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Verity Medical NeuroTrac Sports Operator's Manual

Summary of NeuroTrac Sports

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 1 neurotrac ™ sports operators manual visit our website: www.Veritymedical.Co.Uk for detailed application protocols dual channel stim unit.

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 2 * this unit must be used with the guidance of a physiotherapist or doctor * type bf equipment * do not insert lead wires into a mains power supply * do not immerse unit into water or any other substance * do not use the neurotrac™ sports unit in the presence of a...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 3 contents page warnings 2 what is stim 4 contra indications & precautions 5 description of stim unit & functions 6 quick start instructions 7 sports treatment programmes 9 electrode types & tips 17 care & maintenance 18 applications 19 specifications 20 warranty 2...

  • Page 4: What Is Stim?

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 4 neuromuscular stimulation has been used for many years to stimulate muscle and nerve fibres to treat a number of muscle and nerve related conditions. Over the last 30 years numerous clinical trials and papers have been written. The neurotrac™ sports is one of a n...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 5 before using this equipment you must first seek the advice of your physiotherapist or doctor. Read this operating manual before using the stim unit stim should not be used: * by patients fitted with a demand style cardiac pacemakers unless so advised by their doc...

  • Page 6: Description of Stim Unit &

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 6 * prg button selects the desired set programme from p01 - p15 or customised programme pc1 - pc3. * set button displays the menu and changes the parameters for pulse rate, pulse width, time, work, rest, ramp up time, cha / chb synchronous or alternating and delay ...

  • Page 7: Quick Start Instructions

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 7 1. Insert a 9 volt pp3 alkaline battery. Alternatively insert a rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery {which has a much longer life than the ni-cad rechargeable batteries} into the battery compartment. 2. Insert lead wire/s to channel a and b if you are using...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 8 setting up the customised programme pc1, pc2 or pc3 remove the battery cover where you will see two buttons set and esc, these buttons are used to set up a customised programme. First press the esc button to return to the home screen 1. Press the set button and t...

  • Page 9: Sports Treatment Programmes

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 9 sports treatment programmes 1 0 p : e m m a r g o r p m r a w p u e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 6 e d o m t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 5 t s e r y c n e u q e r f z h n o i t a r u d e s l u p s µ 0 0...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 10 3 0 p : e m m a r g o r p e c n a r u d n e e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 0 5 e d o m r / w k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 0 2 t s e r y c n e u q e r f z h 3 n o i t a r u d e s l u p s µ 0 0 3 e m i t n o i ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 11 5 0 p : e m m a r g o r p e c n a t s i s e r e c r o f 2 t u p t u o e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 5 2 1 5 2 1 6 e d o m t n o c f m t n o c f m t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 5 5 7 - 0 5 5 5 7 - 0 4 ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 12 7 0 p : e m m a r g o r p m u m i x a m e c r o f t u p t u o e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 5 0 2 0 1 e d o m t n o c r / w t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 5 5 7 2 t s e r y c n e u q e r f z h 3 n o i ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 13 9 0 p : e m m a r g o r p - s i s y l o p i l i t n a e t i l u l l e c e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 5 5 5 5 5 e d o m t n o c r / w t n o c r / w t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 2 0 3 0 5 0 3 0 5 t s ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 14 1 1 p : e m m a r g o r p e l c s u m s s a m n o i t c a r t n o c e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 5 5 1 0 1 e d o m t n o c r / w t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 5 0 6 2 t s e r y c n e u q e r f z h 3 ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 15 3 1 p : e m m a r g o r p e m u s e r g n i n i a r t e s a h p 1 e s a h p 2 e s a h p 3 e s a h p 4 e s a h p 5 e m i t e s a h p n i m 5 5 1 0 1 5 1 5 e d o m t n o c r / w r / w r / w t n o c k r o w y c n e u q e r f z h 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 t s e r y c n e u ...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 16 mf = modulated frequency in linear steps w/r = intermittent work/rest cont = continuous modulation time = exponentially example: modulation time 10 seconds 150µs-250µs:- means starting at 150µs increasing exponentially (fast then slow) to 250µs in five seconds a...

  • Page 17: Electrode Types & Tips

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 17 types available: * self-adhesive hypoallergenic electrodes have a typical life span (if looked after) of 4/6 weeks. We recommend cleaning the skin before use. After use place the electrodes back onto the plastic film then enclose them back into the ziptag plasti...

  • Page 18: Care & Maintenance

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 18 control unit: * wipe the surface once a week with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe * do not use cleaning sprays or alcohol based cleaning solutions battery: * check periodically for any discharge from the battery * remove battery completely from unit if not in us...

  • Page 19: Applications

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 19 * increases muscle strength * maintains or improves range of movement * increases and improves the blood supply to the muscle in cases of intermittent caudication * as a warm up prior to exercise * prevents disuse atrophy (e.G. Rheumatoid arthritis) applications.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 20 stim 1. Dual channel: individually isolated circuits. 2. Amplitude: 0-90 ma; indication only; actual ma will tend to be less than indicated due to electrode impedance. 3. Type: constant current. 4. Waveform: asymmetrical, rectangular bi-phasic with zero dc curre...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 21 warranty verity medical ltd provides a warranty to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase [invoice date]. If verity medical ltd are satisfie...

  • Page 22: Clinical References

    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 22 neuromuscular stimulation: goldfuss, aj. [1993]; effect of muscular tension on kness stability; medicine and science in sports; 5,267-271. Gibson, j.N.A., smith, k., rennie, mj. [1998]; prevention of disuse muscle atrophy by means of electrical stimulation. Main...

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 23 revised issue date: 01/07/2002 document number ecs401-om002-5.

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    Neurotrac™ sports operation manual 24 not for sale or use in the usa uplands place drove road chilbolton nr stockbridge hampshire so20 6ad england tele: +44 (0)1264 860354 fax: +44 (0)1264 860825 email: sales@veritymedical.Co.Uk web: www.Veritymedical.Co.Uk.