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Rehabilitation category
T he muscular consequences of any pathological
problem must be treated by means of specific
programs. Indeed, improving the qualities of a
healthy muscle or restoring the potential of a
"convalescent" muscle require appropriate work
regimes. In order to "redevelop" a convalescent
muscle, it is necessary to use the programs of the
Rehabilitation category.
M uscle volume is quickly reduced after trauma to
a bone or a joint, particularly if the injury is treated
by immobilisation and/or surgical intervention.
This muscular atrophy can be much more pro-
gressive in the case of a degenerative injury (such
as arthrosis, for example), since the reduction of
muscle activity then often increases slowly and is
superimposed on the developing pathology. The
phenomenon of atrophy is accompanied by a
reduction of muscle strength; however, these
disturbances are the consequence of various
alterations at the level of the muscle fibres.
I n a rehabilitation process, it is essential, initially,
to treat the atrophy (i.e. regain normal muscle
volume) before attempting to increase the strength
of the muscle using the
Reinforcement program.
T he use of programs of the Rehabilitation
category must under no circumstances replace
rehabilitation sessions carried out in the presence
of the physiotherapist. Although the restoration of
initial muscular qualities is a key factor in the pro-
cess of rehabilitation, other aspects (joint mobility,
vigilance, residual pain, etc.) can only be dealt
with effectively by a competent health professional.
S ome pathologies and some post-operative
rehabilitations require special precautions during
use; you are therefore always advised to seek the
opinion of your doctor or physiotherapist before
using any of the programs of the
Rehabilitation
category.
Osteosynthesis equipment
The presence of osteosynthesis equipment (metallic equipment in contact with the
bone: pins, screws, plates, prostheses, etc.) is not a contra-indication for the use of
Compex programs. The electrical current of the Compex are specially designed to
have no harmful effect with regard to osteosynthesis equipment.
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