Operation Manual

2. Practical rules of use in the
m—1
mode
To achieve maximum effectiveness, the m—1 work mode requires good muscular
qualities. Muscles with poor performance may, in certain cases, prevent the voluntary
start of the contraction.
The m—1 work mode, associated with exercises carried out dynamically (i.e., with an as-
sociated movement), should be reserved for sportsmen doing voluntary muscular training and
already familiar with muscular training by electrostimulation. Some of these exercises (such
as squats) are difficult to do in the m—1 work mode, because of the particular order of
the specific motor sequences of the exercise.
In the event of repeated failures when using the m—1 work mode, it is recommended that
you carry out a complete work cycle in the “classic” mode, before making any new
attempt in the m—1 mode.
To make the most of all these advan-
tages, it is particularly important to
comply with certain rules of use.
The following table shows the diffe-
rent muscular groups and gives some
very useful indications concerning
the best stimulation position to adopt
and how to start a contraction volun-
tarily.
The electrostimulation carried out
with the “classic” type programs of the
Compex gives particularly convincing
results. The m technology with which
your stimulator is equipped goes even
further and offers many additional
advantages. The programs of the
categories Sport, Cross-training,
Conditioning and Rehabilitation,
used in m—1 mode, offer certain
undeniable benefits:
They ensure even more effective work, as they
associate voluntary exercises and electrostimula-
tion, which together stimulate the muscular fibres
more intensively.
They leave the user free to choose whether to
start a contraction, thus making the use of
electrostimulation even more comfortable.
They require active participation and encourage
the user to become fully involved in his treatment.
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