Useful Information - Medisana IVM Manual

1.6
Concerning
maintenance and
cleaning
2.1
Scope of delivery
2.2
What is massage?
2.3
How does the
IVM massager
work?
1 Safety Information / 2 Useful Information
• You the user should not carry out any work on the device, except for
cleaning. To avoid possible injury, do not attempt to repair the device
yourself. Contact the service point for all repairs.
• Before cleaning the device, switch it off, unplug it from the socket, and allow
it to cool. Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.
• Read the information in the section "Miscellaneous, 4.1 Cleaning and main-
tenance" on page 11.
• Do not repair the device yourself. This would automatically invalidate the
guarantee. The service point alone should be charged with any repair work.
• When the device is not in use it should be stored in a clean and dry place,
ideally in its original packaging.
Please check first that the unit is complete.
The package contains:
• 1 Massage device IVM
• 1 Instruction manual
Massage is one of the oldest methods of treatment and an important part
of physiotherapy. The mechanical treatment of the outer tissues of the body
relaxes tense muscles, improves blood circulation and supports the regener-
ation of tissues. Massage is stimulating, relaxing and helps to eliminate pain of
the nerves and muscles.
Massage may also positively effect the vascular system, the inner organs and
metabolism.
There are five classic methods of massage: stroke massage, kneading, tapping
and vibrating massage as well as rubbing and slapping.
Furthermore, there are other important massage techniques such as manual
lymphatic drainage, reflexology, underwater pressure massage, brush massage
and finger pressure massage techniques (shiatsu, acupressure).
The MEDISANA IVM massager utilizes what is known as vibration massage,
whereby the massage head is subjected to high-frequency oscillation, giving
rise to a vibrating motion, which is transferred to the parts of the body being
massaged.
It also features an optional infra-red function, emitted through the massage
head, which can be activated either independently or together with massage.
This special form of heat treatment accelerates the positive effects of the
massage. When this is activated, the massage head will warm up slightly, but
not actually get hot.
The unique combination of intensive massage and heat treatment allows the
IVM massager to offer effective and relaxing therapy.
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