Massage Attachments; Operation; Usage; Fields Of Application - NOVAFON SK2 Manuel D'utilisation

the right i.e. in a clockwise direction decreases the intensity. Correspondingly, turning the
dial to the left i.e. in an anti-clockwise direction increases the intensity. We recommend
you begin with a low intensity, then increase it if and when necessary. Applying pressure
with the instrument does not increase its effectiveness, in fact it only impedes the vibrato-
ry performance. Optimal vibration is achieved by simply allowing the device's own weight
to rest on the skin.

3.3. Massage attachments

The two attachments (sonic ball and sonic plate) can be easily interchanged by unscrewing
them while applying a small amount of pressure on the device. Should accessories need
to be replaced due to normal wear and tear, you can order the corresponding spare parts
from your supplier.

4. OPERATION

The NOVAFON instrument produces sonic waves with mixed frequencies of between 100
and 400 Hertz (the audible frequency range) and has an effective depth of 6 cm or more.
Therefore, the vibrations which are produced lie within a frequency range that can be
directly felt at the point of contact and in the surrounding area. In this sense NOVAFON
sonic wave therapy can be compared to vibration therapy. The NOVAFON sonic wave
instrument's depth effectiveness depends on the directed force with which the oscilla-
tions or vibrations are vertically applied to the tissue and spread by means of the massage
attachment. A study by the Fraunhofer Institute (IBP - report 113/84) demonstrated that
the depth effectiveness of at least 6 cm (this applies to all chrome-plated and gold-plated
versions of the instrument) is a measurable value. The findings of this study show that the
deep penetrative effect of sonic wave treatment can be attained by both direct applica-
tion to the bone and to relatively soft tissue.

5. USAGE

The NOVAFON instrument is passed over or around the area to be treated using linear
strokes or in slow circular motions. Unless otherwise prescribed, treatment can be carried
out twice a day (or more often if necessary) for a duration of between 15 to 20 minutes
respectively. The duration of the application can be reduced when treating sensitive or
very sore parts of the body. The instrument does not have to be used on bare skin. Treating
areas covered by clothes or by a thin cloth allows the device to glide more smoothly.
Textiles have a negligible influence on the deep penetrative effect.

5.1. Fields of application

The list of sonic wave treatment applications entails a wide range of uses for NOVAFON
sonic wave instruments. They are employed by doctors, therapists and clinics as an accom-
paniment to therapy, but they can also be used for a range of applications in the home
thanks to their ease of use. In case of serious illnesses, information on correct usage should
sought from the treating physician or therapist.
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