Quick-Start Guide RehaMove Please also read the motion trainer manual! 1. Preparation: To use the system for leg training with four channels (only quadriceps and hamstrings), connect one electrode cable to each of the connectors on the rear panel - these are labelled 1/2 and 5/6. Switch on the stimulator and check that the correct programme is selected. It is Programme One by default.
2. Apply and connect electrodes: Electrodes are applied to the skin of the thigh. Two electrodes are placed on top and two underneath each thigh. Right leg: served by Channels 1, 2 Left leg: served by Channels 5, 6 Each cable has two pairs of connectors with each pair marked A or B. Make sure that the appropriate cable has - the A pair of leads connected to the electrodes “above” (on top of) the thigh. - the B pair of leads connected to the electrodes “below” the thigh 3. Start training: Place legs in the foot rests and fix them. Place wheelchair or chair in front of bike at such a distance that the knee joints are never fully extended. Check stability of motion trainer and chair. Check position of electrodes and cables. Ensure that legs do not rub against wheelchair. Start motion trainer by pressing the large red button. 4. Choose program: After switching on the stimulator, the last programme used is always selected. In order to work with this program, press “OK” on the stimulator touch screen. 5. Warm-up, passive phase: Select a comfortable cadence for the user; set speed to at least 20 rpm. The default duration setting of Warm-up is 5 min. This is followed by a period of active stimulation and finally a cool down period. When stimulation starts press “Break” at any time to pause stimulation. Version 2: 22nd March 2011
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6. Stimulation, active phase: a) Adaptive stimulation (RM adaptive): In this mode the stimulation provided aims to assist the user to achieve a target cycling speed against a manually set level of resistance. When stimulation commences, the display flashes to signal the change and then appears as at right. Touch the central area of the stimulator display and the two controls shown at right appear. Choose the left arrow to set the target cycling speed between 35 and 60 rpm. Choose the right arrows to increase or decrease the intensity of stimulation. If the user exceeds the target speed, the intensity of stimulation provided to the muscles automatically decreases. If the user reaches the target speed easily, use the touch screen to increase speed target. Alternatively increase the gear/resistance at the bikes control panel. If the user can not reach goal cadence, stimulation will stay constant at chosen level. 7. Cool-down, passive phase; end of training: See Warm-up. End of phase is indicated by a beep. A report displays duration of training. 8. After the training: Turn off stimulator and bike. Remove electrodes from skin, stick them to foil/ “ON” side. 9. Training duration and frequency: The duration of the training phases can be adjusted individually. Choose duration of stimulation phase depending on muscle fatigue. Aim at duration of 30 to 60 minutes. To achieve effective muscle training, train at least three times a week. More information and On-line Lessons Use the following links EXACTLY to access online guidance on the basic operation of the RehaMove system. RehaMove Initial Setup http://www.fescycling.com/lessons/GSRehaMove/index.html RehaMove – Setting initial stimulation parameters http://www.fescycling.com/lessons/FTRehaMove/index.html Exercising with RehaMove http://www.fescycling.com/lessons/ExRehaMove/index.html Abdominal Muscles – with the standard RehaMove http://www.fescycling.com/lessons/Abdominals/index.html YouTube - See Anatomicalconceptsuk’s Channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQBbto5DrU4 - Adjusting RehaMove settings Check for Updates and New content Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anatomical-Concepts-UK-Ltd/113617828692034 Documentation - See our on-line documents site at http://www.issuu.com/anatomicalconcepts Version 2: 22nd March 2011