Compex Full Fitness Manuel D'utilisation Et D'applications page 100

Programmes
Very marked increase in
blood flow
Development of capillaries
Capillarization
Increased venous return
Increased supply of oxy-
gen to muscles
Heavy legs
Drop in muscular tension
Elimination of tendency to
have cramp
Improved circulation to
Cramp
prevent the onset of noc-
prevention turnal cramp or cramp
after strains
Deep massage of the sti-
mulated area
Activation of return lym-
Lymphatic
phatic circulation
drainage
At the end of a cycle, you may either start a new cycle at the next level up or do
some maintenance at the rate of 1 session a week at the last level reached.
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Vascular
Uses
Effects
In the period before competi-
tion, for those participating in
endurance or resistance
sports
As a supplement to a pro-
gramme of the Aesthetic ca-
tegory
To improve endurance in
those whose fitness level is
not high
To remove the feeling of
heaviness in the legs arising
in unusual situations (stan-
ding for long periods, heat,
hormonal imbalance linked
to the menstrual cycle, etc.)
Cramp mainly affects mus-
cles of the lower limbs, in
particular the calf muscles
To contrast occasional swel-
ling of the feet and ankles
As a supplement to pres-
sure therapy or manual
lymphatic drainage
Do not use without medical
advice in case of oedemas
that are the side effect of a
pathological problem
Vascular
Specific applications
Preparation for seasonal endurance
activity (eg: hiking, bicycle touring)
S porting physical activities that last a long
time (walking, cycling, cross-country skiing,
etc.) require strong muscles with a good ca-
pillary circulation so that the muscle fibres
can be properly oxygenated. When a long-
duration physical activity is not practised, or
not practised regularly enough, the muscles
lose their capacity to effectively consume
oxygen and the capillary system becomes ra-
refied. This lack of muscular quality makes
exercising uncomfortable and limits the
speed of recuperation, and is responsible for
many unpleasant side effects such as drowsi-
ness, contractures, cramp and swelling.
T o restore to muscles their endurance and
ensure full activation of the capillary system,
the Compex offers a very efficient mode of
stimulation.
Cycle duration: 6-8 weeks, before starting the hike, 3
x/week, alternating muscular groups
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Programme: Capillarization 8◊ and 25◊
Supplement to the Muscle tone, Muscle
firming, Shaping or Refinement
programmes of the Aesthetic category
V oluntary muscle work or work carried out
with electrostimulation can be supplemen-
ted to good effect by the Capillarization pro-
gramme Indeed, the marked increase in
blood flow in the muscle capillaries produ-
ced by the Capillarization treatment allows
maximum oxygenation of the muscles and
surrounding tissue. Muscle fibres are thus
correctly oxygenated and obtain maximum
benefit from the exercise they have just car-
ried out. In addition, drainage and oxygena-
tion of the surrounding tissue restores
equilibrium and rounds off the work.
Cycle duration: 13 weeks, Follow each session Mus-
cle tone, Muscle firming or Shaping with 1 Capil-
larization session.
Programme: Capillarization ◊ on the same muscle
group as the programme of the Aesthetic category
used previously
Prevention of the feeling of heaviness in
the legs
T he feeling of heaviness in the legs is due to
a temporary deficiency in the venous return,
and not to major organic lesions. Stagnation
of the blood mass in the legs is encouraged
in certain situations: prolonged periods in a
standing position, long periods continuously
seated, intense heat, etc. The insufficient
supply of oxygen to the tissue, and in parti-
cular the muscles, that results from this situa-
tion, causes the feeling of heaviness and
discomfort in the legs. Use of the Heavy legs
programme accelerates the return of blood
to the veins and has an important relaxing
effect on the painful muscles.
Cycle duration: Use this treatment whenever an oc-
casional feeling of heaviness in the legs occurs
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Programme: Heavy legs 25 J and L
Prevention of cramp in the calf muscles
M any people suffer from cramp in the calf
muscles, which can appear spontaneously
during rest at night or as a result of prolon-
ged muscular effort. The phenomenon of
cramp may in part be caused by a disequili-
brium of blood flow in the muscles.
T o improve the blood circulation and pre-
vent the onset of cramp, the Compex offers
a specific stimulation programme. Use of this
programme in accordance with the proce-
dure below will allow you to obtain positive
results and limit the occurrence of cramp.
Cycle duration: 5 weeks, 1 x/day, at the end of the
day or at night
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Programme: Cramp prevention 25◊
Prevention of occasional swelling of the
feet and ankles
I nsufficient blood circulation in the veins
in unusual circumstances frequently gives
rise to an accumulation of blood and
lymph in the extremities of the lower
limbs.
T his phenomenon, which results in swel-
ling of the ankles and feet, brings with it
an unpleasant sense of heaviness and ten-
sion in the areas concerned. The deep
massage caused by the Lymphatic drainage
programme will effectively activate lymph
return circulation and thus encourage the
elimination of this disorder.
Cycle duration: 8 weeks, 3 x/week
Use this treatment whenever you experience
occasional swelling of the feet and ankles
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Programme: Lymphatic drainag 25◊
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