Placement Protocol
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1. G Placement Protocol SHOULDER UPPER BACK LOWER BACK e Always consult user manual when applying sam may be applied utilizing one or two sam therapy applicators e sam bandages are single use only e Do not overlap sam coupling bandages when e Place sam coupling bandage over the applying two applicators injured area e Do not apply the sam coupling bandages e Actual bandage placement may vary depending on a boney protrusion on the condition and or injury Additional sam coupling gel may be added if necessary SAM_SALES_INSERTS_PLACE_TREAT_0821 indd 1 8 21 14 1 13 PM sam is an ultrasonic diathermy device that provides a therapeutic solution that aids in the recovery process sam s intended use is to provide therapy to both acute and chronic conditions Proper placement of applicator bandage and adherence to treatment regime will ensure the user s successful recovery Treatment Regime General Guidelines Dosage Calibration sam should be used multiple times per week Begin the use of sam with incremental treatments RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS to gauge patient sensitivity to treatment 4 times per week minimum This regime will indicate the user s tolerance level determine ACUTE CONDITIONS skin sensitivity and maximum dosage of each treatment See chart below Dosage is determined by user s maximum tolerance The maximum tolerable dosage is suggested for each treatment CHRONIC CONDITIONS2. l See chart below Day 1 1 Hour maximum Day 2 2 Hour maximum Day 3 3 Hour maximum Day 4 4 Hour maximum Day 5 4 Hour maximum Continuous and daily use of sam ultrasound therapy is not contraindicated Proper Placement When using one applicator place the applicator close to the injured site The second applicator should be placed as close as possible without overlapping the coupling bandages ACUTE TENDONITIS CHRONIC TENDONOPATHY Lateral Calcific Post Operative Achilles or Medial Patellar Shoulder Tendonitis Partial Full Thickness Tendonosis Epicondylitis eNOS T aror Debridement 1or2 Number of sam Applicators depending on size of treatment area Treatment duration in weeks use 4x or more per week Post Symptomatic Resolution of weeks Recommended treatment period following resolution of pain related symptoms MK 1111 00 A SAM_SALES_INSERTS_PLACE_TREAT_0821 indd 2 D 8 21 14 1 13 PM
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