Massage Therapy Concepts VPOD TUW20 User manual

MASSAGE
THERAPY
CONCEPTS
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USER MANUAL FOR
VPOD Wireless TENS, EMS & NMES Unit

Table of Contents
Introduction
Safety Instructions
Intended Use
Contraindication
Important Safety Precautions
Battery Handling and Usage
Cautions
Adverse Reactions
Package Contents
Part Names and Functions on the Device
Dening TENS, EMS and NMES
VPOD Key Benets
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Operating Instructions
Starting Your Treatment
Screen Functionality
Storing and Removing
Cleaning
VPOD Modes
Troubleshooting
Specications
Limited Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the VPOD Wireless Tens Unit.
The VPOD tens unit can work with one or two VPODS at the same time. This wearable electrotherapy
device is designed to alleviate chronic muscle and joint pain on multiple body locations. It delivers TENS
(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) technology and EMS therapy through the simple, convenient
control of the VPOD iOS or Andriod app. Premium, contouring pads allow for discreet and convenient
placement on multiple pain locations on the body.
Tens is a safe and drug-free treatment for pain that has been used for over 30 years by medical professionals
such as physical therapists and chiropractors.
Notes:
•Keep this instructional manual in a convenient place or store it with the device for future reference
•Register your product online at www.massagetherapyconcepts.com/warranty

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual provides you with important information about this device. To ensure the safe and
proper use of this device, read and understand all of the safety and operating instructions.
INTENDED USE
The VPOD is intended for the relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles of the lower back, arms,
legs, shoulders and feet due to strain from exercise or normal every day and work activities.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted debrillator or other implanted metallic or
electronic devices. Such use could cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Use under the guidance of your medical practitioner
• Do not use this unit near shortwave therapy equipment
• Do not place electrode pads near your heart
• Stop using the VPOD immediately if you feel any abnormality in your body or if you suspect the VPOD
is not operating normally
• Treatment time should not exceed 60 minutes
• Turn o the VPOD before you do vigorous movements, remove, or change positions of the electrode
pads
• Consult with your physician before using this device. If you have had medical or physical treatment
for your pain, consult with your physician before using this device.
• If your pain does not improve, becomes more than mild, or continues for more than ve days, stop
using the device and consult with your physician

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•Do not use the device if you have any of the following medical conditions:
•Implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted metallic or electronic devices
•If you are pregnant
•If you have epilepsy
•Consult your medical practitioner if you have the following conditions:
•Diagnosed with cancer
•Have suffered acute trauma or recently have had a surgical procedure
•Have cardiac problems or cardiac disease
•Have an abdominal hernia
•Have venous thrombosis
•This device is intended for use by adults. Consult with your doctor if planning on using the unit on
children. It should only occur under adult supervision.
•Electrode pads should not be applied near your heart because the introduction of electrical current
into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to your heart which can be lethal.

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Also,do not place the electrode pads on the head, temples, eyes, mouth, throat (especially the
carotid sinus) or placed on the thorax and the upper back or passing through the heart.
•Do not use on genitals, skin lesions, infected areas, open wounds, rashes, swollen, red, infected or
inamed areas of skin eruptions such as phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins
•Do not place the pads over your throat because this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting in
closure of your airway, diculty in breathing, or adverse eects on heart rhythm or blood pressure
•Never use the device while driving, operating machinery or during activities in which involuntary
muscle contractions may endanger others
•Do not use the device when bathing, showering, sleeping, during exercise, while sweating or in high
humidity
•Do not apply stimulation while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which electrical
stimulation can put you at risk or injury
•Do not use this device while using another TENS device
•Never immerse the device in any liquid

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• Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electric monitoring equipment such as cardiac monitors
and ECG alarms because the equipment may not operate properly when the device is in use
• Keep away from other electronic equipment
• Never bend or fold the pads
• Apply the pads only to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin of adult patients
• For hospitals and clinics: Operation in close proximity (ex 1m) to shortwave or microwave therapy ME
equipment may produce instability to the stimulator output

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BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE
• To prevent the risk of overheating, re or explosion:
• Do not puncture, crush, disassemble or modify the device
• Do not throw the device into re
• Do not recharge, use or leave the device in any high temperature environment such as in a
location near a re or in direct sunlight
• The device contains a build-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which must be disposed of properly.
Dispose of the device according to applicable local government regulations.
• Do not disassemble the device by yourself