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What
is Compex Mi "Muscle Intelligence" technology?
Compex "Mi" stands for “muscle intelligence”™
This Compex technology takes into account the specificities
of each of our muscles and thus offers stimulation adapted to
their characteristics.
It’s
simple, as the data is transmitted to the stimulator automatically!
It’s
personalised, as each of our muscles is unique!
Compex Mi Sensor : This is the little sensor that links
the stimulator to the electrodes. Compex Mi Sensor is the key
component that enables to measure certain physiological characteristics
of a muscle, to analyse them and to adapt the stimulation parameters
accordingly. It is this component that allows the muscle to talk.
Practical rules of use with the Compex Mi system
To
access the Compex Mi technology functions of the Compex, the
special electrode cable of the system must be already connected
before switching the device on.
Avoid
connecting the special electrode cable of the Compex Mi Sensor
system when the Compex is switched on.
To
work correctly, the Compex Mi Sensor system must not be blocked
or subjected to pressure.
During
the stimulation session, self-adhesive electrodes must always
be clipped on the special electrode cable of the Compex Mi Sensor
system. The size and positioning of these electrodes must be
as shown in the pictures at the end of the manual or at the
beginning of the specific applications.
Compex
Mi Scan : This function adapts the electrostimulation session
to the physiology of each user. Just before starting the work
session Compex Mi Scan probes the chosen muscular group and
automatically adjusts the stimulator parameters to the excitability
of this area of the body. It is a truly personalised measurement.
Compex Mi Scan function
The
Compex Mi Scan function is accessible only for programmes requiring
the choice of a muscular group.
The
Compex Mi Scan function allows you to adapt the characteristics
of the stimulation impulses to the individual specificities
of each person and the excitability characteristics of the stimulated
muscle. This function is implemented, at the start of the programme,
by a short sequence during which measurements are taken (a horizontal
bar scans the figurine at the left of the screen).
Throughout
the entire measurement test, you must remain completely still
and be perfectly relaxed. The Compex Mi Scan system is very
sensitive: the smallest contraction or the least movement could
disturb the measurement test.
The
duration of the Compex Mi Scan test varies depending on the
muscle involved and the individual characteristics of each person.
The test lasts 12 seconds on average and never more than 21
seconds.
During
the test, an unpleasant tickling sensation may sometimes be
felt by certain people.
Once
the test has been completed, the programme can start
Compex Mi Action: This
is a work mode in which a voluntary muscular contraction is automatically
accompanied by a contraction caused by electrostimulation. The
electrostimulation contraction is therefore perfectly controlled,
and the working session thus becomes more comfortable (from both
the psychological and muscular standpoints), more intensive (the
muscle works more and in greater depth) and more complete (improvement
of coordination).
Compex
Mi Action function
The
Compex Mi Action mode allows the user to start the muscular
contraction phase by voluntarily contracting the stimulated
muscle. It thus offers an opportunity to associate voluntary
work and stimulation.
The
Compex Mi Action mode is available only for certain programmes
that allow this work mode.
Programmes
using the Compex Mi Action mode are always preceded by the Compex
Mi Scan measurement test
The
Compex Mi Action work mode is operational during the active
rest phases of a work sequence. It is not operational during
warming-up and relaxation sequences.
After
the warming-up phase, the first muscular contraction is started
automatically.
The
voluntary start of a contraction (during an active rest phase)
is possible only within a given time span that varies depending
on the programme used. An alternation of sound signals delimits
this time span in the following order:
- An initial sound signal (consisting of increasingly close
“bleeps”) indicates that the start of the voluntary
contraction phase is possible.
- The sound signal is continuous: this is the ideal time to
start the voluntary contraction phase.
- The sound signal decreases: the start is still possible and
the work rate is still satisfactory.
- After a certain time – which varies depending on the
programmes – during which the “bleeps” are more
spaced out, the device automatically goes into the “Pause”
mode if no contraction phase has been started
To
restart a muscular contraction during the active rest phase,
the system must detect strong muscular twitches. To do this,
the device prompts you, if necessary, to increase the stimulation
energies during the active rest phase. If, despite that, the
system does not detect sufficient muscular twitches within 20
seconds, the device goes into the “Pause” mode.
Compex Mi Tens :The optimal stimulation energy needs to
be identified and used throughout the TENS programme (analgesic).
On the basis of the measurements taken regularly during the session,
the device permanently and automatically readjusts the stimulation
energy to avoid any onset of muscular contraction, which is strongly
counter-indicated for programmes of this type.
Compex
Mi Tens functions
The
Compex Mi Tens function allows you to limit considerably the
onset of unwanted muscular contractions, thus assuring a maximum
of comfort and effectiveness.
The
Compex Mi Tens function is available only for the Sophisticated
TENS, Arthralgia and Epicondylitis.
For
these programmes, the function allows you to control the stimulation
energies while maintaining them at an effective level and considerably
limiting the onset of muscular contractions.
Short
measurement tests (lasting 2 to 3 seconds) are carried out regularly
throughout the entire programme.
There
is a test phase after each increase of the stimulation energies.
To ensure the correct performance of these tests, you must remain
perfectly still during this time.
Depending
on the results of the measurement tests recorded by the device,
the level of the stimulation energies may be slightly decreased
automatically.
It
is important always to adopt the most comfortable possible stimulation
position. Also, you should try to remain still and not contract
the muscles of the stimulated area
Compex
Mi Range: This function indicates the ideal energy adjustment
range for the low frequency programmes. Using Compex Mi Range,
you no longer need to ask yourself whether the energy you are
using is too high or too low: this function tells you, thus
optimising the efficiency of your treatment or training.
Compex
Mi Range functions
This
function indicates the ideal energy adjustment range for programmes
whose efficiency requires vigorous muscular twitches.
The
Compex Mi Range function is therefore accessible only for programmes
using low stimulation frequencies (less than 10 Hertz).
For
programs allowing the use of the function, the stimulator checks
whether you are in the ideal energy range. If you are below
the range, the stimulator prompts you to increase the energy
by displaying "+"signs.
Once
the stimulator has detected your ideal adjustment range, a bracket
appears to the right of the bar chart of the channel to which
the system is connected. This bracket indicates the energy range
within which you should work for optimal stimulation.
If
you adjust the stimulation energy below the ideal treatment
range, the stimulator prompts you to increase it again with
a continuous display of blinking "+" signs
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