golf

SPORT
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
program SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Biceps Rest Adductors Buttocks Rest Lumbars Abdominals Rest Rest

Riding

1st week
position of electrodes 7 9 1 24 13 5 -

1st week
position of electrodes 6 3 8 9 24 1 program SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 -

2nd week
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Paravertebrals Rest Pectorals Abdominals Rest Deltoids Extensor of the hand Rest Rest position of electrodes 6 25 14 2 13 4 program SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER SPORT > POWER P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 40 40 40 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Biceps Quadriceps femoris Rest Buttocks Adductors Rest Abdominals Lumbars Rest Rest

2nd week
position of electrodes 3 7 10 8 2 24 program SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. SPORT > STRENGTH RES. P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 total time in minutes 46 46 46 -

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P3 (POWER) for the 6th week
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3rd week: same as 1st, but with P3 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P3 programs

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Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Quadriceps femoris Calves Rest Biceps femoris Adductors Rest Adductors Buttocks Rest Peroneus Tibialis anterior

Body Building

1st week
position of electrodes 7 11 17 16 8 9 22 23 program SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH SPORT > STRENGTH P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 50 50 50 50 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Abdominals Pectorals Rest Deltoids Biceps Rest Triceps Dorsals Rest Trapezius Lumbars

2nd week
position of electrodes 2 15 13 3 12 18 20 24 program SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY SPORT > HYPERTROPHY P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 total time in minutes 44 44 44 44

3rd week: same as 1st, but with P2 programs - 4th week: same as 2nd, but with P2 programs If training is protracted after the 4th week, use programs: P3 (STRENGTH) for the 5th week and programs P3 (HYPERTROPHY) for the 6th week
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BEAUTY TABLES The correct and regular use of the Beauty programs may considerably improve the tonicity of tissues and helps, along with a balanced diet, reducing cellulite as well as the localised adipose membrane. Below is an approximate strategy for the successful use of available programs in Xformer EXE: 1st week Draining (5 weekly sessions) 2nd week Draining (5 weekly sessions) 3rd week Lipolytic (4 weekly sessions) 4th week Shaping and toning (3/4 weekly sessions) 5th week Shaping and toning (3/4 weekly sessions) 6th week Draining (3/4 weekly sessions)

If the pursued goal is to just tone up the muscle groups, only the toning and sports programs may be used for a period of 3-4 weeks, followed by 2-3 weeks of recovery and training with voluntary contraction.

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Duration of treatment: 6 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Biceps femoris Rest Quadriceps femoris Abductors Rest Abductors Calves Rest Peroneus Tibialis anterior

Legs and buttocks

Firming and lifting of buttocks, toning of legs, inner and outer thighs.

BEAUTY
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
total time in minutes 60 60 60 60 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Trapezius Deltoid Rest Dorsals Paravertebrals Rest Trapezius Rest Lumbars

Shoulders and back

Strengthening and sculpting of shoulder and back muscles

1st and 2nd week

position of electrodes 9 17 6 8 16 11 22 23 program BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING position of electrodes 20 13 18 25 19 24

1st week
program BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING total time in minutes 60 60 30 30

3rd week: same as the 1st two weeks, but with LIPOLYTIC program

4th and 5th week

day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Buttocks Biceps femoris Rest Quadriceps femoris Abductors Rest Abductors Calves Rest Peroneus Tibialis anterior position of electrodes 9 17 6 8 16 11 22 23 program BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > LEGS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > THIGHS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > LEGS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > LEGS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > LEGS total time in minutes 60 60 60 60 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Trapezius Deltoid Rest Dorsals Paravertebrals Rest Trapezius Rest Lumbars

2nd 3rd and 4th week

position of electrodes 20 13 18 25 19 24 program BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE> ARMS / TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE> ARMS / TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS / TRUNK total time in minutes 60 60 30 30

6th week: same as 1st and 2nd week

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Duration of treatment: 6 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Abdominals Buttocks Rest Abdominals Buttocks Rest Abdominals Buttocks Rest Rest

Abdomen, waistline, buttocks

Slimming of abdomen, reduction of waistline, firming of buttocks.

BEAUTY
Duration of treatment: 4 weeks
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Abdominals Biceps Rest Pectoralis major Triceps Rest Abdominals Pectoralis major Rest Rest

Abdomen, arms and breasts

Slimming and toning of abdomen, firming of arms, lifting of breasts

1st and 2nd week

position of electrodes 1 9 2 10 1 9 program BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING total time in minutes 60 60 60 position of electrodes 1 3 14 12 2 15 -

1st week
program BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING BEAUTY > DRAINING total time in minutes 60 60 60 -

3rd week: same as the 1st two weeks, but with LIPOLYTIC program

4th and 5th week

day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Abdominals Buttocks Rest Abdominals Buttocks Rest Abdominals Buttocks Rest Rest position of electrodes 1 9 2 10 1 9 program BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BUTTOCKS total time in minutes 63 63 63 day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 muscles involved Abdominals Biceps Rest Pectoralis major Triceps Rest Abdominals Pectoralis major Rest Rest

2nd 3rd and 4th week

position of electrodes 1 3 14 12 2 15 program BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS/TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BREASTS BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ARMS/TRUNK BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > ABDOMEN BEAUTY > TONE+SHAPE > BREASTS total time in minutes 63 60 63 -

6th week: same as 1st and 2nd week

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ANTALGIC TABLES Each of the three programs available in the Antalgic section of Xformer/EXE acts according to a well defined biological principle, but always pursuing the objective of bringing about a nearly immediate relief from pain. The following tables suggest a series of applications which may benefit in the commonest cases of pain sensation. The user him/herself will be in a position to realize, after a few applications, the current intensity that he/she is supposed to provide to the electrodes in order to maintain a constant level of tickling on the skin, without ever getting to bringing about the contraction of the underlying muscular fibres; this would be a different kind of treatment, and would not obtain the desired pain-killing effect.

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Cervicalgia
(medical application)

ANTALGIC

Lower back pain

(medical application)

In all cases of pain at the back of the neck or top part of the back due to muscle contractures. Prolonged muscle tension causes pressure on the blood vessels and reduces oxygenation and the supply of blood to the muscle fibres. The continuation of this situation, typical of bad postures when driving or sitting in front of a computer, can cause the accumulation of acid and blood vessel atrophy. A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use.

In cases of pain in the lumbar region due to chronic muscular contractures as a consequence of weak vertebral muscles, but not to disorders such as intestinal, gynaecological or kidney problems. A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.
Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body,
Programs Duration of treatment Intensity Treatment protocol ANTALGIC > DECO; ANTALGIC > TENS 4 weeks Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt 1st week: 2 applications a day (1 with DECO program, 1 with TENS program) 3 subsequent weeks: 1 session a day with DECO program.

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.
Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.
Program Duration of treatment Time (of each application) Intensity Treatment protocol ANTALGIC > TENS ; ANTALGIC > ENDORPHINS 3 weeks 30 minutes Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt 2 applications a day for 15 days (alternating TENS with ENDORPHINS) 3rd week: 1 application a day of ENDORPHINS.

Time (of each application) 30 minutes

If pain continues, see a doctor. Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.
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Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor. If no remission or strong reduction of pain are achieved, see a doctor.
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Heaviness in the legs

(medical application)

ANTALGIC

Muscle pull
(medical application)

IWhenever a sensation of heaviness in the legs is perceived, with no problems of venous insufficiency or of circulatory stasis, varicose veins or oedemas. Prolonged muscle tension causes pressure on the blood vessels and reduces oxygenation and the supply of blood to the muscle fibres This situation is typical when one remains in a standing position for a long time and may induce a strong sensation of heaviness in the legs. Electrostimulation may considerably improve the situation .

In cases of muscle pulls or strains, i.e. traumatic lesions due to abrupt and violent movements, often with cold muscles. When a muscle pull is involved, the muscle appears contracted and rigid and each movement becomes painful. Electrostimulation combined with muscular rest will give excellent results in terms of pain relief. A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use. Place the electrodes near the aching muscular area. To this aim, use the positioning tables from 1 to 25 in this manual.

4 channels 8 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm) Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.
Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration, During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.
Programs Intensity Treatment protocol ANTALGIC > DECO ; SPORT>ACTIVE RECOVERY Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt 1st week: 2 applications a day by alternating DECO with ACTIVE RECOVERY Then decrease frequency of sessions as needed. Maintenance: 2 applications a week of ACTIVE RECOVERY

1 channel 2 elettrodi (4x9 cm) Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.
Program Duration of treatment Time (each application) Intensity Treatment protocol

Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.

ANTALGIC > TENS; ANTALGIC > DECO 3 weeks 30 minutes Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt 1st four days: 2 applications a day with TENS. 5th to 10th day: 1 session a day by alternating TENS with DECO. From 10th day onwards: 1 session a day of DECO.

If pain continues, see a doctor. Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.
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Chronic pain in the joints

(medical application)

Knee joint In all arthralgia cases, i.e. chronic pain in the joints due to inflammations or deterioration due to age, compressions etc. The Tens program does bring about a temporary remission of pain, but may do nothing about the causes of pain. A doctor will be able to recommend proper treatment use.

Shoulder joint

Hip joint

Program Duration of treatment Intensity Treatment protocol

ANTALGIC > TENS 4 weeks Adjust intensity until intense skin prickling is felt 1st week: 1-2 applications a day. Subsequent weeks: reduce frequency according to needs.

2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

2 channels 4 electrodes (4x9 cm)

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Time (of each application) 30 minutes

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension

If pain continues, see a doctor. Applications against pain prolonged over time must be recommended by a doctor.

Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.

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REHAB TABLES When using electrostimulation for rehabilitation purposes, it is important to select programs taking into consideration the real condition of the muscle to be treated, as well as the result which one wants to obtain. The examples contained in the following tables mainly involve the fibres of the first type or red fibres, which help maintain posture and are involved in repetitive actions and resistance. These are in fact the type of fibres which are first hit by muscular atrophy, which is caused by a period of immobilisation. We highly recommend consulting a specialist or physiotherapist before beginning rehabilitation training using electrostimulation.

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Post injury

In the period immediately after an injury, the specific currents of this program enable the muscle to maintain minimum tone and function characteristics, which would tend to be reduced due to a temporary suspension of normal activities. Electrostimulation turns out to be a useful practice for functional recovery and for improving results obtained by traditional rehabilitation therapies. Below are a number of rehabilitation cases where electrostimulation is frequently used. Treatment of twisted ankles Sprain or breakage of the front ligament of the knee Chondropathy rotulea treatment Treatment following operations on the meniscus We highly recommend consulting a specialist or physiotherapist before beginning rehabilitation training using electrostimulation. These specialists will be able to indicate the most suibable positioning of electrodes onto the areas involved, accordino to the specific problem.
Programs Duration of treatment TTime (each application) Intensity Treatment protocol REHAB > POST-INJURY 2 weeks 30 minutes Adjust intensity until a deep muscular contraction is obtained, but without ever reaching the pain threshold. 1st week: 2 applications a day. 2nd week: 1 application a day. Subsequent weeks: we recommend using muscle strengthening programs; see specific sheet.

Here are some examples of electrode positioning:

Ankle joint

Knee joint

Elbow joint

1 channel 2 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

2 channels 4 elecrodes (4x9 cm)

2 channels 4 electrodes (3,5x4,5 cm)

Always keep to the indicated polarity (black and grey) and electrode dimension.

Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body.

According to the area to be treated, select the programs for the upper part of the body or the lower part of the body
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Muscle strengthening

Wherever it is necessary to stimulate either single muscles of wider areas having become weakened as a result of injury, surgery or long immobilisation periods.
Electrostimulation turns out to be a useful practice for functional recovery and for improving results obtained by traditional rehabilitation therapies. Place the electrodes near the aching muscular area. To this aim, use the positioning tables from 1 to 25 in this manual. Take up a comfortable position as shown in the illustration. During treatment muscles shall be relaxed and not contracted due to a bad position of the body. According to the area to be treated, select the programs for the upper part of the body or the lower part of the body.
Programs Duration of treatment Time (each application) Intensity Treatment protocol REHAB > HYPOTROPHY; REHAB>STRENGTHENING 4 weeks 30 minutes Adjust intensity until a deep muscular contraction is obtained, but without ever reaching the pain threshold. 1st week: first 3 days: 2 applications a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog.1 Subsequent 4 days: 2 applications a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog. 2 Subsequent weeks: 1 application a day of HYPOTROPHY Prog.1 Maintenance: 2 applications a week of STENGHTENING Prog. 2

We strongly recommend seeing a physician or physiotherapist before carrying out either post-injury or post-surgery rehabilitation treatment.

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