COMPLETE ELECTROTHERAPY SYSTEM USER'S MANUAL

6. Usage Guidelines

6.1 Program Descriptions

The choice of a program is determined by the injured body parts or joints. The appropriate stimulation programs (e.g., Endurance, Strength, TENS, or Edema) and frequency of the program(s) are determined by the medical professional. Consult your medical professional to be sure to understand the Empi Phoenix device.

6.1.1 Endurance – P1

The Empi Phoenix Endurance program focuses on generating a medium muscle contraction.

This working level is maintained over a long time period (20 minutes per session). The

Endurance program specifically activates the aerobic metabolism of the fibers during the stimulation session. The purpose is to increase the time for the muscle to maintain a medium contraction or the average power level for extended periods of time. This program is recommended for use before and after the surgery as prescribed by your medical professionals.

P1 begins with a two-minute Warm-Up phase, which will count down on the screen. The

Warm-Up phase will cause your muscles to twitch but not contract. Set the device intensity to a comfortable level during Warm-Up. Once the Work phase begins, the intensity will automatically decrease by half. You can then adjust the intensity to provide a comfortable but strong muscle contraction. The program finishes with a Cool-Down phase similar to the

Warm-Up phase.

Waveform

Treatment time

WARM UP

Cycling type

Pulse duration

Frequency - warm up

WORK PHASE

Treatment time

Cycling type

Pulse duration

Frequency - work

Frequency - rest

Work time

Rest time

Ramp up time work

Ramp down time work

Ramp up time rest

Ramp down time rest

ENDURANCE (P1)

Symmetrical square biphasic asynchronous

SETTING

2 min

Continuous

300µs

6 Hz

SETTING

15 min

Intermittent

300µs

35 Hz

4 Hz

6 sec

7 sec

1.5 sec

0.75 sec

0.5 sec

0.5 sec

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