Step 5: Using The Arthritis Pads - Actegy REVITIVE 2836AA User Manual

Instructions for use

STEP 5: USING THE ARTHRITIS PADS

Arthritis Pads are for single person use only.
REVITIVE comes with two pairs of reusable (up to 20-30 applications)
Arthritis (Electrode) Pads that can be used to deliver Electrical Muscle
Stimulation (EMS) to strengthen the muscles at the front of your thigh
(quadriceps).
Strengthening your quadriceps muscles may help to support and stabilise
the knee, reduce stress on the knee and relieve knee pain.
The Arthritis Pads cannot be used at the same time as the foot-pads. Using
the Arthritis Pads will automatically turn the foot-pads off.
It is recommended that the Arthritis Pads be used on the affected leg
(knee) for 20 minutes, once a day, 5 days per week. Find a routine that
works for you, perhaps using the Arthritis Pads Monday - Friday and not
at the weekend.
Do not use REVITIVE more than 6 sessions of 30 minutes (or the
equivalent) per day. This may result in muscle fatigue.
a Clean and dry the thigh where you will place the Arthritis Pads (see next
page for positioning instructions).
b
Make sure REVITIVE is switched off. If the control
panel is still illuminated, press the power button and
turn REVITIVE off.
c Attach the ends of the Arthritis Pads to the
Arthritis Pad cord.
Press connectors until there is no gap
between them.
Leaving a gap may cause discomfort.
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d Plug the other end of the Arthritis Pad cord into
the opening on the side of REVITIVE.
e Remove the plastic liner from the Arthritis Pads, by
peeling it off carefully. Replace the Arthritis Pads onto
the plastic liner after use.
f Gently press one Arthritis Pad across your thigh (1), a
few centimetres away from your groin area, with the
adhesive side against the skin.
g
Gently press second Arthritis Pad across your thigh
1
(2), a few centimetres from the top of your kneecap,
with the adhesive side against the skin.
The Arthritis Pads do not need to be lined up exactly
with each other. They need to be in a position that is
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comfortable and that allows you to see your thigh
muscles contract & relax.
REVITIVE Arthritis Pads are designed to be used
whilst seated.
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