Technical data

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1 SAFETY
1.1 I Purpose
The Compex Winplate is intended solely for vibration training. Before attemp-
ting to use the Compex Winplate, read and understand the safety aspects and
user instructions in this manual.
1.2 I Legal aspects of training
Training on the Compex Winplate is intended only for those who are physically
capable of undertaking a course of exercise. The legal regulations of the coun-
try apply.
1.3 I Safety instructions
1.3.1 I General
• Only a technician authorized by Cefar-Compex International SAS is entitled
to carry out repairs or modifications and to add elements to the device.
• The users’ electrical system must comply with all laws and
regulations.
• Follow the instructions and the directions in this manual.
• Always keep these user instructions with the equipment.
• Place the equipment on a horizontal and stable base.
• Do not place any objects on the equipment.
• Do not place the equipment in the sun or above a heat source.
• Only use the device at a temperature in between +10°C and +40°C.
• Do not use the equipment in a humid environment.
• Do not let any liquid flow into the equipment.
• Do not disinfect or sterilize the equipment. Clean the equipment with a dry
or moistened cloth.
• All legal restrictions concerning the use of the device must be com-
plied with.
1.3.2 I Contra-indications
Each user must check whether he or she suffers or might be suffering
from one or several of the following contra-indication before starting
the vibration plate training. If so only use the Compex Winplate when
you have approval from a medical specialist.
Absolute contraindications:
Relative contraindications:
(use Compex Winplate only after
consulting a medical doctor)
■ Acute inflammations, infections and/
or fever
■ Acute arthropathy and arthrosis
■ Acute rheumatoid arthritis
■ Acute headache
■ Postoperative wounds
■ Implants / Endoprotheses
■ Metal or synthetic implants (e.g.
pacemaker, artificial cardiac valves,
recent stents)
■ Acute thromboses or increased throm-
botic afflictions (6 months)
■ Acute back problems
■ Pregnancy
■ Severe osteoporosis with BMD
< 70mg/ml
■ Spasticity
■ Morbus Sudeck Stadium I (CRPS I)
■ Tumors with metastases in the muscu-
loskeletal system
■ Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
(BPPV)
■ Epilepsy
■ Gallstones, kidney stones, bladder stones
■ Articular rheumatism and arthrosis
■ Heart failure, insufficiency NYHA III-IV
■ Cardiac dysrhythmia
■ Cardiac affections
■ Metal or plastic implants (piercing
or gynecologic implants)
■ Chronic back pain (6 months after acute ap-
pearing)
■ Severe diabetic mellitus with arterial
circulation disorders
■ Tumors (5 years after appearing, excluding
metastases in the musculoskeletal system)
■ Spondylolisthesis without gliding
■ M. Parkinson
■ Chondromalasy of the joints of the lower
extremities, osteonecrosis and -chondrosis
■ Arterial circulation disorders (Stadium Fon-
taine III°)
■ Venous insufficiency with ulcus cruris
■ Morbus Sudeck Stadium II (CRPS)
■ Lymphatic edema
MANUEL
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