Compex Sport Elite 2.0 User manual

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SPORT ELITE 2.0
MUSCLE STIM + TENS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ...................................................... 1
GLOSSARY OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ......................... 2
INDICATIONS FOR USE........................................... 4
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5
CONTRAINDICATION ..............................................................6
WARNINGS .................................................................... 610
CAUTIONS ...................................................................1114
ADVERSE REACTIONS ........................................................... 14
WHOE SHOULD USE THE COMPEX? .............................................. 15
INTRODUCTION .............................................1617
HOW DOES ELECTROSTIMULATION WORK?........................................ 16
MOTOR NERVE STIMULATION (EMS)............................................... 16
BENEFITS OF ELECTROSTIMULATION ............................................ 17
DEVICE DESCRIPTION .......................................1822
COMPEX SPORT ELITE ........................................................... 18
ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 19
PROGRAMS ..................................................................2123
MUSCLE STIMULATION TRAINING PROGRAMS ............................2021
ENDURANCE ........................................................... 20
RESISTANCE............................................................ 20
STRENGTH ............................................................. 21
EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH.................................................. 21
SPECIALIZED MUSCLE TRAINING PROGRAMS .............................2122
POTENTIATION ......................................................... 21
TRAINING RECOVERY .................................................. 22
PREWARMUP .......................................................... 22
COMPETITION RECOVERY............................................... 22
MUSCLE RELAXATION .................................................. 22
PAIN RELIEF TENS ........................................................... 22
DEVICE SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325
USAGE GUIDELINES ............................................................. 23
CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE MUSCLE WORK PROGRAM ........................ 23
PLANNING STIMULATION SESSION .............................................. 23

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ADJUSTING STIMULATION ENERGIES........................................ 23
PROGRESSION IN THE LEVELS ............................................... 23
ELECTRODE POSITIONS AND TIPS........................................2425
CONNECTING THE CABLES TO THE STIMULATOR............................. 25
DEVICE OPERATION ........................................2632
PRELIMINARY SETTINGS .................................................... 26
SELECTING A PROGRAM..................................................... 28
PERSONALIZING A PROGRAM ............................................... 28
DURING THE STIMULATION SESSION..........................................2931
ADJUSTING STIMULATION ENERGIES ........................................ 29
PROGRAM PROGRESSION ................................................... 30
END OF PROGRAM .......................................................... 31
RECHARGING THE DEVICE....................................................3132
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION ................................................ 32
RECHARGING ............................................................... 32
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................3337
CLEANING THE UNIT............................................................. 33
MAINTENANCE.................................................................. 33
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS .................................. 33
PATENTS ........................................................................ 33
DISPOSAL....................................................................... 34
STANDARDS .................................................................... 34
HOW TO GET HELP .............................................................. 34
DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE MARKINGS............................................. 35
OUTPUT WAVEFORM ............................................................ 36
UNIT CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................... 36
POWER SUPPLY ................................................................. 36
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 36
DESCRIPTION OF ACCESSORIES.................................................. 36
ELECTRO MAGNETIC CAPABILITY TABLES ................... 3740
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... 4142
WARRANTY.....................................................43
INDEX .......................................................4445

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This manual has been written for the owners and operators
of the Compex® Sport Elite. It contains general instructions
for operation, precautionary instructions, and maintenance
recommendations. In order to obtain maximum life and
efficiency from your Compex Sport Elite, and to assist in the
proper operation of the unit, read and understand this manual
thoroughly.
The specifications put forth in this manual were in effect
at the time of the publication. However, changes to these
specifications may be made at any time without obligation on
the part of DJO, LLC.
Before starting any program, you should become
acquainted with the compexusa.com website to establish
an appropriate training plan.
The compexusa.com website helps you take your first
steps with the device.
FOREWORD

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Glossary of Medical Terminology
Abdominal or Inguinal Hernia: Occurs when a portion of the abdomen (usu-
ally fat or small intestine) bulge through a weak area of the abdominal wall.
Acute Trauma: An injury resulting from a single event.
Aerobic Metabolism: When the body is able to use oxygen to generate energy
for the body. This is usually seen in long distance events.
Afflicted Joint: A joint that has been impaired or has pain.
Anaerobic Metabolism: When the body can no longer use oxygen to produce
energy it begins to use carbohydrates that are stored in the body. This is gener-
ally used for short burst of energy.
Arterial Circulation: This is blood circulating from the heart out to the body
through the arterials
Atrophied Muscle: when muscle wastes away due to disease, injury, or lack of
physical activity.
Blood Flow Deficiency: The body is not able to properly move blood through-
out the body. Can be caused by a number of different conditions.
Capilary fragility: Capilaries deliver blood to between the arterires and veins.
Sometimes these can become weak and break down and not transfer blood
effectively.
Capilary damage: When there is damage to the capilaries it can cause them to
break down and can even leak into the body.
Cardiac Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat. This can mean that the heart is
beating too fast, too slow, or not in a normal rhythm.
Disuse Atrophy: This is caused when the muscles are no longer active and
begin to shrink
Fracture: A break in the bone

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Glossary of Medical Terminology
Ischemia: a lack of blood supply to an organ or other part of the body. Usually
affects the heart muscles
Lactic Acid: Waste left in the muscle after working at a high level of exercise for
an extended period of time. Lactic Acid has been known to cause fatigue in the
muscle and is related to muscle soreness
Muscle Re-education: the use of physical exercises to restore muscle tone and
strength after an injury or disease
Muscle Spasm: an involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause a great deal
of pain.
Muscle Twitch Response: this is a contraction of the muscle that can be felt or
seen, or a movement of the muscle and skin as the muscle fibers contract and
relax.
Venous Thrombosis: a blood clot that forms within a vein.

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INDICATIONS FOR USE
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Compex Sport Elite EMS is intended for:
The Compex Sport Elite is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve
or facilitate muscle performance.
The work imposed on the muscles by the Compex Sport Elite programs is definitely
not suitable for rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
The Compex Sport Elite TENS is intended for:
• Temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles due to strain
from exercise or normal household and work activities
• The symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain and relief of
pain associated with arthritis.
The Compex Sport Elite is an Over-the-Counter device to be used by adults only.

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Safety Information
Some instructions found in this section and throughout this manual
are indicated by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their
definitions before operating this equipment. The definitions of these
symbols are as follows:
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTION
Text with “PRECAUTION” indicates
a situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury to the user or patient or
damage to
the equipment of other property.
WARNING
Text with “WARNING” indicates
a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious
injury
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
NON-IONIZING
ELECTROMAGNETIC
RADIATION
Text with a “Non-Ionizing
Electromagnetic Radiation”
indicator informs the user of
possible hazards resulting from
elevated, potentially dangerous
levels of non-ionizing radiation.
NOTE: Throughout this manual,
“NOTE” may be found. These
Notes are helpful information
to aid in the particular area or
function being described.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Text with an “Explosion
Hazard” indicator
will explain possible
safety infractions if this
equipment is used in the
presence of flammable
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Text with a “Dangerous Voltage”
indicator serves to inform
the user of possible hazards
resulting in the electrical
charge delivered in certain
program configurations of
waveforms.
BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Text with a “Biohazard”
indicator serves to inform
the user of possible hazards
resulting in improper handling
of components and accessories
that have come in contact with
bodily fluids.
Contraindications
Text with a "CONTRAINDICATION"
indicates a situation in which the
device should not be used.

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Safety Information
Never use the Compex Sport Elite on atrophied muscles, muscles with spasms, or
muscles associated with a limb with a painful or afflicted joint
Do not use the Compex Sport Elite for muscle reeducation, to prevent or retard
disuse atrophy, to prevent venous thrombosis, to maintain or increase range of
motion, or for blood flow deficiencies
Do not use the Compex Sport Elite if you have one or more of the following
medical conditions:
• The Sport Elite must not be used on persons with cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators,
or other implanted metallic or electronic devices. Such use could cause shock, burns,
electrical interference, or death.
• Do not use the sport elite if you have been diagnosed with epilepsy before
consulting your physician
• Do not use the Sport Elite following acute trauma or fracture, or following recent
surgical procedures
• Do not use the Sport Elite if you have critical ischemia of lower limbs, or other
serious arterial circulation problems in lower limbs
• Do not use the Sport Elite if you have abdominal or inguinal hernia
• Do not use the Sport Elite if you have cancerous lesions
• Do not use the Sport Elite over the abdominal region during pregnancy
• Do not use the Sport Elite if you have sensitivity problems or unable to express
yourself

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• Physician Care: If you are in the care of a physician, consult
with your physician before using the Sport Elite.
• Physician Care: If you have had medical or physical treatment
for your pain, consult with your physician before using the
Sport Elite.
• Physician Care: If your pain does not improve, becomes more
than mild, or continues for more than five days, stop using the
Sport Elite and consult yoru physician.
• Physician Care: Consult with your physician before using
the Sport Elite, becuase the device may cause lethal rhythm
disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals.
• Long Term: The long term effects of electrical stimulation are
unknown.
• First Use: Never carry out an initial stimulation Do not use the
Sport Elite for the first session on a person who is standing. The
first five minutes of stimulation must always be performed on
a person who is sitting or lying down. In rare instances, people
who are nervous experience a vasovagal reaction. This is of
psychological origin and is connected with a fear of the muscle
stimulation as well as surprise at seeing one of their muscles
contract without having intentionally contracted it themselves.
A vasovagal reaction causes heart to slow down and blood
pressure to drop, which can make you feel weak and faint. If
this does occur, all that is required is to stop the stimulation
and lie down with the legs raised until the feeling of weakness
disappears (5 to 10 minutes).
• Cancer: Do not apply stimulation from the Sport Elite over, or in
proximity to, cancerous lesions.
Safety Information