Intensity Of Stimulation; Open Circuit - Globus Genesy 500 User Manual

INTENSITY OF STIMULATION

The current intensity necessary to obtain muscular contraction is personal and depends on the
position of the electrodes, the underlying adipose tissue layer, sweating, the presence of hair
on the area to be treated, etc. For these reasons, the same current intensity can generate dif-
ferent feelings from person to person, from day to day, and from the right side to the left side
of the body. During different sessions, these phenomena make it necessary to regulate the
intensity in order to obtain the same level of contraction. The current intensities recommended
in the different phases are proposed as indicative values, and each person should modify these
levels according to his personal needs.
Moderate intensity. The muscle does not tire, not even during prolonged treatments. The con-
traction induced is tolerable and pleasant. This is the first level on the graphic representation
of intensity.
Intermediate intensity. The muscle is visibly contracted but the stimulation does not cause the
joints to move.
Elevated intensity. The muscle is contracted substantially. The muscular contraction will pro-
voke the extension or bending of the limbs if these are not blocked.
Maximum intensity. The muscle is contracted maximally. This is intense treatment that should
be performed only only after having carried out various applications at lower intensity
Moderate
Intermediate
Elevated
Maximum
In the descriptions of the various treatments, the best levels of intensities are suggested.
NOTE: The recommended levels of current are only indicative.
NOTE: For Microcurrents programs, it is not necessary to set an intensity value (in microampe-
res) because these are preset and automatically activated for all phases. See section "NOTES
ON USING THE PROGRAMMES WITH MICROCURRENT".

Open circuit

The Electrostimulator has a device that controls the current supply. If the operator increases
the intensity level above 10 mA and the circuit is open (cables are not connected to the appa-
ratus and electrodes are not applied to the skin), the electrostimulator immediately brings the
intensity to 0 mA. Therefore, before beginning a program, make sure that the cables are con-
nected to the apparatus and that the electrodes are in good condition and are applied cor-
rectly to the area to be treated.
NOTE: Use the Microcurrents programs only on channels 1 and 3 with the gray cables. If the
cables are not connected or they are they wrong type, the Electrostimulator will not start the
program. Check the cables and the connections.
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from 10 mA to 20 mA
from 20 mA to 30 mA
above 30 mA
At the maximum level of tolerance, but below the pain threshold
REV. 03.09.04