Contra - Indications , Warnings & Precautions - BMR The Flex Arms Manual De Usuario

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ONTRA INDICATIONS
by BMR product is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve
THE FLEX ARMS
or facilitate muscle performance of the triceps and biceps muscles. Your product is
suitable for use by all healthy adults, however, as with other forms of exercise, some care
is needed when using it. Always follow the guidelines below and read the instruction
manual before use. Some of the points below are gender-specific.
Contra-indications:
Do not use if:
• You have an electronic implant (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator - as your product
may interfere with the proper functioning of the implanted stimulator) or suffer from any
other heart problem.
• You have any other form of medical implant. The safety has not been established for
the use of electronic muscle stimulators over medical implants.
• You are pregnant. The safety of electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) over the pregnant
uterus has not been established.
• You suffer from cancer. The effects of electronic stimulation on cancerous tissue are
unknown.
• You are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction as you may not be able to
comply with safety instructions.
• The controller is in close proximity (e.g., 1 yard) to shortwave or microwave therapy
equipment or you are connected to high-frequency surgical equipment (e.g.
diathermy), because of the risk of device malfunction due to electronic interference.
• Wearing the product necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines
are administered (short-term or long-term) by injection (e.g., hormone treatment
Warnings:
• The long-term effects of chronic electronic stimulation are unknown.
• The product hould not be used while sleeping, because you cannot react to safety
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information.
When applying the GelPads™ and garments, always remember to:
• Place the GelPads and garments ONLY as indicated in this manual.
• Avoid placing the GelPads or garments on the front or sides of the neck, across or
through the heart (i.e., one GelPad on the front of the chest and one on the back), in
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ARNINGS RECAUTIONS
the genital region or on the head, because of the risk of stimulating inappropriate muscles
and organs.
• Avoid application of GelPads near the thorax, as this may increase the risk of cardiac
fibrillation.
• Avoid any recent scars, broken or inflamed skin, areas of infection or susceptibility to
acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g., varicose veins), or any parts of the
body where feeling is limited.
• Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g., fractures or sprains).
• Avoid placing the GelPads over metal implants.
Precautions:
• You should only use this product while in a relaxed, seated position, with your arms
bent slightly and resting in your lap.
• Do not straighten your arms during the session, as this can lead to an ineffective session
and may cause some discomfort.
• Never use the product while invloved in any activity which includes using your arms or
hands.
• Your arms are likely to move involuntarily during a session.
• Keep your controller in your hands during each session.
• Do not fasten the straps too tightly around your arms.
• If the garment leads are damaged or exposed, they should be replaced immediately.
• Maximum use of a
FLEX
• Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
). • Caution should be used in the following:
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- When there is a tendency to bleed internally following an injury or fracture.
- Following recent surgical procedures when electronic stimulation may disrupt the
healing process
- Over areas of skin which lack normal sensation
• Your by BMR product
FLEX
medical condition, nor for any permanent physical changes.
• You should only use
FLEX
of the exercise.
by BMR product is one session per day per body area.
s not intended for medical use, for the treatment of any
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by BMR GelPads as other kinds may reduce the effectiveness