TensCare Unipro User manual

Quickstart Guide
Connect the unit to the electrode pads
Conecte la unidad a los parches de
electrodos
Connectez l’appareil aux électrodes
Verbinden Sie das Gerät mit den Elektroden
Collegare l’unità agli elettrodi
Place the electrodes on the area to be treated
Coloque los electrodos en el área a tratar
Placez les électrodes sur la zone à traiter
Platzieren Sie die Elektrodenpads auf dem zu
behandelnden Bereich
Posizionare gli elettrodi sulla zona da trattare
Press and hold the power button
Mantenga apretado el botón de encendido
Appuyez sur le bouton d’alimentation et
maintenez-le enfoncé
Drücken und halten Sie die Einschalttaste
Tieni premuto il pulsante di accensione
Select a mode by pressing the button MODE
Seleccione un modo pulsando el botón M
Sélectionnez un mode en appuyant sur le
bouton M
Wählen Sie einen Modus durch Drücken die
M-Taste
Scegli una modalità premendo il pulsante M
Select a programme by pressing the P button
Seleccione un programa pulsando el botón P
Sélectionnez un programme en appuyant sur
le bouton P
Wählen Sie ein Programm, indem Sie die
P-Taste drücken
Selezionare un programma premendo il
pulsante P
Regulate the intensity for each channel
Regule la intensidad para cada canal
Régler l’intensité pour chaque canal
Regulieren Sie die Intensität für jeden Kanal
Regolare l’intensità per ciascun canale
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Unipro. TensCare stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested
products for the applications in the areas of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning,
continence management and pain relief during labour.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to
make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
Best regards,
Your TensCare Team

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Contents
01. Introduction 4
02. Contents 4
03. Safety Guidelines 5
04. Unipro Device 8
05. Directions for Use 9
06. TENS Programmes 13
07. EMS Programmes 115
08. IFT Programmes 16
09. Microcurrent Programmes 19
10. Pad Placement 20
11. Other Functions 25
12. Charging Unipro 25
13. Cleaning & Storage 27
14. Replacement Parts 28
15. Warranty 28
16. Troubleshooting 29
17. EMC 30
18. Disposal of Electronic Products (WEEE) 30
19. Technical Specification 31

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01. Introduction
Intended Use
Unipro is a multitherapy medical device that combines the treatment capabilities of TENS,
EMS, Microcurrent and Interferential Stimulation.
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS can be used to provide
symptomatic pain relief including chronic pain, postoperative pain and joint pain.
EMS stands for Electrical Muscular Stimulation. EMS is used for muscle training, toning and
bulking, as well as rehabilitation post-injury.
Microcurrent provides symptomatic pain relief and is used for wound healing.
Interferential Stimulation settings are indicated for symptomatic relief of chronic
intractable pain, joint pain and constipation/bowel dysfunction.
Unipro is designed to be used in both the hospital and home healthcare environment. Do
not use the device for any purpose other than it’s intended use.
Warning: Not suitable for use in children without medical supervision.
02. Contents
The pack contains:
1 x Unipro unit
2 x Lead wires (L-CPT)
4 x 50x50mm electrodes (E-CM5050)
1 x Charging adaptor (EU/UK) (X-UNICH)
1 x Detachable belt clip
1 x Storage pouch
1 x Instructions for use

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03. Safety
Guidelines
Contraindications
• Do not use if you have a pacemaker
(or if you have a heart rhythm
problem) or with any electronic
medical devices. Using this unit
with electronic medical devices
may cause erroneous operation of
the device. Stimulation in the direct
vicinity of an implanted device may
affect some models.
• Do not use during the first three
months of pregnancy. It is not known
whether TENS and EMS may affect
foetal development.
• Do not use on the abdomen in the
later stages of pregnancy. Stop
using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.
Warnings
• Do not use when driving, operating
machinery, or similar actions needing
muscular control. Loose electrode
pads, damaged leads, or sudden
changes in contact may cause brief
involuntary muscle movements.
• Do not use to mask or relieve
undiagnosed pain. This may delay
diagnosis of a progressive condition.
• Do not use if you have, in the area
being treated: active or suspected
cancer or undiagnosed pain with a
history of cancer. Stimulation directly
through a confirmed or suspected
malignancy should be avoided as it
may stimulate growth and promote
spread of cancer cells.
• Do not use simultaneously with
high frequency hospital diagnostic/
therapeutic equipment. Doing so
may result in burns at the site of the
electrodes and possible damage to
device.
• Do not use electrodes on the front of
the neck. Stimulation on the front of
the neck can affect your heart rate or
cause contraction of the throat.
• Do not use electrodes across the
chest. Very strong stimulation
across the chest may cause an
extra heartbeat and/or rhythm
disturbances to your heart, which
could be lethal.
• Do not use in close proximity (e.g. 1
m) to a shortwave or microwave as
this may produce instability in the
stimulator output.
• Do not apply near the thorax because
the introduction of electrical current
may increase the risk of cardiac
fibrillation.
• Stimulation should not be applied
across or through the head, directly
on the eyes, covering the mouth, on
the front of the neck (especially the
carotid sinus), or from electrodes
placed on the upper back or crossing
over the heart.
• Stop using the device and consult
a health care professional if you
experience any adverse reactions
from the device.

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Cautions
• Caution should be used if you have a
bleeding disorder as stimulation may
increase blood flow to the stimulated
region.
• Caution should be used if you have
suspected or diagnosed epilepsy
as electrical stimulation may affect
seizure threshold.
• Caution should be observed when
using the device at the same time
as being connected to monitoring
equipment with body worn electrode
pads. It may interfere with the signals
being monitored.
• Caution should be used following
recent surgical procedures.
Stimulation may disrupt the healing
process.
• Keep the unit away from sources of
high magnetic fields such as TV’s,
microwave ovens and hi-fi speakers
as these may affect the LCD screen.
• Do not permit use by children unable
to understand the instructions or
persons with cognitive disabilities, i.e.;
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
• Keep away from children under 5
years of age, pets and pests. Long
lead wires and charging cables - risk
of strangulation in infants.
• Caution should be observed when
using Unipro at high strength settings.
Prolonged use at high settings
may cause muscle injury or tissue
inflammation. Unipro is capable of
delivering outputs in excess of 10
mA (RMS) or 10 V averaged over any
period of 1 sec.
• Not intended for use in an oxygen rich
environment.
• Not intended for use in conjunction
with flammable anaesthetics or
flammable agents.
• The patient is an intended operator.
• Do not service and maintain the
device while in use with a patient.
• Maintenance and all repairs should
only be carried out by an authorized
agency. The manufacturer will not
be held responsible for the results
of maintenance or repairs by
unauthorized persons.
• If necessary, we will provide circuit
diagrams, component part lists or
other information that will assist
authorized service personnel to repair
the device.
• Do not immerse your device in water
or place it close to excessive heat
such as a fireplace or radiant heater
or sources of high humidity such as a
nebulizer or kettle as this may cause it
to cease to operate correctly.
• Keep the device away from sunlight,
as long-term exposure to sunlight
may affect the rubber causing it to
become less elastic and crack.
• Keep the device away from lint and
dust, as long-term exposure to lint or
dust may affect the sockets or cause
the battery connector to develop a
bad contact.
• Temperature & Relative Humidity of
storage: -10°C–+45°C (≤ 3 months),

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15%-75% R.H. Temperature &
Relative Humidity of transportation:
-10°C–+60°C, 15%-75% R.H.
• There are no serviceable user
parts. Do not attempt to open or
modify the unit. This may affect the
safe operation of the unit and will
invalidate the warranty.
• Unipro has no essential performance
characteristics. Device failure will not
cause unacceptable clinical risk for
the user.
Note: There are no known side
effects to use and long-term use is
not harmful. However, the device works
your muscles and unaccustomed
amounts of exercise may produce
muscle ache. If this happens, simply
reduce the strength of the machine or
allow your muscles to rest until the aching
disappears.
Electrode Pad Cautions
• Do not ignore any allergic reaction to
the electrode pads: If a skin irritation
develops, stop using the device, as
this type of electrodes may not be
suitable for you. Alternative electrode
pads specially made for sensitive skin
are available (see E-ULSTIM-X).
• Do not use this device with leads
or electrode pads other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Performance may vary from
specification. Electrodes with smaller
surface area may cause tissue
irritation.
• Do not use electrodes smaller than
50x50mm.
• Do not use electrodes if they have
lost their adhesion. Treatment
effectiveness may be reduced.
Do not place electrode pads:
• On skin, which does not have normal
sensation. If the skin is numb too great
a strength may be used, which could
result in skin inflammation.
• On broken skin. The electrode pads
could encourage infection.
• On the front of the neck. This could
cause the airway to close, giving
breathing problems. May cause
sudden drop in blood pressure
(vasovagal response).
• Over the eyes. May affect eyesight or
cause headaches.
• Across the front of the head. Effect
on patients who have had strokes
or seizures is not known. May affect
your sense of balance. The effects of
stimulation on the brain are unknown.

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Warning
Frequency
Keypad Lock
Programme Type
Mode
EMS Phase
CH1 Intensity
Settings
Increase CH1
Intensity
Decrease CH1
Intensity
Mode Selection
Battery
Pulse Width
Connection Error
Output Information
CH2 Intensity
Treatment Time
Increase CH2
Intensity
Decrease CH2
Intensity
Programme
Selection
Phase Skip
Programme
Power Button
Active Output
Indicator
Power
To turn the device on, press and hold the
power button for 1 second.
To turn the device off, press and hold the
power button for 3 seconds.
Channel Increase/Decrease
Increase and decrease the intensity of
each channel using the increase and
decrease buttons.
CH1 ▲CH1 ▼control the intensity of the
left-hand lead/electrode pads.
CH2 ▲CH2 ▼control the intensity of the
right-hand lead/electrode pads. Each
press of the ▲and ▼buttons will adjust
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be increased or decreased quickly by
pressing and holding the ▲▼buttons.
Mode
Press the mode selection button to switch
between modes (TENS, EMS I, EMS II, EMS III
or Massage).
Programme
Press the programme to change the
selected programme.
Settings
Press the settings button to change the
settings of selected programmes. See
full directions for changing settings in
section 5.
Phase Skip
In EMS programmes, press phase skip
button to skip to the next phase of the
programme.
Lock / Unlock
If no key is pressed for 30 seconds, Unipro
will auto-lock. To unlock the keypad, press
either CH1- or CH2-.
Keypad Lock Icon
When the keypad is unlocked, the icon will
be grey. When the keypad is locked, the
icon will be coloured. If the icon is flashing,
this means a button has been pressed
whilst the device is locked.
Warning Icon
The warning icon will flash in EMS
manual programmes if the Rest
period is less than Rest Time=Work
Time*(WorkHz-16.66)/16.66 seconds.
Connection Error Icon
If the device is incorrectly connected to
the body, this the connection error icon
will flash.
05. Directions for
Use
Connecting the Lead Wires
and Pads
1. Insert the lead wire plug into the base
of the unit.
2. Attaching the electrode pads to the
lead wire. Push the pin ends firmly into
the pigtail ends of the electrode pads.
3. Before applying the electrode pads to
your body, make sure your skin is clean
and dry.
4. Place the electrode pads on the skin
(see Pad Placement).
Warning: Ensure Unipro is switched
off before applying the electrode
pads on the skin.
Turning Unipro On
To turn the unit on, press the Power
button on the side of the device for
approximately 1 second until the display
shows. The unit will start with the
programme you used last.
Unipro will automatically turn off if both
strength controls are set to zero for 5
minutes.

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Mode and Programme
Selection
1. Press the mode selection button to
scroll through and select the desired
mode.
2. Once you have selected the mode,
press the programme selection
button to scroll through and select the
programme of choice.
Each time you change the mode or
programme, the intensity level will revert
to zero. This is a safety feature to alleviate
any sudden feeling of a surge, as each
programme gives a different sensation.
Selecting Treatment Time
The default treatime time for preset
programmes is shown. For relevant
programmes, treatment time can be
changed by pressing the settings button.
Use CH2 ▲▼to select the preferred
treatment time. You can select between
5 - 90 minutes or continuous (marked as
C).
Setting the Intensity
Once the electrode pads have been
connected and applied to the body and
the programme has been selected, the
intensity levels can be adjusted. Unipro
has 99 levels of intensity.
CH1 ▲CH1 ▼control the intensity of the
left-hand lead/electrode pads. CH2 ▲
CH2 ▼ control the intensity of the right-
hand lead/electrode pads. Each press
of the ▲and ▼buttons will adjust the
intensity by 1mA. The intensity can be
increased or decreased quickly by
pressing and holding the ▲▼buttons.
At low intensity levels, it is common for no
sensation to be felt. Continue to increase
the intensity until the sensation is strong
but comfortable.
During a session, your body can beome
used to the sensation. If this is the case,
increase the intensity levels.
The intensity controls will not operate
unless the Unipro has been properly
conencted to the body. If the Unipro
detects a disconnection on either
channel, the intensity will rest to 0mA and
the connection error icon will flash. This
is a safety feature designed to prevent
sudden surges in stimulation.
When a green circle is displayed next to
the intensity levels, this means the output
is high enough be harmful if not used
correctly. Please use with caution.
Manual Setting Selection
In most cases, the programmes settings
are preset. These programmes are
identified by ‘P’. When a programme has
manual settings available, ‘M’ will be
displayed.
In these programmes you are able
to select and change the following
parameters:
Frequency (Hz)
Pulse Width (μs)
Treatment Time (min)
Work Time (EMS programmes only) (s)
Rest Time (EMS programmes only) (s)

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Ramp Time (EMS programmes only) (s)
Cycle Time (IFT programmes only) (s)
Note: Treatment time can be
adjusted for all TENS programmes.
1. To adjust the settings of a
programme, press the settings
button.
2. Use the CH1 ▲▼buttons to cycle
between the different settings
you wish to change. The selected
setting will flash.
3. Use CH2 ▲▼to increase or decrease
these settings.
4. To confirm your manual settings,
press the settings button again.
Alternativelty, the device will
automatically confirm your settings
if no button is pressed for 5 seconds.
Warning: In the EMS manual
programmes a warning triangle
will be displayed if the Rest period is less
than Rest Time=Work
Time*(WorkHz-16.66)/16.66 seconds
To reset programmes settings to default,
press the settings button to adjust the
settings. Then press and hold the mode
and programme buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds.
Completing a Session
Once you have correctly connected the
device, electrode pads, selected the
mode, programme and intensity, the
treatment session will be underway.
Note: If the sensation becomes
uncomfortable, reduce the
intensity
The session will run for the selected
treatment time.
After Your Session
Upon completion of the session, the
device will automatically switch off after
15 seconds. Should you wish to start a
new session select mode, programme
and intensity as before.
To turn the Unipro off at any stage, press
and hold the power button for 3 - 5
seconds.
After the session is complete and Unipro
is switched off, remove the electrode
pads from your skin by holding the
electrode pad itself and gently pulling.
Do not pull on the lead wires or the pigtail
wire of the electrode pad.
Replace the electrode pads to their
protective plastic shield and return them
to the re-sealable plastic bag. Ensure the
bag is sealed.
Usage Memory
To view the usage memory, press and
hold the settings and phase skip buttons
for 3 seconds.
To return to the home screen, press and
hold the settings and phase skp buttons
for 1 second.
The device memory can be reset by
holding the mode and programme
buttons simultaenously for 3 seconds.
This can only be done whilst viewing the
memory screen.

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06. TENS
Programmes
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation provides a natural solution to
pain relief in one of two ways:
• Pain Gate
Stimulates sensory nerves to block pain
signals from being received from the
brain.
Pain Gate Stim provides pain relief whist
being used.
• Endorphin Release
Low frequency TENS promotes the release
of endorphins, the body’s natural pain
killer.
Endorphin Release builds up over 40
minutes and will last several hours after
stimulation is ended.
• Programme Selection
There is not one programme for a
particular condition, and the best
choice varies from each person, even
if they have the same type of pain. The
“Recommneded Use” are suggestions to
help with programme selection. However,
each user needs to select both the
programme and the positioning of the
electrode pads that is best for them.
• Intensity Selection
The stimulation sensation should be
strong but comfortable. Further increases
during use may be necessary if your
body becomes used to the sensation.
• Frequency of Use
TENS can be used for as long as it is
necessary. Continuous treatment is
safe, but electrode pads should be
repositioned regularly (at least every 12
hours) to allow the skin to be exposed to
the air.
The Endorphin Release programmes work
best when the strength is high enough
to cause small muscle contractions.
Best results are achieved with a session
duration between 20 and 40 minutes.
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Prog Type of Relief Sensation Recommended Use
1Pain Gate Smooth, constant
sensation For first use of TENS. These
programmes have slightly different
parameters so choose the one that
works best for you.
2Pain Gate Smooth, constant
sensation
3Endorphin Tapping For chronic pains such as back pain
and arthritis
4Pain Gate +
Endorphin Pulsing
For radiating pain in arms and
legs and deep muscular pain
(Osteoarthritic pain in the knee,
Sciatica central pain). These
programmes have slightly different
parameters so choose the one that
works best for you.
5Pain Gate +
Endorphin Pulsing
6Pain Gate +
Endorphin
Alternating tapping /
constant
For maximum production of the two
central opioid peptides associated
with pain relief. These programmes
have slightly different parameters so
choose the one that works best for you.
7Pain Gate +
Endorphin
Alternating tapping /
constant
8Pain Gate +
Endorphin
Relaxing message
sensation
Settings modulate to prevent
accomodation occuring.
9Pain Gate +
Endorphin
Relaxing message
sensation
Settings and intensity modulate to
prevent accomodation occuring.
10 Pain Gate Smooth, constant
sensation
Treating nerve rich areas (e.g. facial
pain, neck pain)
11 Pain Gate or
Endorphin Constant sensation
For manual settings control.
12 Pain Gate +/or
Endorphin Pulsing
For full programme parameters, please see section 19 Technical Specification

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07. EMS Programmes
Before selecting an EMS programme, you will need to select an EMS Mode:
EMS I
For small muscles such as those in the hands.
EMS II
For medium sized muscles such as arms and feet.
EMS III
For large muscles such as thighs, buttocks and abdomen.
EMS IV
Advanced muscle mass mode for large muscle mass.
With the mode selected, please choose from one of the following programmes.
Prog Application Description
1Muscle
Calming
Relax the muscles as much as possible and to promote the
body’s natural endorphins to promote pain relief and to
improve the blood circulation and provide oxygen into the
muscle.
2Resume
Training
Promotes slow twitch fibres to build muscle strength to help
reduce muscle atrophy ready for resuming training activities.
3Resume
Training Progress from programme 2 as tolerance increases.
4Resistance
Training
Improving the capacity to develop very high level of muscle
force over a long period of time. Improving the efficacy of
oxygen consumption at the muscle level and the capacity
to withstand toxin accretion, such as lactic acid. For sports
activities that require very high levels of prolonged muscle
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Prog Application Description
5Resistance
Training
Progress from programme 4 as tolerance increases.
Alternative application: Lipolysis
Increasing blood circulation and modifying the metabolism
of the lipocytes. This helps to stimulate the subcutaneous
deposits of fat, reducing or eliminating the ‘Orange Peel’
effect of the skin surface
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Maximum
Muscle
Contraction
To increase muscle bulk and volume and to improve muscle
force. Searching for muscular hypertrophy.
7Muscle
Toning
Strengthening the muscles, improving blood circulation and
capillary bed density. Ideal for applying to the Thigh, Legs,
Bottom and Abdomen.
8Muscle
Toning
Similar to programme 7, but adding bulk in preference to
endurance
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Force Output,
Anaerobic
Activity
Increasing the muscle capacity to a level of instantaneous
maximum muscle force, changing muscle force into explosive
action. Used for all activities requiring maximum muscle
output in a very short space of time, such as Judo, short
distance sprinting, throwing the discus or shot-put.
10 Manual Select the frequency, the pulse width, the work and active rest
time. At first use, the default values are shown. Note: There are
two manual programmes as the device will remember your
previously selected settings. This allows you to create two
custom programmes.
11 Manual
12 Manual
This programme provides asynchronous stimulation and
requires use of both channels. Stimulation is delivered
through CH1 for the work period and then CH2 for the work
period, creating an asynchronous work/rest cycle. Select the
frequency, pulse width, work and active rest time.
For full programme parameters, please see section 19 Technical Specification

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effective than stimulation, and it may
improve progress if you combine
voluntary contraction with stimulation.
For best results, always try to contract
voluntarily during the work phases.
Frequency of Use
Use EMS programmes once every two
days for each muscle with a day of
rest in between. It is possible to work on
pairs of muscles, for example thighs and
abdominal muscles, treating one set one
day and the other the next day.
Regular use over a period of 4 - 6 weeks
should give good initial results,depending
on body shaping, toning, sports training
or rehabilitation and recovery needs.
08. IFT
Programmes
IFT works in the same way as TENS but
delivers a continuous stimulation deep
into the affected tissue. In addition
to providing pain relief by the same
mechanism that TENS uses, most
physiotherapists consider that IFT’s major
role is to accelerate the inflammatory or
healing rate. IFT is used to treat almost
any condition where inflammation
is a problem. For example, sports
injuries; arthritic conditions; bruising
and swellings, back pain, arthritis and
muscular pain.
IFT achieves this deep penetration by
using a 4000 Hz carrier wave to overcome
the skin impedance. TENS signals travel
around the top 1cm of the skin surface.
IFT signals travel almost directly between
Work / Rest Selection
When selecting work and rest times
for manual programmes, the Warning
triangle is displayed if the Active Rest
period is less than:
Rest Time = Work Time * (WorkHz-16.66) /
16.66 seconds.
This is because muscle fibres can only
activate a limited number of times a
minute (about 1000) without becoming
fatigued.
Warning: Consult your healthcare
professional before altering these
settings. Correct settings depend on
your muscle tone and exercise goals.
Inappropriate settings could cause
discomfort, undesired muscle balance,
or even muscle injury.
Intensity Selection
The aim of EMS is to produce powerful,
visible muscle contractions. The intensity
should be increased to roughy 3x the
level at which you can first feel tingling,
or to as high as you can stand without
causing pain.
Use a low intensity for the first session to
help you to understand how the machine
works. Intensity should be increased
throughout a session and gradually over
time. This will help produce effective,
pain-free contractions.
Combining Voluntary
Activity
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the electrodes. Interferential Therapy
uses two medium frequency 4000 Hz
currents that ‘interfere’ with each other to
produce a beat frequency that the body
recognises as a low frequency energy
source.
The range of this beat frequency in the
Unipro is 1 to 160Hz.
2Hz - Around this frequency the
metencephalins are stimulated which
will result in short term pain relief.
10Hz - This frequency has a beneficial
effect on the immune system and tends
to make patients wakeful yet relaxed.
130Hz - This frequency stimulates the
production of endorphins and results in
longer term pain relief and some local
anaesthesia.
1-100Hz - This frequency sweep will
increase the inflammatory rate.
45-90Hz - This frequency sweep will
depress the sympathetic nervous system
so allowing increased activity of the
parasympathetic system and increase
the blood supply.
There are two IFT modes in Unipro, IFT4
and IFT2.
IFT4
Both channels are linked, with 4 pads
being required for the treatment area.
Only one intensity is displayed on the
device.
IFT2
The frequency interference required
for IFT is modulated by the machine.
This means only two pads are required
per treatment area, allowing the user
to treat small regions and also two
areas simultaneously. Two intensities
are displayed on the device and each
channel intensity can be adjusted
independently.
The programmes for IFT4 and IFT2 modes
can be seen on the next page.
Programme Selection
There is not one programme for a
particular condition, and the best choice
varies from each person, even if they
have the same type of pain.
Intensity Selection
To ensure safety, Unipro displays a
warning icon when the intensity reaches
40mA. User should check electrode
pads are positioned correctly and
safely before any further action is taken.
To increase further, press the phase
skip button to override this safety limit.
We recommend intensities over 40mA
should be under the supervision of your
healthcare professional.

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09. Microcurrent
Programmes
Microcurrent Stimulation (MIC) is a type
of therapy where very low current is sent
into the cells of the body. The current
delivered is in a similar range to the
currents generated by human cells. As
such, it does not stimulate the sensory
nerves, meaning it is likely no sensation
will be felt.
MIC is a physiological electric modality
that increases ATP (energy) production in
the cells of your body. This dramatically
increases the tissue’s healing rate. MIC
has also shown to give very effective pain
relief. Results can often be noticed after
just a minute of treatment.
Programme and Setting
Selection
For most conditions, use a low frequency
1-10 Hz, starting at 0.5Hz in programme P1.
A higher frequency up to 100 Hz may give
faster results when treating inflammatory
problems (e.g. arthritis, tendonitis, etc.).
However, you should always follow this up
with a short treatment at low frequency.
Prog Output Frequency
Range Cycle Time Default Treatment Time
1Constant 2 – 160Hz N/A 20 minutes
2Frequency Sweep 2 – 10Hz 5 seconds (default)
5 – 30 seconds 20 minutes
3Frequency Sweep 2-100Hz 5 seconds (default)
5 – 30 seconds 20 minutes
4Frequency Sweep 80 – 150Hz 5 seconds (default)
5 – 30 seconds 20 minutes
5Pulse Width Sweep
(Gradual) 2 – 160Hz 5 seconds (default)
5 – 30 seconds 20 minutes
6Pulse Width Sweep
(Abrupt) 2 – 160Hz 5 seconds (default)
5 – 30 seconds 20 minutes
For full programme parameters, please see section 19 Technical Specification
IFT Programmes