Chattanooga Continuum™
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulator
The Chattanooga Continuum™ is a portable 2 channel stimulator used by therapists in clinics and patients at home to provide electrical stimulation treatments in pain management (TENS) and neuro muscular stimulation (EMS/NMES). By combining TENS with NMES, users can simultaneously help manage pain and enhance exercise,3 thereby shortcutting the traditional muscle recovery cycle. Factor in a choice of program options including customizable waveforms, and you have a highly versatile and user-friendly rehabilitation tool that can help deliver optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Activate Muscles
PREOPERATIVE
Reeducate Muscles to Improve Outcomes
Joint disease and injury decreases strength and function and increases joint pain.
As these conditions progress they may require surgery. Measures of strength, functional ability, and pain predict postsurgery outcomes. Rehabilitation therapies before knee surgery can improve these conditions - helping to improve postsurgical results.
POST INJURY or POSTOPERATIVE
Activate Muscle to Restore Muscle Functioning
Early application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) after surgery maximizes rehabilitation by reeducating the muscle, improving function, and getting patients back to their daily activities quicker.
Reinforce Recovery
CONTINUUM
Multi-Function Electrotherapy for Pre and Post Surgery
The Empi Continuum offers proven adjunctive rehabilitation therapy for multiple conditions across the recovery cycle, including muscle re-education (NMES), pain control (TENS), and increase of local blood circulation. With 13 preset therapy programs and 3 custom programs, the device is designed to enhance the recoverycycle of patients through home and clinic use.
Stimulate Power & Motion
KNEE
Reeducate weakened muscle as a result of disuse atrophy
After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients show longterm weakness of the quadriceps and reduced function. These limitations result from weakness before surgery and pain and swelling after surgery.4, 6 Weakness has been associated with slower walking speeds, longer stairclimbing times, and increased risk of fall.
SHOULDER
Minimize Pain
Rehabilitation therapies after rotator cuff surgery using NMES and TENS, coupled with exercise, help to minimize pain, increase local circulation, and restore flexibility - enhancing recovery.
STROKE
Gait Control
Ankle dorsiflexion weakness that impedes walking affects some 30% of people after a stroke, increases the risk of falls and mortality. Using the optional foot switch for assisting with therapeutic Gait training Whilst the literature suggests electrical stimulation has no superiority to a traditional ankle foot orthosis (AFO) it's use may be optimal in patients due to their preference for electrical stimulation over AFO.
22%
NMES after Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
Peak External Rotation Force, independent of age, tear size, intensity, days post op.
41%
NMES Increases Quad Strength
NMES + Exercise increased quadriceps strength 41% better than exercise alone in TKA patients
7/8
Favor NMES for muscle strengthening
Literature review of 8 Randomized Controlled Trials assessing quad strength outcomes (Continuum indicated for disuse atrophy)
Product Features
1+1 Function
Continuum features 2 separate channels that can be managed independently. Users can select either the same program on both channels, or 2 different programs to be used simultaneously
Individually tailorable
Continuum has 13 pre-programmed and 2 custom regimens for NMES and TENS. Modify treatment time, waveform type (Symmetrical or Asymmetrical), pulse rates and durations (widths), cycling type, off times, channel ramp times, and on time
Generating a strong contraction
Continuum uses balanced waveforms that deliver muscle stimulation that is powerful whilst remaining comfortable
Hand switch
The handheld remote trigger can be used to easily activate stimulation, either by the clinician at a distance, or by the patient
Heel switch
When placed inside the user's shoe, this optional heel switch can be used to trigger muscle stimulation
Belt clip
A simple belt clip that fits over a belt or waistband
Kick stand
Built-in, pull-out kick stand
Battery powered
Continuum runs on a pair of standard AA batteries
Technical Information
Model: Chattanooga Continuum
FDA: Class II
IP class: IP22
Applied part: Type BF
Dimensions: 1.26" (32mm) x 3.3" (84mm) x 4.5" (114mm)
Battery: 2x AA batteries
Weight (with batteries): 226.8g
Standard Accessories
2600-DEV: Chattanooga Continuum device
2615: Set of 2 pin cables
13-00183 User manual and practical guide
2049: Transportation pouch
2630: Hand Switch
