- Condition: Factory New
- Warranty: Not Available
- Weight: 0.2 lb
- Triggers muscle stimulation for pain management and gait training
- Designed for use with the Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT)
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Learn more:
- MFR: DJO Global Ships from Manufacturer
- MPN: 2645
- Phone: (800) 494-3395
Frequently asked questions
Is compatibility limited to the Continuum stimulator?
Yes, this accessory is specifically engineered for use with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (Model #2600-KIT).
It functions as a critical component, triggering muscle stimulation for therapeutic applications such as pain management and gait training, and is not intended for compatibility with other devices.
Is the Heel / Foot Switch shipped factory new?
Yes, the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator Heel / Foot Switch is supplied in Factory New condition. This ensures the accessory is unused and meets all original manufacturer specifications, guaranteeing optimal performance for therapeutic use.
What is included with the Heel/Foot Switch?
The purchase includes the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator Heel / Foot Switch accessory (MPN 2645).
This accessory is supplied in Factory New condition and is specifically engineered to integrate with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT).
Its design allows for convenient, discreet placement in the heel of the patient’s shoe to trigger muscle stimulation, which is used for therapeutic applications such as gait training and pain management.
Does this switch improve gait training?
Yes, the Chattanooga Continuum Heel / Foot Switch is specifically designed to facilitate and enhance therapeutic outcomes like gait training.
It achieves this by enabling targeted electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) during movement:
- Placement and Mechanism: The switch is placed directly into the heel of the patient’s shoe. It is engineered to automatically trigger muscle stimulation when pressure is applied, such as during the heel-strike phase of walking.
- Therapeutic Value: This precise timing allows for the seamless integration of EMS into ambulatory exercises, which is crucial for improving walking patterns and supporting rehabilitation efforts for gait training and pain management.
This accessory is engineered for compatibility with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator unit (#2600-KIT).
Does the heel switch support gait training?
Yes, this accessory is specifically designed to integrate electrical stimulation into therapeutic protocols, focusing heavily on gait training and pain management.
Key details about its function and usage include:
- Targeted Stimulation: The switch is placed directly into the heel of the patient’s shoe. When the patient applies pressure (during walking or ambulation), it triggers muscle stimulation via the connected Continuum unit.
- Therapeutic Application: This pressure-activated trigger system allows for seamless integration of electrical stimulation into functional movements, making it critical for rehabilitation and gait exercises.
- Compatibility: This is an accessory (MPN 2645) engineered specifically for use with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT).
How is the stimulation triggered?
The Heel / Foot Switch accessory is a pressure-activated trigger designed to synchronize muscle stimulation precisely with patient movement.
Activation Details
- Placement: The switch is placed directly into the heel area of the patient’s shoe.
- Triggering: When pressure is applied to the heel (such as during standing or walking), the switch activates the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) protocol.
- Therapeutic Goal: This precise timing aids therapeutic applications, specifically gait training and pain management.
Compatibility
This accessory is engineered exclusively for use with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator unit (#2600-KIT).
How is the foot switch conveniently placed?
The Heel / Foot Switch is designed for convenient and discrete placement.
It is inserted directly into the heel of a patient’s shoe. This strategic positioning allows the device to trigger muscle stimulation based on heel pressure during activity.
This mechanism is primarily used for therapeutic applications, including:
- Pain management
- Gait training
Note: This accessory must be used exclusively with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT).
Is this heel switch used for therapy?
Yes, the Chattanooga Continuum Heel / Foot Switch is a therapeutic accessory specifically engineered to trigger electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) during rehabilitation protocols.
Its primary applications are centered on:
- Pain Management: Facilitating EMS protocols for targeted pain relief.
- Gait Training: Enabling seamless muscle stimulation activation during walking or movement exercises.
This switch is designed for convenient placement directly into the heel of the patient’s shoe and functions as a required accessory for the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT). The product is supplied as Factory New stock.
Does the switch seamlessly integrate with the Continuum stimulator?
Yes, this heel/foot switch is specifically engineered for seamless integration with the Chattanooga Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator unit.
It is designed for use with the Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (Part #2600-KIT) to trigger muscle stimulation protocols, which is essential for applications like pain management and gait training.
How does the heel switch trigger stimulation?
The Chattanooga Continuum Heel / Foot Switch accessory integrates muscle stimulation directly into active therapy protocols via a pressure-activated mechanism:
- Placement: The device is engineered to be placed directly into the heel area of the patient’s shoe.
- Trigger Mechanism: Stimulation is initiated precisely when pressure is applied to the switch, typically upon the patient’s heel contact with the shoe bed during walking or movement.
- Therapeutic Goal: This links the electrical stimulation directly to the patient’s gait, making it ideal for therapeutic applications such as pain management and gait training.
Note that this accessory is designed exclusively for use with the Continuum Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator (#2600-KIT).