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  • Page 2 Read this User Manual carefully before you start using your Marc Pro Plus. It is imperative that you carefully read the “Warning and Cautions” and “Safety Guide” sections of the User Manual.
  • Page 3 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism. This Marc Pro Plus should not be used while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.

  • Page 4: Adverse Reactions

    11. Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy has not been established. 12. Marc Pro Plus should not be used while driving, operating machinery, or during an activity in which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
  • Page 5 Marc Pro Plus is intended for use on healthy muscles. The Marc Pro Plus uses RF energy only for its • It is to be used by adults only internal function. Therefore, its RF emissions • Keep out of the reach of children are very low and are not likely to cause any •...
  • Page 6 If you answered “Yes”, “maybe” or “I don’t know” to any one or more questions, do not use the device and contact Marc Pro for more information. If you answered “No” to all 9 questions, you can use the Marc Pro Plus.
  • Page 7 Contents: Included Supplies: Your Marc Pro Plus is supplied with the following unique accessories developed for optimal results. • Marc Pro Plus device P/N MPP • 6 packages of electrodes P/N 70011 • 2 lead wires P/N 51010 / 51011 •...
  • Page 8 To raise “Instructions” or “Care of your Marc Pro Plus” sections intensity which has a maximum of “9.0” spin to right, to lower...

  • Page 9: Recharging The Battery

    • Old or worn electrodes can also reduce the comfort of stimulation. device can be used. • Only use the electrodes supplied by Marc Pro. Other electrodes may • If the battery icon is empty or flashing, present a risk of unsuitable electrical characteristics with your stimulator.
  • Page 10 Step 4 worked should be free to contract without resistance. (If you are tense and resist the contractions or if you’re in a position that causes significant resistance you will not benefit from the Marc Pro Plus) Step 5 Once the pads are in place, hit the power button at the top of the interface. Next select the frequency for each channel according to the instructions on the following pages.
  • Page 11 For conditioning and enhanced performance the only difference is consistency. Using the Marc Pro Plus proactively (e.g., 1-2 times per day 3 or more days per week) creates the conditioning benefits that will not only help muscles recovery better, but also help them perform better.

  • Page 12: Pad Placement

    It’s important to realize that electrode placement is not an exact science. Don’t be overly concerned with pin point accuracy or matching any diagram exactly. The Marc Pro Plus was designed to be simple to use; you don’t need to know about motor points, trigger points, or any significant anatomy or physiology.
  • Page 13 The following diagrams show some common and popular pad placement locations. You’ll notice that sometimes one of the Marc Pro Plus channels is used to focus intensely on just one muscle, and in other cases one of the Marc Pro Plus channels is used to activate numerous muscles at the same time.
  • Page 14 Low frequency will create relaxing rhythmic muscle contractions. Though they can get very strong they should remain comfortable and are completely non-fatiguing; this makes them ideal for moving nourishment and waste the keys to conditioning and recovery (but remember Marc Pro Plus’s unique low frequency technology can also really help soreness as well).
  • Page 15 When and How to use High: High frequency will create a strong, but soothing and constant buzzing sensation (no contractions). This is ideal for shutting down more nagging soreness and pain not responsive to low frequency. You must take more care in choosing electrode placement with high frequency. High frequency is typically not recommended for many major muscle groups such as (quads, calves, hamstrings, traps, biceps, triceps, forearms).
  • Page 16 How Long and How Often: The best way to see more results is to use the Marc Pro longer and or more often. Remember that recovery is not one size fits all. Sometimes 20-30 minutes will do the trick, other times you can see a world of difference by using low frequency for hours.
  • Page 17 Electrode Placement: Use the book and online examples as much as possible, but don’t get caught up in following those exactly. Just make sure that your target muscles are contracting. Or that high frequency is buzzing right where the pain is without causing any muscle tetanization.
  • Page 18 This gives the advanced user or experimenter total flexibility and control over the stimulation they receive. When the Marc Pro Plus device is powered on the LCD prompts the user to select a frequency for each channel. The device is delivered in Pre-Set mode;...
  • Page 19 To see Marc Pro in use and for electrode placement examples, please visit www.marcpro.com/placements...
  • Page 20 Are the target muscles being activated and/or * Under side of each is the activation strong foot, either arch or heel enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity: Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 21 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. * Under side of each foot, either arch or heel SETTINGS SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity: Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 22 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 23 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 24 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 25 * Inside of arm between Bicep and Tricep at front edge of armpit * Belly or most dense part of Forearm * Palm of Hand target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal SETTINGS SETTINGS...
  • Page 26 * Inside of arm between Bicep and Tricep at front edge of armpit Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the SETTINGS optimal placement. Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 27 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the * Inside of arm between optimal placement. Bicep and Tricep at front edge of armpit * Belly or most dense part of Forearm * Palm of Hand SETTINGS...
  • Page 28 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the SETTINGS optimal placement. Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 29 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity: Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 30 (For Several Target Areas at Once) The following examples show how you can activate more muscle groups at the same time, which can be helpful for those with numerous target areas for improvement. The compromise is that each muscle group is stimulated less than in the previous “Focused Target Area”...
  • Page 31 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 32 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 33 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 34 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 35 Are the target muscles being activated and/or is the activation strong enough? If not re-position the electrodes to find the optimal placement. SETTINGS Channels: Frequency: Intensity:...
  • Page 36 Please read the Low vs High frequency Section on Pages 12-13...
  • Page 37 NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. • When treating in high frequency be sure it is “buzzing” directly over the pain and bring the intensity high enough to desensitize any pain signals.
  • Page 38 Especially for back pain , reaching the target intensity level of 8-9 will help produce much more significant and much more lasting relief. It may take some time to slowly reach these target levels. Turn the intensity levels up slowly until the “buzzing” feels very strong and intense, but not above your tolerance (this will be different for everyone, but is commonly an intensity level of around 4).
  • Page 39 NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. • When treating in high frequency be sure it is “buzzing” directly over the pain and bring the intensity high enough to desensitize any pain signals.
  • Page 40 NOTES Channel A electrodes • The higher the intensity the better the are on medial and results will be. The units should feel strong lateral hip (with low frequency a good visible contrac- (sandwiching hips) tion) but within your tolerance level. •...
  • Page 41 NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. • When treating in high frequency be sure it is “buzzing” directly over the pain and bring the intensity high enough to desensitize any pain signals.
  • Page 42 NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. • When treating in high frequency be sure it is “buzzing” directly over the pain and bring the intensity high enough to desensitize any pain signals.
  • Page 43 POSITION 26 (Arm / Wrist Placement) Alternate B Placement: Alternate Channel A location is on Medial & inside of arm between bicep and Lateral Wrist tricep at front edge of armpit. NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be.
  • Page 44 POSITION 27 (Leg / Knee Pain) NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. Channel B electrodes sandwiching knee •...
  • Page 45 POSITION 28 (Leg / Ankle / Heel Pain) NOTES • The higher the intensity the better the results will be. The units should feel strong (with low frequency a good visible contrac- tion) but within your tolerance level. • When treating in high frequency be sure it is “buzzing”...
  • Page 46 Your needs and your responses will decide and dictate the best electrode placements. Remember that Channels A and B are completely independent. Channel A can be used on one muscle or group of muscles, while Channel B can be used on another.
  • Page 47 Visit Cleaning Your Unit: for more info, tips, tricks and best practices To clean your Marc Pro Plus, use a cloth and an alcohol-based cleaning product, which Troubleshooting: does not contain solvents. • If the battery gauge starts flashing during the treatment, the charge level of the batteries is getting low.
  • Page 48 www.marcpro.com L12 Rev.A...