Questions on Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator

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• From Alexander at 3/27/10 5:29 PM
  • Hi, the sport elite its campatible with the mi-sensor?
    thanks.
  • No the Sport Elite is not compatible with Mi-Sensor. You'd need a MI version of Compex which are not available in the United States.
• From Sammy at 4/9/10 2:18 PM
  • How do you insert the charger into Compex Sport Elite?
  • Remove all cable leads from the device and make sure the power pin is aligned along the bottom curved portion of the port entrance. See diagram for detail on this page: http://www.shopcompex.com/faq/
    
• From Robert at 4/21/10 12:56 PM
  • What is the difference between Compex and a TENS unit?
  • TENS the acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A TENS unit is prescribed for both acute pain and chronic pain conditions and sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals from being transmitted to the brain. It is used at the sensory level and does not cause muscle contraction.
    
    When used for strength training, Compex sends a signal to the motor nerve of the muscle causing it to contract and build muscle mass. The Active Recovery program increases blood flow, removes lactic acid, releases endorphins and promotes muscle relaxation.
    
• From Brian at 7/13/10 7:15 AM
  • Is a prescription required to purchase a compex unit?
  • The Compex units are available over the counter without a prescription.
• From Sheikh at 8/27/10 10:23 AM
  • Hi,
    Is the Sport Elite the comparable product to the mi Sport?
    Does it have the capillarisation feature?
    Thanks.
  • The Compex Sport MI is an international model not approved for sale in USA by the FDA. The programs/features on the Sport Elite can be found at the following link http://www.shopcompex.com/muscle-stimulators.
• From Bruno at 8/29/10 12:28 PM
  • What is the weight of the Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator with the box? Thanks
  • 2.25 lbs.
• From Frederic at 9/13/10 4:51 PM
  • What would be the non dolor program ? Other models have a selection for "anti dolor" in case of any muscular present pain
  • The Compex Active Recovery program uses specific low level frequencies to increase blood flow, remove lactic acid, release endorphins to aid in pain relief and promote muscle relaxation.
• From Dusan at 11/17/10 7:35 AM
  • Hi,
    I d like to buy model Sport Elite from Compex USA, but I live in Europe. I need to know how I can use it when I am in Europe, because we have different power outlets and 220 volt electricity.
  • The input power adapter on the US models is for 100-240 volt. You would simply need to need to purchase a plug adapter.
• From Raphael at 12/6/10 10:57 AM
  • Does the Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator come with all the cables and electrode pads in this U$ 999,99 price? Or we have to buy it separately? Thanks.
  • Compex Sport Elite Kit includes: Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator, Battery Charger, CD with User Manual, Electrode Placement Guidebook, Carrying Case, Easy Snap Electrode Lead wires (set of 4), 2"x4" Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 2) and 2"x2" Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 4)
• From john at 1/6/11 3:16 PM
  • in this link for your calf diagram : http://www.shopcompex.com/content/calf_muscles
    itt only shows how to connect one leg. can you only use it on one calf at a time? how do you connect it for both
  • You can do both calves at once. The unit has 4 lead wires, you can use two on each calf.
• From Marcelo Vervloet at 1/16/11 2:50 PM
  • Hi,
    In the box:
    What's in the box ?
    
    Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator and Electrode Pads, manual....
    
    What else?
    
    Regards!
    
    
    
  • The Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator will come with the stimulator device, the electrodes, the connection cables, a manual, an electrode placement manual as well as an information CD on the device.
• From Cecilia at 1/18/11 5:54 AM
  • The sport elite muscle stimulator cames whit electrode pads as a sample?? or i will have to buy them?
  • Compex Sport Elite Kit includes: Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator, Battery Charger, CD with User Manual, Electrode Placement Guidebook, Carrying Case, Easy Snap Electrode Lead wires (set of 4), 2"x4" Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 2) and 2"x2" Easy Snap Gel Electrodes (2 packs of 4)
• From Lionel at 3/2/11 7:34 AM
  • In the FAQ section in find the exact motor point it refers to using a motor point pen. I do not find it in the accessories list, is it avaiable in the US ?
    
    Also discussed is the use of the positive electrode. Can it be used as if it were a motor point pen ? Is it to be placed directly on the skin ? and will the negitive electrode need to placed also ?
  • HI-
    The motor point pen is not available in the US. The Compex electorode placement guide photos show the precise recommended location. To locate your own motor point more accurately, you can move the positive electrode slightly (red cable) and watch where the muscle response is the best (strongest twitch of the same intensity).
    Hope this helps.
    
    Thank you
    Compex Coach
    
• From megan at 4/5/11 7:31 PM
  • do the cables and patches, batteries and charger all come with the unit or do we also have to purchase those as well as the unit?
  • Everything is included with the purchase of the Compex Sport Elite.
• From Darren at 5/17/11 12:31 PM
  • 1. What's the difference between real Active Recover and Recovery plus AND when should you use each?
    2. Also does it help to use active recover/recovery plus more than once per day?
    3. What intensity (number) should you run Active Recovery for your quads?
  • 1. What's the difference between real Active Recover and Recovery plus AND when should you use each?
    The Active Recovery Program is a 24 minute session that starts at 9Hz and works its way down to 1Hz. This program clears lactic acid, increases circulation 4.5 times faster, releases endorphins and promotes muscle relaxation. It can be used both pre/post workout.
    
    The Recovery Plus is a 25 minute program that runs at 2Hz, 4 Hz, 6Hz, 5 Hz, 4Hz, 1 Hz, and should be used when muscles are fatigued or strained. Best to be used post workout.
    
    2. Also does it help to use active recover/recovery plus more than once per day?
    Yes - you can use it several times a day - as it increases blood flow and circulation which are beneficial (except when you have a contusion).
    
    3. What intensity (number) should you run Active Recovery for your quads?
    What ever level is comfortable and produces a visible twitch - it can very anywhere from 25-100.
• From japannese at 6/4/11 6:30 PM
  • Is the Sport Elite more Electrical load product to than performance?
  • The Sport Elite has 9 programs and the Performance has 5 programs: view and compare the differences here:
    http://www.shopcompex.com/muscle-stimulators
• From Aj Cheetah at 6/29/11 4:23 PM
  • Hey,
    
    So on the "how to use compex" guide, they show electrode placements for the knee: Putting 4 large pads around the knee. Is that for the COmpex Elite model or the other models (Compex-Mi sport which isnt sold in USA) which have TENS on it?
    
    If it doesnt matter then what program would/should I use after placing the four large electrodes around my knee? (With Cmpex Elite model?)
    
    And Are the COmpex-Mi sport models not FDA apporved? Is that why they are not sold in USA?
    
    AJ A.
  • Hi-
    
    The FDA regulations differ in Europe than those in the US. Currently, our Compex units do not offer Mi or TENS technology due to the 510(k) approval restricitions for a Class II medical device. If using the Sport Elite, we recommend using the Active Recovery and/or Massage programs at least once a day to help increase blood circulation and promote muscle relaxation. The electrode placement is same for either unit.
    
    I hope this answers your questions.
    
    Thank you
• From Luca at 8/2/11 8:01 AM
  • Hi Compex Team....i am having a knee surgery in about a month. I am also a very active person, that is why i am so interested in purchasing one of these, but i would like you to guide about something....i know Compex Elite will help me recover my muscle mass after the surgery a lot faster than any conventional method, but i also want to know how the electrical stimulation fo Compex products can help with my knee recovery....can the inflammation be treated with the Recovery programs or with any other? After the injury, i have been using TENS for this, but i suppose Compex's programs would help too. Am i right? Would you explain me how? How about the Recovery Plus program? Will it help too?
    
    Thanks in advance
  • Hi Luca-
    Sorry to hear about your knee injury. As you mentioned, Compex will definiately help you to build muscle mass and strenghten the affected area. The Recovery programs (depending on what unit you purchase - there is Massage, Active Recovery and Recovery Plus) will help to promote increased circulation (4.5 times faster), release endorphins which are your body's natural pain killer and will help to promote overall muscle relaxation. Compex is a NMES device and not a TENS ... a TENS unit blocks the pain receptors whereas NMES provides the benefits as described.
    
    I hope this helps to answer your question.
    
    Thank you and good luck in your recovery.
• From John at 9/9/11 6:14 PM
  • Do all models also help with increasing flexibility and preventing stiff muscles.
  • The Elite unit has Pre-Warm Up and Massage programs and the Performance unit has just the Pre-Warm Up program. Both of these programs can prepare tissue to be physically “stretched” which will improve flexibility over time. Just using the Compex muscle stim unit alone and not stretching would be only half of the equation. As a rule, it is best to dynamically or actively elongate tissue prior to activity and then statically stretched or hold for time after activity to put the tissue to rest.
    
• From Rafael at 9/24/11 1:11 PM
  • Does Compex sport elite work to discrease the abdominal's perimeter? And it does how?
    
  • No – not by itself. The Compex muscle stim will successfully strengthen and tone your abdominal muscles. As it does for other muscle groups. However, if you do not reduce your body fat %, you will not really see the girth of your stomach area decrease as much as you would like.If you increase your cardiovascular training on a daily basis, use Compex on your abs and change your caloric intake to the proper ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat, you can definitely shape your abs and decrease stomach size. It takes time. Finally, if you drink alcohol, sodas, regular milk or fruit juices – STOP. They provide many unwanted calories.
    
• From shana richardson at 10/12/11 10:24 PM
  • I have read how many electrode pads come with the set. Do you recommend more or is that generally enough? If there instances where one would need more, what would those instances be, how many more would be necessary and which size(s)? Thank you.
  • See the following link for the Electrode Placement Guide. The guide demonstrates successful pad placement for most muscle groups.
• From Charles at 11/18/11 10:17 PM
  • How many muscle groups can the Compex Sport Elite Muscle Stimulator work at the same time, ( for example can i do the chest and byceps at the same time)
    
  • The Compex Sport Elite unit can provide stimulation to (4) separate muscle groups at the same time: from Left to Right (portal colors - Blue , Green , Yellow , Red).

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