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- Page 1 DUAL CHANNEL STIM UNIT NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual NeuroTrac ™ Sports Operators Manual Visit our website: www.VerityMedical.co.uk for detailed application protocols...
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Page 2: Warnings
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Warnings This unit must be used with the guidance of a Physiotherapist or Doctor Type BF equipment Do not insert lead wires into a mains power supply Do not immerse unit into water or any other substance Do not use the NeuroTrac™... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Contents Contents Page Warnings What is STIM Contra Indications & Precautions Description of STIM Unit & Functions Quick Start Instructions Sports Treatment Programmes Electrode Types & Tips Care & Maintenance Applications Specifications Warranty Clinical References... -
Page 4: What Is Stim
Over the last 30 years numerous clinical trials and papers have been written. The NeuroTrac™ Sports is one of a new breed of modern Neuromuscular Stimulators which Verity Medical have developed with the Therapist and Patient in mind. Our principle aim is to design products that have high levels of functional use, are sensibly priced, compact and user friendly. -
Page 5: Contra Indications & Precautions
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Contra Indications & Precautions Before using this equipment you must first seek the advice of your Physiotherapist or Doctor. Read this operating manual before using the STIM unit STIM should not be used: By patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so advised by their Doctor During pregnancy [unless medically advised] By patients with undiagnosed pain conditions... -
Page 6: Description Of Stim Unit & Functions
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Description of STIM Unit & Functions Channel A Channel B Ch.B Ch.A Display Select Programme Lead Wire Lock and Pin NeuroTrac™ Sports Front Rear * PRG button Selects the desired set programme from P01 - P15 or customised programme PC1 - PC3. -
Page 7: Quick Start Instructions
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Quick Start Instructions Insert a 9 volt PP3 Alkaline battery. Alternatively insert a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery {which has a much longer life than the Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries} into the battery compartment. Insert lead wire/s to Channel A and B if you are using two channels. Switch on the unit by pressing the on/off button on the front of the unit. - Page 8 NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Setting up the Customised Programme PC1, PC2 or PC3 Remove the battery cover where you will see two buttons SET and ESC, these buttons are used to set up a customised programme. First press the ESC button to return to the home screen Press the SET button and the Hz symbol will flash on/off, then press the + or –...
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Page 9: Sports Treatment Programmes
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Page 17: Electrode Types & Tips
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Electrode Types & Tips Types Available: Self-Adhesive Hypoallergenic electrodes have a typical life span (if looked after) of 4/6 weeks. We recommend cleaning the skin before use. After use place the electrodes back onto the plastic film then enclose them back into the ziptag plastic pouch and store in a cool environment. -
Page 18: Care & Maintenance
Replace electrodes onto plastic film after use. If they drop onto the floor debris will adhere to conductive gel rendering the electrodes ineffective Caution: Static electricity may damage this product NOTE: Only Verity Medical Ltd or appointed distributors / importers are approved to undertake servicing. -
Page 19: Applications
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Applications Increases muscle strength Maintains or improves range of movement Increases and improves the blood supply to the muscle in cases of intermittent caudication As a warm up prior to exercise Prevents disuse atrophy (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) -
Page 20: Specifications
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Specifications STIM Dual channel: individually isolated circuits. Amplitude: 0-90 mA; indication only; actual mA will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance. Type: Constant Current. Waveform: Asymmetrical, rectangular bi-phasic with zero DC current. Selectable pulse width: 50µS –... -
Page 21: Warranty
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Warranty Verity Medical Ltd provides a warranty to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase [invoice date]. -
Page 22: Clinical References
NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Clinical References Neuromuscular Stimulation: Goldfuss, AJ. [1993]; Effect of muscular tension on kness stability; Medicine and Science in Sports; 5,267-271. Gibson, J.N.A., Smith, K., Rennie, Mj. [1998]; Prevention of disuse muscle atrophy by means of electrical stimulation. Maintenance of protein synthesis;... - Page 23 NeuroTrac™ Sports Operation Manual Revised Issue Date: 01/07/2002 Document Number ECS401-OM002-5...
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