Step 7: Using Programme 2 On Innovo; Turning On The Controller And Starting A Session; Intensity Levels And What To Expect During An Urge Treatment Session - Atlantic Therapeutics Innovo Mode D'emploi

STEP 7: USING PROGRAMME 2 ON INNOVO

INCONTINENCE
Complete Steps 1-5 and, when in position, you are ready to begin your Urge
treatment.

7.1 TURNING ON THE CONTROLLER AND STARTING A SESSION

1. Turn on your INNOVO
2. Ensure that you have selected Programme 2. This programme number is
indicated at the top of the screen (Fig. 24). You can change programmes by
pressing the Programme button ( P ) for 2 seconds.
3. Start the treatment session by pressing the Increase Intensity button (
You will see the intensity indicator rise on screen (Fig. 25). The Intensity buttons
increase and decrease the intensity in single increments and the range goes
from 0-70. If you keep the Intensity button pressed it will increase/decrease
continuously.
4. Once the intensity level is increased, the treatment timer starts to count down
from 30 minutes as the programme is running (Fig. 26).
7.2 INTENSITY LEVELS AND WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN URGE
TREATMENT SESSION
1. You should increase the level of intensity gradually during your session. This gives
you time to become accustomed to the sensation. At first you will begin to feel a
slight tapping sensation under the 2 electrodes positioned on your buttocks (Fig.
27). Continue to increase the intensity until you feel a strong tapping, but only to a
You can now clip the neck strap onto the controller and place it around your neck if
level you find comfortable.
2. You can now clip the neck strap onto the controller and place it around your neck
if you wish (Fig. 28). For more information refer to page 19.
3. You may move a little during the treatment to help you remain comfortable, but
you should avoid moving too much as this may interfere with the effectiveness
of the treatment. However, if you wish to move to a different location, you should
pause the session, move to the new location and then resume the session.
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