Massage Therapy Concepts VPod User manual

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User Manual for
VPod TENS, EMS & NMES Units
At Massage Therapy Concepts, we have one simple goal: To develop products that will fall
synonymous with high-quality products, ease of use and premium customer service. With our brand,
we hope to impact people's lives and offer the most innovative, relaxing and therapeutic, health and
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as the premier designer for excellence in health and personal care products. We have paved the way
to expand its range of products and keeping the standards of quality at its highest standards.

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What is TENS and EMS?
The term TENS means Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation…weak electrical current applied
to the surface of the skin to stimulate the nerves beneath. TENS devices are available without a
prescription and are used as a non-invasive nerve stimulation method intended to reduce both acute
and chronic pain. Electrodes are placed on the skin at the point of pain. The VPod has fifteen TENS
modes. Refer to the VPod Modes section for the list.
The term EMS means Electrical Muscle Stimulation. Similar to TENS, weak electrical current applied
to the surface of the skin, but to stimulate muscle contractions. Uses are for strength training for
athletes, and rehabilitation for immobilized patients, among others. Electrode pads are placed on the
skin near to the muscles to be stimulated. The impulses mimic the signals that comes from the central
nervous system, causing the muscles to contract. The VPod has seventeen EMS modes. Refer to the
VPod Modes section for the list.
VPod Key Benefits
•Quick Acting ─Although the rate and degree of response varies for Individuals, many users
report positive results after 10-20 minutes of use.
•Healthy Alternative That is Always Available ─There are no drugs or chemicals involved in this
effective form of pain relief. You have access to this pain relief 24 hours a day, every day. You
can use the device as often as you like.
•Portable ─Its pocket travel size enables you to receive treatment anywhere at your
convenience.
•Cost Effective ─The device will save you time and money as well as Improve your everyday
life.
•Simple to Use ─User friendly device that is simple to operate.
•Therapy at Home ─With the unit you can take control of your health and well-being and have
access to therapy anytime at home.
•Gift of Health ─Everyone, young and old suffers from muscle tension of some sort You can
help yourself and others with the gift of health and well-being.
•Effective Relief ─The unit provides effective results. The advanced technology sends out
multiple preset electrical therapeutic waves through the electrodes. These waves stimulate the
combination of deep tissue pain relief techniques and various muscle movements, relieving
muscle tension.

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What is Included with Your Purchase?
•VPod TENS/EMS Unit with a rechargeable lithium battery
•Pre-gelled single-sided electrode pads (2 large and 2 medium)
•Electrode pad holder (protects the adhesive on an electrode pad while in the holder
•Hard-cover travel case organizer for your VPod and accessories
•USB to micro-USB adapter charging cable
•Wall AC adapter plug
•User Manual and Warranty Card
•Acupuncture Chart
Operating your VPod
1. Your VPod may need to be charged for up to an hour before your first use and when
the battery level is low.
2. To charge your VPod, insert the micro-USB plug of the adapter cable into the
VPOD. Plug the other end of the cable with the USB plug, into the charger power
plug. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. When charging is complete, remove
the plugs and the charger.
3. The VPod App needs to be installed on your cell phone. To install the
App, go to the Apple Store if you have an iPad or iPhone. If you have
an Android phone or tablet, go to the Google Play Store to download
the app.
4. With the app downloaded, tap to open it.
5. Select one of the electrode pads. Remove the clear plastic film. Push the VPod
terminals into the contacts on the underside of the pad.
6. Firmly apply the pad to the desired part of your body.

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Check the box to
agree with the
terms of use. Then
tap START.
Tap OK to begin the
Bluetooth setup.
Tap the blue circle.
Then push the power
button on the VPod.
Tap Pair to allow
your phone or tablet
to connect with VPro.
Then tap Next.
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Device A has been
paired. Tap Next.
Your device shows
the 24 TENS and
EMS modes. Tap to
select a mode.
Select the treatment
time of 0-60 minutes
using the slide.

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When a mode is
activated, tap –or +
to select the intensity
from 1-20.
To begin your TENS
or EMS session, tap
the icon.
To add a device, tap
the menu symbol
and tap Add device.
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Tap the Device B on
the screen, then
press the power
button on Device B.
Device B has been
added and paired.
Device B is active. A
mode is selected.
To stop the session,
tap the icon.

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7. When finished with your session, turn off the VPod by pressing its power button. Remove the
VPod from the pad. Remove the electrode pad from your body and place it on the electrode
pad holder to protect the adhesive side of the pad.
8. When the VPods are powered off, the VPod app will return to the START screen.
9. Carefully return the VPod and accessories to the travel case.
VPod Modes
• We suggest that you initially experiment using each ofthe modes.The mode or
combination of modesthat givesyou the mostdesirable sensations and comfort Isthe
mostappropriateonefor you to use.
increases the intensity. decreases the intensity
• Intensity should be set at a level where you will feel some muscular vibration and
involuntary muscle movements. It should be set to give a 'comfortable' Intensity and
should not bepainful.
• Timing ofapplication should be at least 10 to20 minutes.
• Frequencyofthe applicationshould beatone to three times per day.
starts the mode when tapped. stops the mode when tapped.
locks and unlocks the settings.
Notice that some modes are modes are and some are .and some are both. Tap the
icon to select or deselect TENS or EMS.

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Acupuncture
EMS
Acupuncture is a massage therapy technique based on the
theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the
insertion of fine wires (needles) into specific spots to
remove blocks and boost the body’s inherent ability to
heal itself.
VPod acupuncture simulates the same sensation without
needles, by utilizing electronic pulses to achieve the
sensation of differing needle depths. By stimulating
specific acupuncture points, it corrects imbalances in the
flow of Qi through channels known as meridians. For
more information on acupuncture, we recommend
referring to the Acupuncture Chart included with your
purchase, online research or speaking with a clinician.
Cupping
TENS
Cupping is a technique that has been used for thousands
of years in ancient medicine in which evacuated cups are
applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface.
Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff
muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and
even reduction of cellulite.
Scraping / Gua Sha
TENS
The scraping technique is a popular chiropractic
treatment that uses instruments to break down muscle
adhesions and scar tissue and to massage trigger points
with the goal of increasing range of motion and increase
blood circulation. The benefit of scraping is to really align
the fibers of the muscle. It can be used on minor or torn
muscles, sprains and ligaments. It is used for post-surgery
recovery, during rehab and prolonging pain-free motion
and relieving muscle knots. It helps with reducing
inflammation and promotes healing.

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Tapping
TENS &EMS
Tapping is a light percussion movement, often
appropriate for small areas of the body. By tapping the
tendons or muscles, you increase the body’s natural blood
flow and oxygen supply to the target area. It breaks up the
lactic acid and muscular toxins and can reduce stress
while relaxing the muscles. This also helps reduce any
inflammation or swelling in a targeted area. This is an
excellent treatment to improve flexibility and strength of
your muscles as well as relieve muscle tension. It works
well on localized pain or tender points such as
fibromyalgia pain.
Knocking
TENS &EMS
Knocking massage can release muscle knots, aches,
cramps and fatigue. It increases blood flow circulation
throughout the body and may improve metabolism.
Tui Na
TENS &EMS
Tui Na simulates hands-on body treatment which opens
the flow of Qi (Chee) through the body's meridian lines.
It's especially effective for joint pain, sciatica, muscle
spasms, back pain, neck and shoulders. It also helps
chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation,
headaches, and tension associated with stress.
Tai Chi
TENS & EMS
Chinese traditional massage (relaxation and remedial)
that combines East and West practices, offers a deep
tissue massage to transform your health from the inside
out. It helps increase the range of motion for your
muscles and helps to recover after injuries. It’s very
effective at toning the muscles after workouts. It also aids
with digestion, stress and helps you relax.

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Stretching
TENS &EMS
The stretching mode is designed to extend the limb
muscles while releasing tension. It helps to improve the
muscle's elasticity and achieve muscle tone. The result is a
feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range
of motion. It increases blood flow to your muscles and
helps maintain a range of motion in the joints. It is great
for healing and preventing back pain, sciatic pain, and
works well to help with muscle knots and body tightness.
Swedish
TENS
Swedish massage helps increase the level of oxygen in the
blood, decrease muscle toxins, improve circulation and
flexibility while easing tension. This technique aims to
promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension.
Swedish massage loosens up tight muscles caused by daily
activities such as sitting at the computer or exercising. It
can be very helpful for people who hold a lot of tension in
their lower back, shoulders and neck.
Reflexology
TENS
Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying
different amounts of pressure to the feet and hands. It’s
based on a theory that these body parts are connected to
certain organs and body systems. Reflexology is generally
relaxing and may help alleviate stress.
Continuous
EMS
This mode continuously provides low frequency vibrations
to promote circulation of blood and help relieve any type
of pain.

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Kneading
TENS
Kneading simulates the thumb fingers and palms of a real
massage therapist. It focuses on hypertension and stress
and helps to break that down by returning full range of
motion and flexibility while treating tight muscles and
decreases pain. It helps improve blood circulation,
thereby promoting overall body strength and well-being.
It helps reduce the tension in your muscles and helps tone
the muscle after and before workouts.
Thai
TENS & EMS
Thai massage is a traditional healing system combining
acupressure with stretching, pulling, and rocking
techniques to relieve tension, muscle or joint pain, and
boost a person's mood. Thai massage, is also said to
relieve tension headaches, reduce subacute and chronic
nonspecific back pain, relieve muscle pain, relieve joint
stiffness and pain, increase flexibility and range of motion,
stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, boost
energy, and calm the nervous system.
Butterfly
EMS
Butterfly Massage is a gentle technique which works with
a soft and delicate touch, helping melt away tension in the
whole body, relieving symptoms of stress, promotes
relaxation, and improves overall health and wellness.
Toning Abs
EMS
This mode applies electronic muscle stimulator
technology which helps improve muscle core strength,
firms as well as tones your ab muscles. It also improves
resting tone which means your stomach muscles would do
a better job of holding your stomach flat. Much like
conventional exercising, this repetitive contracting and
relaxing makes the muscles toned and tight.

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Muscle Growth
EMS
This mode helps preserve muscle mass in patients who
are currently immobile. It is often used for post-operative
patients dealing with severe muscle atrophy and lack of
coordination. For athletes, use this mode to transmit bio-
electrical pulses for faster muscle growth.
Rubbing
TENS & EMS
Rubbing mode is a mechanical stimulation of tissue that
applies rhythmic pressure to provide the sensation of
rubbing. It increases blood flow and tones muscles while
reducing pain. This mode manipulates the soft tissue of
the body including the connective tissue, muscles,
ligaments, tendons and joints in order to have a
therapeutic effect and health improvements by acting
directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory system.
Trigger point
TENS &EMS
Trigger point therapy is a more aggressive, direct
manipulation of muscular tightness in targeted areas such
as neck and lower back. It generates repeated, involuntary
twitching in the muscle or muscle group and leads to an
immediate reduction in tightness. Trigger point massage
returns the natural balance to your muscles and improves
range of motion, posture, and alignment. This mode can
also help with athletic performance and acute pain from
injuries or accidents.
Lomi lomi
EMS
Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage to help the
body let go of its old patterns and behaviors which cause
stress, strains and muscle tension.
Lomi lomi aims to treat the body and mind as one. It is
used to release tension, assist blood and lymph flow,
eliminate waste and toxins, rejuvenate the body, and
instill a sense of peace, harmony and well-being.

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Recovery
EMS
This mode helps speed up recovery after high-intensity
workouts and allow you to train harder. The muscle
pumping activity helps with circulation and decreases
swelling in the lower limbs without requiring additional
impact or exercise.
Striking
TENS & EMS
Striking massage simulates a series of light, brisk, striking
actions applied with clenched fists, used to produce
stimulation. Striking is a specific massage technique used
to stimulate muscles before exercise to increase the flow
of blood, temperature and tissue elasticity.
Combination 1
TENS &EMS
This mode combines Acupuncture, Cupping and Knocking.
Shiatsu
TENS
Shiatsu mode simulates a massage that puts the focus on
pressure points of various parts of the body. It helps with
healing from sprains, arthritis, neck and shoulder stiffness,
upper and lower back pain, sciatica, digestive disorders,
menstrual pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal
pain.

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NMES
NMES treats muscle atrophy and stimulates the muscle
when the individual is in a resting state. NMES targets the
muscle itself, specifically through the motor nerves. This
creates a muscle contraction to recruit more muscle fibers
when training, warming up or recovering.
Electrode Guidelines
1. Only usetheelectrodes supplied by the manufacturer.
2. Donot let other people use your electrodes. Do not use electrodes belonging to others.
3. Always turn thepower off before removing or repositioning the electrodes.
4. Wash skin thoroughly and then it dry before applying electrodes. Using alcohol or
alcohol swabs is recommended.
5. Apply the whole surface ofthe electrodes firmly to the skin. Do not use electrodes that
do not stick properly to the skin or only partially stick to the skin.
6. In caseofskinrednessundertheelectrodesafter stimulation, do not use again in the
same area if skin redness is still evident.
7. Use largerpads for larger areas and smaller pads for smaller areas.
Application Principals
1. Only usetheelectrodes supplied by the manufacturer.
2. Find the exact pain point. Place the pads on this position. The acupuncture chart can also
serve as a guide for pad placement specific to each ailment.
Care and Maintenance
1. Make sure your skin is free from anydirt,oil or lotions.
2. Before applying pads, put a few drops of water on your fingers and rub them on the pad. This
helps the pad maintain its adhesive.
3. Return used pads to the pad holder.
4. Do not wipe the pad with a cloth. Do not wash it with detergent or hot water.
5. When the pad is clean and dry, replace the plastic film on the adhesive side.

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Safety Precautions
This device is intended for use by adults, but use on children is possible, but should only occur under
adult supervision.
1. Use under the guidance of your medical practitioner.
2. Do not use this unit near shortwave therapy equipment.
3. Do not place electrode pads near your heart.
4. Stop using the VPod immediately if you feel your body abnormal, or if you suspect the VPod is
not operating normally.
5. Treatment should not exceed 60 minutes.
6. Turn off the VPod before you move, remove, or change position of the electrode pads.
7. Do not use the device if you have any of the following medical conditions:
a. Implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted metallic or electronic
device
b. If you are pregnant
c. If you have epilepsy
8. Consult your medical practitioner if you have the following conditions:
a. Diagnosed with cancer
b. Have suffered acute trauma or a recent surgical procedure
c. Have cardiac problems or cardiac disease
d. Have an abdominal hernia
e. Have venous thrombosis
9. Electrode pads should not be applied on the head temples, eyes, mouth, front of the neck
(especially the carotid sinus), or placed on the thorax and the upper back or passing through
the heart.
10.Do not use on genitals, a skin lesion, wounds, swollen, or infected areas.
11.Never use the device while driving, operating machinery or during activities in which
involuntary muscle contractions may endanger others.
12.Do not use the device in the bath or shower.
13.Never immerse the device in any liquid.
14.Never use the device while sleeping.
15.Keep away from other electronic equipment.
Adverse Reactions
If you experience skin irritations, burns beneath the electrode pads, or any other adverse reactions,
stop treatment immediately. Consult with your medical practitioner about further use of the device.

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Warranty
One (1) Year Limited Warranty from date of purchase
Massage Therapy Concepts warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser
("Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its
option, Massage Therapy Concepts will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or
refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least
functionally equivalent to the original product. A replacement product or part, including a user
installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Massage Therapy Concepts,
assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any
replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Massage Therapy
Concepts property.
Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, email Massage Therapy Concepts Limited Warranty
Service at [e-mail]. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and
replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to
Massage Therapy Concepts authorized service center for replacement. per our instructions.
Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of
America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Massage
Therapy Concepts that can be identified by the "Massage Therapy Concepts" trademark, trade name,
or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Massage
Therapy Concepts products. Manufacturers or suppliers other than Massage Therapy Concepts may
provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Massage Therapy Concepts, In so far as permitted
by law, provides these products "as-is.'' This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure
to follow Instructions relating to product's use or the installation of components; b} damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by
service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Massage Therapy Concepts; d)
accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a productor part that has been modified to
alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during
the normal life of the product including. without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold
"as is" including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished Items; or h} a product
that ls used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

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