Contraindications
Especially in the frequency range from 15Hz!
acute thrombosis or high individual thrombosis risk
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pregnancy
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severe osteoporosis with fractures sue to osteoporosis
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severe diabetes with strong circulation disorder (gangrene, retina)
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metal and ceramic implants that are less than 6 months old in the body regions to be trained
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fresh wounds and operations
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stents and bypasses that are less than 6 months old
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untreated high blood pressure
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severe heart insufficiency according to NYHA > degree I
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fresh bone fractures
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hernias (inguinal hernia)
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Possible side effects of the vibration training
tingling in muscles
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itching of skin
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increased pain due to too high training intensity
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temporary drop in blood pressure
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short-term hypoglycaemia
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Should the contraindications be viewed as absolute?
If you are affected by one of the contraindications listed above, it does not mean that you are absolutely
forbidden to do vibration training. In this case, we recommend you consult your physician. The vibration
platform can be used in addition to your usual therapy if this is recommended by your physician or a physi-
otherapist.
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Equipment / Functions
The PowerBoard 2.1 is equipped with a high-performance, stabile motor. Aside from its diverse automatic
programmes (For details see [2] automatic programmes), the PowerBoard 2.1 is equipped with a manual
range that is very easy to adjust. Regardless of what level of fitness you have: Unfit, doing sport irregularly,
doing sport regularly, or even a professional athlete; training is simple for EVERYONE and can be individually
tailored to suit one's own needs. On the device's digital display you can always see exactly which programme
is activated, the duration of the training time and what the intensity of the training is.
The transport rollers installed in the PowerBoard 2.1 ensure high mobility. The rollers also function as han-
dles. The rubber supporting feet guarantee that the device has exceptional stability and optimum noise limita-
tion due to the absorption of sound.
Display
[5]
[3/4]
[6]
[1] START/STOP
Start/Stop the programme.
[2] MODE
You can select various settings using this button.
Manual programme (individual)
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Automatic programme (preset: 1 – Warm Up, 2 – Refresh, 3 – Interval)
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Time mode (1-15 minutes)
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Speed and time cannot be altered in an automatic programme. These are preset.
[3] + / –
You can set the running time in time mode with these buttons (1-15 minutes).
[4] SPEED + / –
You can regulate the speed in manual mode using these buttons. (Level 1-20)
[5]
Current calorie consumption
[6]
Remaining time. If the
TIME
display flashes, you are using the time mode.
[7]
Current speed level
[8]
Shows the selected mode. If the
AUTO
display flashes, you are using an automatic programme.
If the
MANUAL
display flashes, you are using a manual programme.
[9]
It shows the current heart rate in combination with the pulse sensor.
[9]
[1]
[2]
[7]
[8]
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