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INTRODUCTION
This device can be used for pain relief and muscle stimulation. It
provides two independent, controllable output channels. A pair of
electrodes which can be connected to each output channel and the
current's parameters and intensity level can be adjusted according
to your needs.
1. What is pain?
Pain warns our body of injury to prevent additional damage. This
sensation is important because without it, vital parts of our bodies
might be injured without our knowledge. However, long-lasting,
persistent (chronic) pain, once diagnosed serves no apparent
purpose and reduces quality of life.
2. How does TENS work?
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) refers to
the transmission of small electrical pulses through the skin to the
underlying peripheral nerves. The theory of TENS suggests two
different modes of operation:
In conventional (high frequency) TENS, continuous mild electrical
activity may block the pain signal traveling to the brain. If the pain
signal does not get through to the brain, the pain is not “felt”.
In low frequency TENS, short bursts of electrical activity may
stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's own pain-control
substance. Ask your physician or therapist for more details. No matter
what pain theory is used, TENS has been proven useful in pain
management for many patients in helping to make their lives better.
3. What is EMS and how does it work?
In normal muscular activity, the central and peripheral nervous
systems transmit electrical signals to the muscles, making them
contract. EMS (Electrical muscle stimulation) uses an external
source (the stimulator, via wires and electrodes) to achieve the
same effect, creating involuntary muscle contractions. This can
help improve and maintain muscle tone without actual physical
activity and therefore prevent atrophy.
4. Indications for use
• TENS: The device is designed to be used for temporary relief of pain
associated with sore and aching muscles in the shoulder, waist,
back, neck, upper extremities (arm) and lower extremities (leg) due
to strain from exercise or normal household work activities. And to
be used for the symptomatic relief and management of chronic,
intractable pain and relief of pain associated with arthritis.
• EMS: The device is designed to be used for stimulate healthy
muscles in order to improve and facilitate muscle performance.
This device is recommended for:
• Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, acute post traumatic
pain or acute post surgical pain.
• Improving local blood circulation.
• Relief from muscle spasms.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Contraindications
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or
damage to the device or other property.
This stimulator must not be used in combination with the following medical devices:
• Internally transplanted electronic medical devices, such as a pacemaker.
• Electronic life support equipment, such as respirators.
• Electronic medical devices attached to the body, such as electrocardiographs.
Using this stimulator with other electronic medical devices may cause erroneous operation
of those devices.