Firstkind Firefly T-1 Instructions For Use

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FIBULA
Fitting and operating instructions
1.
Before attaching the re y™ T-1 device, you must
rst nd and prepare the location where the device
is to be secured. When the marker line on the device is
placed over the center of the bula head, the negative
electrode of the device will be over the common
peroneal nerve in the optimum position for stimulation.
The bula head can be found on the outside of the leg,
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3.
Peel o the protective lm and secure the device to
a straight leg so that the raised indicator line on the
device (marked with arrows) is positioned at the center
of the bula head. The head of the device should be
positioned towards the front of the leg – with the tail
of the device wrapped around and to the rear of the
leg below the crease of the knee. This will put the
negative electrode (shaded area) over the common
peroneal nerve.
4.
Use a short press/click of the button (0.5 seconds)
to activate the device (the device will start once the
button is released). The re y™ T-1 device will operate at
the lowest stimulus setting (level 1) when rst turned
on. There are 7 stimulus levels (indicated by the ashing
light: one ash for level 1, two ashes for level 2, etc.).
7.
If you are going to engage in physical activity while
wearing the re y™ T-1 device, Firstkind recommends
the use of a re y™ knee strap (purchased separately) to
ensure that the device remains in place on the leg. See
the instructions below for tting the knee strap.
a) Place the strap over the device with the strap buckle
positioned at the front of the leg and the re y™ T-1
device button showing through the strap hole.
b) Wrap the long end of the strap around the back of
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just below the level of the knee. The bula head can be
felt as a round protrusion at the very top of the bula
bone, which runs down the outside of the lower leg.
If you are unsure how to locate the bula head or the
common peroneal nerve, see www. re yrecovery.com
for further advice.
2.
It is important that the re y™ T-1 electrodes be
applied to clean, dry skin in order to achieve optimum
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Use the lowest level you need to get visible but
comfortable contractions in the lower leg. For most
people, this is level 3 or 4. A short press of the button
(0.5 seconds) will increase the stimulus by one level,
while a longer press (1 to 2 seconds) will decrease the
stimulus by one level. You may also want to change the
level setting up or down over time to account for
changes in stimulation due to muscle accommodation
or changes in leg position. To turn o the device
completely, hold the button down until the light stops
ashing.
5.
To remove the re y™ T-1 device, for example to
re-position the device, gently lift the long end of the
device, taking care to peel the adhesive gel o the skin
along with the device. Lift the device away from the leg
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the leg and secure the main, wider part of the strap
over the short end using the Velcro fastening material.
c) Thread the end of the long strap through the buckle
then return the long end to the back of the knee and
secure with the Velcro fastening tab.
d) Be sure that the strap is comfortable and not tight.
WARNING: The re y™ strap is made from a synthetic
rubber known as Neoprene (polychloroprene) with a
Nylon (polyamide) cover, which are both commonly
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muscle contractions. Wash the skin behind your knee
using a washcloth with mild soapy water, rinse, and dry
thoroughly. Do not apply any moisturizer. Any excess
hair in the area of application may be removed using
trimmers or clippers, but avoid shaving the skin as this
may increase the risk of skin irritation from the re y™
T-1 device electrodes or adhesive.
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progressively without bending it double, this will
preserve the device and prevent damage to the skin.
Removal may result in a loss of adhesion, avoid
repositioning the device unless it is necessary.
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of the muscles, stimulation may be achieved using an
alternative location behind the knee. After preparing
the skin (see step 2 above), apply the device either
slightly above or below the crease at the back of the
knee with the markers aligned with the outer tendon.
See www. re yrecovery.com for further details.
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used in other sports devices such as wetsuits and knee
braces. Neoprene and Nylon both have the potential to
cause skin irritation or allergic type skin reactions. Do
not use the re y™ strap if you have previously
experienced a skin reaction to Neoprene or Nylon. If
you experience an itching skin rash or irritation when
wearing the strap, remove the strap immediately,
consult with your medical practitioner, and report the
incident to Firstkind Limited.
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If the original location does not produce movement
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