CYMEDICA Orthopedics QB1 Quick Reference Manual

ABOUT NMES:
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is the
application of electrical stimuli to a group of muscles,
most often for the purpose of muscle strengthening.
NMES is achieved by passing an electrical impulse
from a device through electrodes placed on the skin
over the targeted muscle or muscles.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR REHAB
AND OSTEOARTHRITIS
A big part of what makes recovery from knee surgery
or managing osteoarthritis di cult is the loss of
quadriceps strength. In fact, most patients lose over
60% of quad strength after knee surgery and over
56% due to osteoarthritis, which can prevent you from
getting back to a normal, active life.
UNDERSTANDING
QUADRICEPS WEAKNESS
Quadriceps atrophy - or the weakening of your thigh
muscles - is a common but overlooked result of knee
surgery and osteoarthritis. As your muscle atrophies
due to reduced use from pain and sti ness caused by
osteoarthritis, or the inability to use your knee after
surgery, the communication between your nerves and
muscles becomes hindered. This limits your ability to
recruit your quadriceps and weakens the signal
between your nerves and muscles.
Our neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
solutions are designed to help speed up the muscle
strengthening process, with an emphasis on comfort
and convenience - so you can work on strengthening
your quadriceps from home, work, or just about
anywhere else.
RECOMMENDED NMES THERAPY
2
20 Min
PER DAY
Please consult with your healthcare provider for your specific
therapy dose.
Customer Service: 1-844-296-2014
customerservice@cymedicaortho.com
To view a detailed instructional video visit:
www.cymedicaortho.com/products/support/qb1/
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a practitioner licensed by the law of the state in which
he/she practices to use or order the use of the device.
Please see the QB1 User's Manual for a complete list of device
instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings,
precautions, and adverse e ects for the QB1 system.
PER
WEEK
Get Back to
an Active Lifestyle
QB-0090-015, Rev. B
Muscle Strengthening System
GARMENT AND BRACE
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