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"LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY"

EQUISSAGE EDGE / EQUISSAGE PONY EDGE AUS & NZ

Owners Guide

V1_August_2018

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Page 1 EDGE “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” EQUISSAGE EDGE / EQUISSAGE PONY EDGE AUS & NZ Owners Guide V1_August_2018...
Page 2: Your Quick Reference Plan
If you have any questions on ge ing the most out of your Equissage then contact our Client Care Team on 1800 178 528 (AUS) or 0800 642 427 (NZ).
Page 3: Congratulations
Equissage EDGE will deliver these and much more. e Team at Equissage, want your experience to be easy, which is why we have created this owner's manual to assist you with everything there is to know about your new Equissage EDGE CVT System.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Back Pad Operation Equissage Remote Control Pairing and Initial Test for EQ Rider Pad Hand Pack Operation Ba ery Charging & General Care 34 General EDGE Product Cleaning 36 Research and Testing Improve Performance Research and Tests Respiratory Focus Shoulder Focus...
Page 5 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 5...
Page 6: Excellence Is Our Journey
Equissage belongs to an Australian-owned company that has dedicated decades into developing the very best quality CVT devices possible. Equissage EDGE is the next evolution in the ongoing development of CVT delivery systems incorporating advances in technology and design. All Equissage devices are made in Queensland Australia within a purpose-built facility producing Class Ila Medical Devices for human therapy applications.
Page 7 Available in Multiple Colours EQUISSAGE EDGE | 7 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 8: Cvt Diﬀerence
CVT Diﬀerence e Equissage EDGE CVT System is one of the safest forms of equine therapy available. rough ongoing research conducted in hospitals, universities, and research institutions, this form of treatment has been shown to be highly eﬀective while being non- aggressive, drug-free and free of side eﬀects.
Page 9: Who Uses Cvt
• Peter Moody Racing (Black Caviar) • Top Level Racing Trainers & Equine Competitors • People and Animals of all ages. Plus a growing number of Special Development Schools across Australia & New Zealand. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 9 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 10: Ge Ing Started
Ge ing Started is manual will show you how to set up, use and care for your Equissage EDGE CVT System. It is recommended that you read this Owners Guide thoroughly so that you are con dent in introducing CVT to your horses and know how to best treat for various conditions.
Page 11 EDGE “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” Because giving the very best to your horse is important! EQUISSAGE EDGE | 10 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 12: General Bene Ts
General Bene ts Equissage manufacture a range of easy to use, Equine CVT Massage Devices that with regular use can: Improve blood circulation Ÿ Relax muscles while stimulating muscle tissue Ÿ Increase lymphatic drainage Ÿ Improve healing of wounds and ulcers Ÿ...
Page 13 EDGE “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” “LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY” Give your horse the EDGE it deserves. The Equissage EDGE System is easy to use and can achieve professional level results on a repeatable basis. PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 14: Operating Your New Equissage
Operating your new Equissage Your Equissage EDGE therapy comes in a lightweight, protective bag on wheels to ensure that your Equissage is protected from dust and is easy to transport. In your new Equissage Set, you will receive your Equissage saddle cloth,...
Page 15 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 15...
Page 16: Express Back Pad Start-Up
Express Back Pad Start-up Place Saddle Cloth on Horse's back where normally placed Place Equissage Back Pad on, ba ery lights facing front of horse Connect fully charged ba ery supplied with the unit to motor using cables then clip ba ery strap on the side of the unit...
Page 17 With new advanced controls and battery system, the Equissage EDGE Back Pad is everything you need to give your horse the EDGE, and more! PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 17...
Page 18: Standard Se Ing
EQUISSAGE EDGE | 18 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 19 Three diﬀerent massage modes at the touch of a button. Get even more EDGE! PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 19...
Page 20: Cyclo Poly Modulation
Cyclo Poly Modulation ® CPM Cyclo Poly Modulation® (CPM) is a variation of the Equissage CVT which provides a deeper surging action, best used when extra stimulation is required. By alternating the delivery of CVT between the highest and lowest se ings quickly, the CVT has a deeper eﬀect and...
Page 21 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 21...
Page 22: Tranquil-Ssage
Tranquil-ssage® was developed with the aim of complete relaxation in mind. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 22 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 23 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 23...
Page 24 Operating your new Equissage EQUISSAGE EDGE | 24 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 25 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 25...
Page 26: Back Pad Operation
Back Pad Operation Place the Equissage saddle cloth on the horse's back, as you would for normal riding. Position Back Pad behind the wither to allow access to girth area with the Hand Pack. Using the adjustable sliding strap through the base of the click, secure girth rmly and do not over-tighten.
Page 27 When the ba ery is completely exhausted the motor will ramp down to a stop and will not continue to operate until a new ba ery is connected. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 27 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 28: Equissage Remote Control
Equissage Remote Control EQUISSAGE EDGE | 28 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 29 Remote Signal Strength LED Intensity Indicator LEDs Intensity Switch Timer Switch Low Ba ery LED Timer Indicator LEDs Massage Mode Indicator LEDs Massage Mode Switch Power Switch EQUISSAGE EDGE | 29 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 30: Pairing And Initial Test For
1.01 Pair the wand to its appropriate pad in the following way. Unplug the pad from the Equissage Lithium-Ion Ba ery, press and hold the Up Intensity bu on, insert the second AA ba ery. Check all LEDs are illuminated.
Page 31 Equissage Lithium-Ion ba ery. b) Wait for 30 seconds c) Plug the pad back into the Equissage Lithium-Ion ba ery and put the AA ba ery back into the remote and rea ach the rear cover. If the pad is communicating with the remote, the remote is now bound to the pad.
Page 32: Hand Pack Operation
Do not operate unless the rubber cap is rmly secured onto unit. (Use cap on bone or on joint tissue areas). Connect a fully charged Equissage Lithium-Ion ba ery supplied to the motor using the leads provided. Clip the ba ery to the strap on the side of the Back Pad unit or to your Belt Pack during operation.
Page 33 4. Low Ba ery Indicator (Red) Note: If you wish to use two Hand Packs at the same time as the Back Pack Pad using the Y-Adaptor supplied with the product. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 33 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 34: Ba Ery Charging & General Care
Connect a fully charged ba ery to the Back Pad &/or Hand Pack as per the operating instructions. NOTE - on receiving your Equissage to longer ba ery life please fully charge the ba eries before use. Occasionally perform a small "top up charge" and reuse to help protect ba ery condition.
Page 35 Ÿ Please do not a empt to use alternative ba eries or chargers with your Equissage products. Equissage & CT Healthcare P /L accepts no responsibility for any complication or incident due to incorrect product use.
Page 36: General Edge Product Cleaning
Cleaning & Care CLEANING e cover of the EDGE Back Pad & Hand Pack should be cleaned regularly by wiping with a damp cloth- a mild soap may be used however, they should be rinsed clean by wiping with a fresh damp cloth before drying with a dry lint free cloth.
Page 37 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use a achments not recommended by Equissage speci cally any a achments not provided with the unit. NEVER operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
Page 38 EQUISSAGE EDGE | 38 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 39 EQUISSAGE EDGE | 39 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 40: Research And Testing
Reducing Pain & Enhancing Mobility e Equissage units are used daily to improve the comfort and mobility. We believe that with regular use of the Equissage CVT units has been helpful in maintaining comfort and quality of life, especially in the colder months.
Page 41 Niagara has demonstrated that their equipment complies to the TGA medical devices essential principles. Professor Dr. Neil Piller, Flinders University School of Medicine EQUISSAGE EDGE | 41 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 44: Improve Performance
In racing, the Beyer speed gure is used to grade performance that day. Two races took place with no Equissage treatment, while two took place with treatments 20 minutes before post time. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 44...
Page 45 85.5% Two-Mile Gallop Equissage | No Equissage 2.27 2.33 Av. Pace: Av. Heart Rate: Feet per Beat: Races at Six Furlon With Equissage | With Equissage | No Equissage | No Equissage 12/30/18 01/24/09 11/11/08 12/05/08 Date: Date: Beyer: Beyer:...
Page 46: Research And Tests
CVT has local and worldwide potential in the management of existing disorders in blood, tissue and lymphatic systems. Niagara has demonstrated that their equipment complies to the TGA medical devices essential principles. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 46 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 47 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 47...
Page 48: Respiratory Focus
Leg and Tendon Boot can be used above or below the knee but for majority of treatment, 10-15 minutes on the lower leg is suﬃcient. For the treatment of sore shins use above the knee for 10-15 minutes once or twice daily. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 48 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 49 Slowly work down the side of the windpipe 3 times at a Medium to High intensity. Hold the body of the Hand Pack on to the so palate for 1-2 minutes, taking care not to come into contact with the jawbone EQUISSAGE EDGE | 49 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 50: Shoulder Focus
Move the Hand Pack at a Medium to High intensity under the edge of the Back Pad and base of the shoulder (triceps) for 1-2 minutes.
Page 51: Back Focus
Medium to High intensity. Gently run the Hand Pack slowly through the nerve channel three times along to the top of the hindquarter. Repeat on the other side. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 51 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION...
Page 52: Hindquarter Focus
Using the Hand Pack at Medium to High intensity, move slowly down the muscle. Covering the top of hindquarter, hip and surrounding muscle area three times, followed by covering the lower hindquarter three times to ease the hamstrings. EQUISSAGE EDGE | 52 LEADING THE WAY IN EQUINE THERAPY...
Page 53: Hoof Focus
Hoof Focus Equissage can assist with the healing of bruised soles and hoof abscesses. Apply the Hand Pack with rubber cap directly to the sole of the hoof and for maximum increase of circulation apply the hand pack to the bulb of the heel, this in turn will encourage hoof growth.
Page 54: Warming Up
(which only occurs when using Equissage for the rst time on horses and also depends on their tness levels, age and other factors).
Page 55 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 55...
Page 56: Warming Down
Warming Down Equissage is the ideal tool for warming down. Use the Back Pad at a Low to Medium intensity a er competition for 20-30 minutes. is will relax the horse and help reduce the build up of lactic acid and the stiﬀening of muscles and joints.
Page 57 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 57...
Page 58: Accessories
Accessories In addition to the Standard Equissage System, Equissage oﬀers a range of accessories that can be purchased online by clicking the Equissage Apparel link at www.equissage.com.au. Accessories include: Ba eries Equissage Ba ery Charger Equissage Tendon Boot Equissage Facial Adapter...
Page 59 PERFORMANCE | MAINTENANCE | REHABILITATION EQUISSAGE EDGE | 59...
Page 60: Warranty
Warranty Terms and Conditions Equissage, a division of CT Healthcare Pty Ltd ABN 17 002 385 211 (herea er Equissage) undertakes, subject to the conditions speci ed herein, to perform any necessary service on a customer product supplied by Equissage without charging the labour or parts during the period speci ed below, commencing from the date of purchase.
Page 61 4. Should it be necessary to return any items to Equissage or their authorised repairer to eﬀect repairs while still under Warranty, all transportation chargers will be the responsibility of the customer unless agreed by Equissage to the contrary.
Page 62 Try the Equissage Rider Pad system for yourself and see why riders and competitors choose Equissage! e Equissage EDGE products are manufactured by CT Healthcare Pty Ltd. 29 Resource Street, Parkinson, QLD 4115 AUS +61 7 3386 7222 | NZ 0800 642 427 www.equissage.com.au | www.equissage.co.nz...

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