Operation Manual

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ENGLISH
Letter to the Patient
Your physician has selected the Avid IF 2 – a portable interferential device –
as the most appropriate treatment for your needs.
The Avid IF 2 electrical stimulator generates small pulses of current that are
delivered through lead wires to stimulating electrodes* placed on your skin.
These pulses pass through the skin and activate underlying nerves. The Avid IF 2
activates sensory nerves at lower levels of stimulation, producing a tingling
sensation. Motor nerves are activated at higher levels of stimulation,
resulting in increased circulation.
The Avid IF 2 system includes a cradle equipped with a modem that enables
your doctor or therapist and our technicians to conveniently administer
setting changes to the device and keep your prescription information up to
date. As a patient, you may also take advantage of this technology to make
modifications to your settings, and to assist all of your healthcare partners in
providing the most personalized service possible.
In order to gain maximum benefit from your Avid IF 2 treatment, it is
important that you follow the therapy regimen prescribed by your physician
or therapist. He or she is familiar with your specific requirements and the
technical specifications of the Avid IF 2, and will instruct you on the proper
mode of operation and correct degree of stimulation for your individual
treatment.
Please read the following sections carefully before using the Avid IF 2.
• Precautions and Prescription Information
• Controls and Features
• Starting Your Treatment Sessions
• Care and Maintenance
NOTE: The Avid IF 2 is not a substitute for full medical evaluation and
treatment. Always consult your physician or therapist if you have specific
questions or problems regarding the use of your Avid IF 2. The Avid IF 2
should not be given to or used by any individual other than the person for
whom it is prescribed.
* For use only with stimulating electrodes, commonly referred to as “electrodes” throughout this manual