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Development of the latissimus dorsi to treat and prevent tendinous shoulder pain (rotator cuff
syndromes)
The shoulder is a complex joint enabling us to make broad gestures (for example, raising our arms in the air). During some
of these movements, the tendons in the shoulder can rub against or be compressed against bony fragments of the joint.
When this phenomenon is repeated, or occurs in certain patients who have an unfavourable anatomic constitution, such
damage to the tendons causes them to become inflamed and thicker, resulting in a considerable increase in their degree of
compression. The pain often then becomes very severe, preventing all movement of the shoulder; it can even set in at night
and cause serious sleep deprivation. Appropriate medical treatment can only be put in place by consulting a doctor. However,
electrostimulation of the latissimus dorsi by means of specific Compex programmes can reduce the distress to which tendons
are subjected by increasing their freedom of movement around the shoulder joint.
Cycle duration: 6 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-2: 1 x/ day Disuse atrophy 18C
Weeks 3-6: 1 x/ day Muscle growth 18C
Week 7 and following weeks: 1 x/ week Muscle growth 18C
Programmes: Disuse atrophy Muscle growth 18C
Development of the abdominal belt to prevent pain in the lumbar region (low back pain)
Low back pain arises most frequently among subjects who do not have sufficient musculature in the abdominal region.
These muscles in fact represent a veritable natural "corset", the role of which is to protect the low back region from excessive
stress of all kinds. This is why it is referred to as the abdominal "belt". After a bout of lumbago, when the pain has stopped
(see Section "Pain category", page 40), a common recommendation is to improve the efficiency of the abdominal and back
muscles to prevent any recurrence. The Disuse atrophy programme imposes a large amount of work on the abdominal
muscles, without requiring the harmful or even dangerous positions often adopted when voluntary exercises are carried out
incorrectly. An abdominal belt that has greater strength and endurance can then satisfactorily fulfil its role of protecting the
low back region.
Cycle duration: 4 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-4: 1 x/ day Disuse atrophy 10I
Weeks 5 and following weeks: 1 x/ week Disuse atrophy 10I
Programme: Disuse atrophy 10I
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