Wrist protocol, Compex before surgery, protocol sheet

Wrist protocol, Compex before surgery

Electrostimulation strengthens the muscles before surgery to limit muscle loss and support recovery. This is the wrist preparation protocol KOLDE hands over with every Compex rental in Dubai, written out phase by phase.

Device
Compex® SP 8.0, wireless electrical muscle stimulation
Joint
Wrist
Phase
Before surgery
Goal
Strengthens the muscle to limit post-op loss

The protocol, phase by phase

  1. Week 1

    Muscle activation

    • Program Amyotrophy
    • Session 20 to 30 min, 1 to 2 times a day
    • Intensity Maximum tolerated
  2. Week 2 onwards

    Strengthening

    • Program Strengthening
    • Session 24 min, 3 to 4 times a day
    • Intensity Maximum tolerated

Electrode placement

Clean, dry skin. Place the electrodes on the belly of the target muscle (forearm, flexors, extensors), positive pole on the motor point. Check good contact before every session.

Best practices

Increase the intensity gradually to a firm, comfortable contraction. Stay hydrated and pair the sessions with the prescribed rehabilitation. Always run the Compex® session before the cryotherapy session.

Precautions. Contraindicated with a pacemaker, thrombosis, pregnancy or open wound without medical advice.

This sheet is the protocol KOLDE hands over with the device. It does not replace the instructions of your surgeon or physiotherapist, who know your procedure.

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