User Manual Part 1

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User's Guide
Indications for Use
The NESS L300 Plus System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion and knee
flexion or extension in individuals with foot drop and thigh muscle weakness
following an upper motor neuron injury or disease.
During gait, the NESS L300 Plus System electrically stimulates muscles in the
affected leg to provide dorsiflexion of the foot and knee flexion or extension;
thus, it may improve the individual’s gait.
The NESS L300 Plus System may also:
x Facilitate muscle re-education.
x Prevent or retard disuse atrophy.
x Maintain or increase joint range of motion.
x Increase local blood flow.
Contraindications
x Patients with a demand-type cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or any
electrical or metallic implant should not use the NESS L300 Plus System.
x The NESS L300 Plus System should not be used on a leg where a
cancerous lesion is present or suspected.
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The NESS L300 Plus System should not be used on a leg with a regional
disorder, such as a fracture or dislocation, which could be adversely
affected by motion from the stimulation.