Therabody POWERDOT M2 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PowerDot M2 user manual
Rev. 1.0.0a (Feb 2022)

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YOUR POWERDOT M2
Congratulations on getting a PowerDot
M2 device! Your PowerDot PD-01M2
uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS,
also known as neuromuscular electrical
stimulation or NMES) and transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation (also known
as TENS) technologies to stimulate your
muscles and nerves for therapeutic purposes.
You can operate your PowerDot wirelessly
using the companion PowerDot Patient
application on your phone.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
PowerDot PD-01M2 stimulator is intended
to be used under the direction of a physical
therapist, athletic trainer, caregiver, or
healthcare provider.
The device can be either used by the
therapist in healthcare facility setting (when
operated from PowerDot Doctor mobile
application) or by patient/lay operator in
a home environment (when operated from
PowerDot Patient mobile application).
PowerDot PD-01M2 has the following
indications for use:
NMES
• Slowing or preventing disuse atrophy
• Maintaining or increasing range of
motion
• Re-educating muscles
• Relaxation of muscle spasms
• Increasing local blood circulation
• Prevention of venous thrombosis of the
calf muscles immediately after surgery
• Stimulation of healthy muscles in
order to improve or facilitate muscle
performance
TENS
• Symptomatic relief and management of
chronic pain
• Managing post-surgical and post-trauma
acute pain
• Temporary relief of pain associated with
sore and aching muscles due to strain
from exercise or normal household and
work activities
Caution: Federal law restricts prescription of
certain stimulation programs by or on the
order of a practitioner licensed by the law
of the State in which he/she practices to
use or order the use of prescribed programs.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
(from left to right)
A. CARRY CASE
For storing and carrying your
PowerDot PD-01M2 (or two
PowerDots), your electrode
pads, and cables.
B. POWERDOT PD-01M2 UNIT (Pod
Generates and sends electrical signals
via electrode pads to your muscles
and nerves.
C. ROUND/RECTANGULAR ADHESIVE
ELECTRODE PADS
Self-adhesive electrode pads that
connect to the lead cables via
magnetic connectors. NOTE: always
follow the pad placement instructions
from the PowerDot App or within this
manual.
D. USB CHARGING CABLE
For charging and recharging
PowerDot pods. (Pods come charged;
battery life is shown on the mobile
app).
E. LEAD CABLES (Electrode Cables)
Used to transmit electrical signals
from the pods to electrode pads.
PowerDot lead cables are either
6"(15 cm) or 18"(45 cm) long. Depending
on the muscle group or body area
you are targeting, and your own
physique, you can use either of these
cables. For example, in most cases
the 6" lead cable will suffice for
abdominal muscles, while the 18" lead
cable will be more suitable for longer
quadriceps muscles.

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WARNINGS AND
SAFETY GUIDELINES
COUNTERINDICATIONS
NEVER use PowerDot without your
physician’s approval if you have ANY of the
following:
• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker),
implanted defibrillator or other
implanted metallic or electronic device.
Such use could cause electric shock,
burns, electrical interference, or death.
• Epilepsy
• Cancer or cancerous lesions
• Any heart problem or condition
• Pregnancy
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia
SAFETY MEASURES
• Do not recharge PowerDot when it is
attached to electrodes or any part of
your body.
• Do not apply near the area of an implant,
such as cochlear implants, pacemakers,
electrical or skeletal anchorage implants
or any other active implanted or body
worn devices. Such use could cause
electric shock, burns, implantable/
body worn device malfunction due to
electrical interference, or death.
• Do not apply near metal. Remove
jewelry, body piercings, belt buckles or
any other removable metallic product or
device in the area of stimulation.
• If pregnant, do not place electrodes
directly over the uterus or connect
pairs of electrodes across the
abdomen.
• Do not use PowerDot in water (bath,
shower, pool, etc.) or in a humid
atmosphere (sauna, hydrotherapy, etc.).
• Do not use PowerDot in an oxygen-rich
atmosphere, such as operating rooms.
• Do not connect pods, leads, or pads to
any other objects.
• During a PowerDot session, do not
disconnect electrodes when running.
Stop the session first.
• Do not use the PowerDot while driving,
operating machinery, cycling or
during any activity in which electrical
stimulation can put you at risk of injury.
• Do not apply while sleeping.
• Do not allow movement resulting from
muscular contraction during a session.
You should try to always stimulate
muscles in an isometric way; this means
that the extremities of the limb in which
a muscle is being stimulated must
be firmly fixed, so as to prevent any
movement resulting from contraction.
• Keep PowerDot device and its
accessories out of reach of children and
pets. Do not allow any foreign objects
(soil, water, metal, etc.) to get into any
part of the device.
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stimulator. Only use the device once it
has reached ambient temperature.
• Do not exert yourself when using
electrical muscle stimulation. I.e.,
PowerDot is meant for use after
workouts, never during.
• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes
of over 1.75 miles (9842 feet, or 3000
meters).
• Do not use PowerDot if you are
connected to a high-frequency surgical
instrument, as this could cause skin
irritations or burns under the electrodes.
• Do not use PowerDot in areas where
unprotected devices are used to emit
electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment, RFID and
electromagnetic security systems (e.g.,
metal detectors and EAS) can interfere
with PowerDot and alter the current
generated by it.
Some RF emitters, such as
RFID systems, might not
be visible to you. If you
experience unexpected change
in stimulation intensities,
please terminate stimulation
immediately, as advised
in section “6. Terminating
Stimulation” of this User Manual.
• Do not use PowerDot in close proximity
of medical devices such as MRI, CT,
diathermy, X-Ray as those could alter
the current generated by the PowerDot
and possibly cause tissue damage,
resulting in severe injury or death. If you
have any doubts when using PowerDot
stimulator in close proximity to another
medical device, please contact the
device manufacturer or your doctor.
PowerDot is an MR unsafe
device. Do not use PowerDot
PD-01M2 near, on, or in in the
MRI scanner
(magnet) room.
PAD PLACEMENT
PRECAUTIONS
NEVER attach electrode pads:
• Near or to your head, as the effects
of NMES and TENS stimulation on the
brain are unknown.
• On the front and sides of the neck
or mouth, as this could cause severe
muscle spasms resulting in closure of
your airway, difficulty in breathing, or
adverse effects on heart rhythm or
blood pressure.
• Across your chest, as the introduction
of electrical current into the chest may
cause rhythm disturbances to your
heart, which could be lethal.
• Simultaneously to your front torso (i.e.,
chest or abs) and back torso (i.e. upper
back, lower back). You may, of course,
use PowerDot on those muscle groups,
but never at the same time. Work
your front torso and your back torso
separately.
• Over open wounds or rashes, or over
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areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous
lesions.
PAD USAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Only use electrode pads supplied by
PowerDot Inc. Other electrodes may
cause potential allergic reactions
due poor biocompatibility, or
have electrical properties that are
unsuitable for PowerDot PD-01M2.
Replacement PowerDot electrodes can
be obtained from PowerDot official
distributors, authorized resellers and/
or from PowerDot Online Store (http://
powerdot.com).
• Do not immerse the pads in water.
• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the
pads.
• Do not attempt to place pads on any
part of the body that you yourself
cannot see without assistance. E.g.,
on your back without a mirror to view
placement.
• For best results, wash and clean your
skin and dry it completely before
attaching the pads.
• When attaching the pads, please ensure
that the entire surface of the pad is in
contact with the skin.
• For hygienic reasons, each patient must
have his/her own set of pads. Do not use
the same pads on different people.
• Never use a set of adhesive pads for
more than 20 stimulation sessions
as their bonding power deteriorates
overtime and optimal contact is very
important for both patient comfort and
stimulation efficacy.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over
areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
• Use caution if you may have internal
bleeding, such as following an injury or
fracture.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Some people with very sensitive skin
may experience redness under the pads
after the stimulation session. Generally,
this redness is completely harmless
and disappears after 15 to 20 minutes.
However, avoid starting a stimulation
session on the same area until the
redness is no longer visible.
• You may experience headaches and
other painful sensations during or
following the application of electrical
stimulation near your eyes and to your
head and face.
WARNING: Stop using PowerDot and
consult with your physician if you
experience ANY adverse reactions.

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POWERDOT PD-01M2 DEVICE & ACCESSORIES
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1. Power/Stimulation indicator
2. Multifunction button
3. Micro USB connector (dual function: connects either leads or charging cable)
4. Charging indicator (lights while charging)
5. Female magnetic pad connector
6. Lead cable with two female magnetic connectors
7. Lead cable with one female magnetic connector
8. Rectangular pad with male magnetic connector
9. Round pads with male magnetic connector

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POWER/STIMULATION
INDICATOR :
Can be either WHITE (when the PowerDot is
on or on standby mode) or YELLOW (when
it's being used for stimulation. Yellow lamp
was chosen due to the output could be more
than 10mA or 10V or 10mJ while using into
a load resistance of 1000Ω).
MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON
MODES:
Multifunction Button carries out these
PowerDot functions:
Multi-function
Button Action
PowerDot
Initial State
PowerDot
Resulting State
Hold for ~1
second
PowerDot is
OFF (no lights)
PowerDot is
now ON (white
light is on)
Hold for ~1
second
PowerDot is
ON (white light
is on)
PowerDot is
now OFF (no
lights)
Quick Click PowerDot is
in Stimulation
(yellow light
is ON)
Stimulation
stops (yellow
light is ON)
Hold for 5
seconds
Device is ON Full Factory
Reset:
activation lock
is released,
Power LED
turns OFF. After
a few seconds,
it turns ON
again, blinks
several times
and PowerDot
turns OFF.
Hold for 3
seconds
Device is OFF Soft Reset:
Activation lock
is released,
Power LED
blinks several
times.
MICRO-USB CONNECTOR :
PowerDot uses the same high voltage
micro-USB connector (3) for lead
cable connection and for charging.
If the device is being used for stimulation, it
will immediately stop once the lead cables
are disconnected from the micro-USB
connector.
CHARGING INDICATOR :
While the device is still charging, you will see
the ORANGE Charging Indicator (4) next to
the micro-USB charging connector. Refer to
the Recharging PowerDot section below for
more information on PowerDot charging.
SNAP CONNECTOR :
Used to attach and hold the PowerDot
device in place on the rectangular pad.
LEAD CABLE ,:
For an easier, more comfortable PowerDot
session, two lead cables of different lengths
( 6"/15cm) and 18"/45cm dedivorpera)7,6()
with each PowerDot. These give you the
option to choose the right cable to reach the
muscle group you’re targeting, depending
on your physique.
ELECTRODE PADS ( , ):
PowerDot uses two types of electrode pads
— a pair of 2.2”/5.5cm round pads (9) and
a 3.5x2”/9x5cm rectangular pad (8). The
rectangular pad also acts as a holder for
PowerDot pod.
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conductive qualities and adhesiveness.
The lifetime of PowerDot pads depends a lot
on your individual skin properties, level of
hairlessness and the quality of maintenance.
On average, each pad lasts for around 20
sessions. After that, adhesiveness and
conductive properties of the pads may start
deteriorating.
Store your pads on the safety
film in a dry environment (either
in the original zipper plastic bag
or inside the PowerDot carry
case). Make sure you attach the
pads to clean and dry skin!
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
INSTALLING/LAUNCHING
POWERDOT APP
1. Make sure your mobile device a) runs
on Android OS 6.0 or later and b) is
Bluetooth -enabled.
2. Launch Google Play application;
search for “PowerDot” mobile
application and install.
3. Launch the installed PowerDot
application, create your profile then
follow instructions to locate and
activate your PowerDot(s) for first
use.
1. Make sure your mobile device a) runs
iOS 9.0 or later and b) is an iPhone 5
or later.
2. Launch Apple App Store application;
search for “PowerDot” mobile
application and install it.
3. Launch the installed PowerDot
application, create your profile and
then follow instructions to locate and
activate your PowerDot(s) for first use.
TURNING POWERDOT ON/
OFF
To turn on your PowerDot unit, hold the
Multifunction Button for approximately 1
second, until you see the white power light
turn on. When PowerDot is not being used
for a stimulation session, you can turn it off
by holding the Multifunction Button again
for approximately 1 second.
When a stimulation is ongoing, click on
the Multifunction Button once to stop the
stimulation and then hold the Multifunction
Button to turn off the PowerDot.
ACTIVATING POWERDOT
Before PowerDot can be used for muscle
stimulation, it must be activated from within
your PowerDot App.
When PowerDot is activated, it gets paired
with your mobile phone securely. Neither you
nor anyone else will be able to connect and
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Follow the App’s onscreen advice to scan for
and activate your PowerDot(s). Make sure
your PowerDot(s) is turned on before you
start scanning.
Use the My Devices screen (available from
the PowerDot App menu bar) to activate
another or additional PowerDot device or
to deactivate previously activated ones. You
can activate and use up to two PowerDots
at the same time.
Remember, you won’t be able to
use your PowerDot(s)until you
activate it with your PowerDot
App on your smartphone!
PREPARING AND PLACING
THE POWERDOT
1. Plug the lead cable you intend to use
into the micro-USB connector on your
PowerDot device.
2. Detach both the round pads and
rectangular pad from their safety film
and stick them to the targeted part
of your body according to the pad
placement visual guidelines provided
by PowerDot App or in this manual.
3. Attach female magnetic round pad
connectors on the lead cable to the
male snaps on the round pads. Attach
PowerDot device female magnetic
connector to the male snap on the
rectangular pad.
4. Make sure the entire surface of the
round and rectangular pads are
completely and securely attached to
your body.
5. Turn on your PowerDot(s) if you
haven’t already done so.
Always thoroughly inspect the
lead cable and PowerDot device
for any signs of damage BEFORE
every stimulation session. Do
not use damaged accessories
or devices. For your safety, you
are strongly advised to replace
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LAUNCHING &
CONTROLLING A
STIMULATION SESSION
Once you select muscle group for stimulation,
assemble and place your PowerDot(s) (or
PowerDots) and pads as directed. The App
will automatically check for, and display,
remaining battery level and lead cable
connection status. After the checks, Get
Started button will appear, which means you
can launch the stimulation session.
Using the PowerDot Patient App, you can
control your stimulation session from the
Stimulation Dashboard, which has the
following controls available:
Timer Indicator displays the remaining
time for the total stimulation session as
well as time left for the currently active
stimulation phase. Stimulation program and
stimulation phase names are also displayed
here.
Contraction/Rest Indicator – for the
programs and phases involving muscle
contractions, which helps you understand
the time between and during contraction
and rest intervals.
Intensity Adjustment controls – Tap on
Intensity Increase (or “+”) and Intensity
Decrease (or “-“) buttons for a gradual
adjustment, or hold either button down for
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Stimulation Channel-level Intensities
Lock and Device-level Intensities Lock
controls synchronize intensity changes
either a) between two stimulation channels
of PowerDot PD-01M2 device;b) between
PowerDot PD-01M2 devices (this setting
applies to two-device Duo stimulation mode
only).
Both controls are enabled by default and
can be used to fine-tune the intensity of your
current stimulation session. However, it’s
best to use them only when you really need
them (e.g. ,for a better balance between your
left and right sides, when your muscles are
not evenly developed).
Use Stop ( ), Pause ( ), Resume ( )
controls to control your stimulation session.
If you experience major
discomfort or pain – PAUSE
your stimulation session and/
or DECREASE intensities. For
your safety, after a PAUSE, your
stimulation session will resume
at only 80% of your previous
intensity values.
TERMINATING STIMULATION
It’s important to know the quick ways to
end your stimulation when something
unexpected happens (e.g., one of the pads
gets detached; the stimulation area gets
wet, etc.).
There are 3 primary means of immediately
terminating a session:
1. The recommended/most commonly
used option: Tap Pause ( ) or Stop
() on the Stimulation Dashboard.
2. OR: press the Multifunctional
Button on your PowerDot (or on any
PowerDot when in Duo mode).
3. OR: quickly unplug the lead cable
from PowerDot.
CARRYING & STORING
POWERDOT
PowerDot PD-01M2 carry case is specifically
designed for carrying and storing up to 2
PowerDot devices, their lead cables and
electrode pads.
To keep electrode pads clean and make them
last longer, always re-attach them to the
safety film in between use, and store them
in your carrying case pocket. You can use
both sides of a single safety film to attach
one set of PowerDot electrode pads (one
side for the rectangular pad and the other
for the two round pads).
DEACTIVATING POWERDOT
PowerDots can be deactivated and unpaired
from a mobile phone either from within the
PowerDot App or by manually resetting the
PowerDot device.
For manual deactivation: when PowerDot is
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blinking.
Deactivation from the PowerDot App is
performed from the My Devices screen:
when your active PowerDot device is on,
deactivate it by tapping on the cross icon
in the top right corner.
Upon successful deactivation, the power
indicator will blink several times.
Forgot to deactivate your
device from the PowerDot App?
Deactivate manually by turning
off your PowerDot and then
holding down the Multifunction
Button on the device for 3
seconds!
GENERAL USAGE
GUIDELINES
PAD PLACEMENTS
When using doctor prescribed
stimulation programs, discuss
the best pad placement positions
as well as best positions to
maintain during stimulation with
your doctor and/or follow his/
her advice and instructions with
that regard.
When running a non-prescribed
NMES or Pain Relief TENS sessions,
ALWAYS follow pad placement
guidelines from PowerDot App
or this manual. The manufacturer
disclaims all responsibility
injuries, damages and other
consequences arising from
the stimulations where pad
placement recommendations
were not followed exactly.
ADJUSTING STIMULATION
INTENSITIES
For TENS programs or less demanding
NMES programs, you are generally required
to progressively increase the stimulation
intensities until you see muscle twitches or
feel a comfortable sensation.
For the majority of NMES stimulation
programs, the efficacy of the treatment can
be proportional to the maximum number of
fibers being recruited; therefore, it is often
required to adjust your stimulation intensity
to the maximum level you can comfortably
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may vary, not only from one stimulation
session to another, but also within the course
of a single stimulation session. It’s possible
your muscles will adapt to stimulation at a
certain intensity level reasonably quickly.
Various conditions, such as differences in
skin dampness or sweat, or the rate of the
electrode pad deterioration, may affect the
intensity of stimulation.
When using doctor prescribed
stimulation programs, follow
your doctor’s recommendations
on the intensity levels to use.
For non-prescription Pain Relief
TENS sessions, always follow
your own feelings and sensations
when you increase intensities
during stimulation. Familiarize
yourself with the controls and
sensations at the lower and more
comfortable intensities, before
trying out higher intensity levels.
RECHARGING
POWERDOT
PowerDot can be recharged from any reliable
USB connection (e.g., your laptop, mobile
phone charger, wall USB charger, etc.). It
takes around 60 minutes for the device to
go from zero charge to a full charge.
NEVER charge or recharge your
PowerDot when it is attached to
your body.
Always use the charging cable
provided in your PowerDot
package. (You may order new
ones at powerdot.com).
Never charge or recharge
PowerDot from unreliable or
problematic sources!
When using 3rd party party USB
AC chargers, we recommend
unplugging the AC plug from
the wall before connecting your
PowerDot device.
PowerDot uses built-in Lithium Polymer
battery, which requires recharging after
approximately 5–6 hours of continuous
usage. The battery will last for at least 500
charging cycles.
If you plan to store your PowerDot unused
for longer than six months, charge it to at
least 50% every six months.
In the PowerDot App, the current battery
charge level is displayed at the Stimulation
Dashboard next to the PowerDot device
silhouette.
When you see the ORANGE charging light
next to micro-USB connector, it means your
PowerDot is charging.
Once PowerDot is fully charged, the
ORANGE light will turn off.

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PATIENT STIMULATION
PROGRAMS
PowerDot App is designed to run two
categories of stimulation programs:
PRESCRIBED NMES/TENS
PROGRAMS
NMES/TENS programs prescribed by the
doctor general have stimulation parameters
tuned to specifically address your medical
condition.
Once your prescription programs are
scheduled by the doctor through PowerDot
Doctor App or Doctor Frontend, these
programs will become
automatically
accessible from the separate tab of
PowerDot App.
Based on scheduling parameters and your
notification settings, PowerDot ¨¨App will
be automatically offering or hiding your
prescription programs, automatically
updating to new parameters or settings
made by your doctor, as well as notifying
you about upcoming or missing sessions.
NON-PRESCRIPTION
NMES PROGRAMS
Performance Programs
Performance Programs are designed to
complement your regular sports & fitness
workouts, and help you improve and
maintain your muscle performance.
It’s ideal to run the Performance Programs
3-5 times per week during preparatory
mid-season period, and 1-2 times per week
during competition season or transition
periods. Your daily stimulation session should
usually involve stimulation of 1-3 muscle
groups of your choice (and depending on the
specifics and objectives of your sport) . If you
use only one PowerDot device, you will need
to run separate stimulation session for the left
and the right sides of your muscle groups.
All Performance Programs start with a
recommended 3 minutes Warm Up followed
by a Main Workout phase (depending on a
program, this can take anywhere from 10 to
50 minutes), which is then followed by
recommended 5-minute Recovery phase.
Muscle Endurance Improves muscle
endurance and fatigue resistance.
Perfect for complementing your physical
endurance training workouts. Recom-
mended for slow twitch muscle groups.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Muscle Endurance sessions BEFORE
your usual endurance workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Muscle Endurance Program 4-5 times a
week per muscle group during prepara-
tion period (pre-season) and 2-3 times a
week during competition period
(mid-season).
Strength Endurance Improves muscle
ability to resist intense and prolonged
effort, muscle tone and definition.
Recommended for slow and some slow-
fast twitch balanced muscle groups.
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For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Strength Endurance sessions BEFORE
or AFTER your usual strength
endurance workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Strength Endurance Program 3-4 times
a week per muscle group during
preparation period (pre-season) and
1-2 times a week during competition
period (mid-season).
Resistance Improves muscle ability to
resist intense and prolonged effort,
increases muscle hypertrophy. Recom-
mended for slo-fast twitch balanced and
some fast muscle groups.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Resistance sessions in between or after
your usual workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Resistance Program 2-3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (pre-season) and 1 time a week
during competition period (mid-season).
Strength Improves muscle strength.
Recom-mended for fast twitch muscle
groups.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Strength sessions in between or after
your strength training workouts.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Strength Program up to 1-3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (pre-season) and not more than
once time a week during competition
3.
4.
(mid-season) or de-training periods.
Explosive Strength Focuses on rapid
muscle strength development. Recom-
mended for fast and fast-fast twitch
muscle groups.
For best efficiency, plan your PowerDot
Explosive Strength sessions in between
your physical workouts and with
maximum possible rest interval.
We recommend using your PowerDot
Strength Program up to 3 times a week
per muscle group during preparation
period (pre-season) and not more than
once week during competition
(mid-season) or de-training periods.
Everyday Programs
Everyday Programs do not depend as much
on meticulous planning and regularity as
Performance Programs do.
While Performance Programs are intensive
training programs, Everyday Programs are
designed either for post-training recovery
and relaxation or for pre-training preps.
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3.
Active Recovery
Improves and acceler-
ates the muscle recovery after an intens
-ive endurance exercise. Use within 2 hours
of intensive workout or competition.
Extended Recovery Similar to Active
Recovery, but runs longer for better effect.
Light Recovery Low frequency non-fa-
tiguing recovery intervention. Use within
2 hours after prolonged exercise or at
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NON-PRESCRIPTION PAIN
RELIEF (TENS) PROGRAMS
TENS Pain Relief programs can be used at
any time without restrictions.
The actual stimulation programs and
parameters are automatically recommended
by the App based on the following selections
(provided by you):
•Body part/treatment area (see Pad
Placement Guidelines below)
• Type of pain: e.g., acute or chronic
• Pain Score: mild (0–3), medium (4–7),
strong (8–10)
• In some cases, level of sensitivity of the
treatment area
In general, PowerDot over-the-counter TENS
programs can be classified into 7 categories:
1. Conventional High Frequency TENS
(30 minutes).
Recommended for mild pain of acute
nature
Pulses: continuous, bi-phasic, 32 μS,
64 μSor 208 μS(depending on
treatment area sensitivity), 100 Hz.
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5.
6.
Smart Recovery
Smart Recovery
programs are based on the Active
Recovery stimulation parameters but can
customize durations of the stimulation
phases as well as pulse width based on
the intensity of the physical workout you
have completed.
Warm Up/Potentiation Increases
contraction speed and prepares muscles
for max power output. Use 5-10 minutes
before important competitions events
(better after regular warm-ups and
stretching).
Massage/Wellness Programs Massage
and Wellness Programs are designed to
temporarily increase blood circulation in
the area applied. Use at your conve-
nience during your rest periods.
Recommended for some medium pain
of chronic nature (e.g., deep muscular
pain, central pain, cervical pain,
sciatica pain).
Pulses: 2 bursts per second/5 pulses
per burst, bi-phasic, 208 μS, 80 Hz
bursts.
2. Mixed (also known as Hans) TENS (30
minutes).
Recommended for medium-to-strong
acute pain, as well as some medium
pain of chronic nature.
Pulses: 3 sec 80 Hz/3 sec 2 Hz duty
cycle, bi-phasic, 208 μS.
3. 1 Hz (also known as Decontraction)
TENS (30 minutes).
Recommended for sharp pain
associated with, for example, lumbago
or torticollis.
Pulses: continuous, bi-phasic, 240 μS,
1 Hz.
4. Low Frequency (also known as
Endorphinic or Acupuncture) TENS
(30 minutes).
Recommended for mild pain of
chronic nature.
Pulses: continuous, bi-phasic, 240 μS,
5 Hz.
5. Burst TENS (30 minutes).

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6. Modulated Frequency TENS (30
minutes).
Recommended for strong pain of
chronic nature and certain medium-
to-strong acute pain.
Pulses: continuous modulation, bi-
phasic, 240
sec, 40-100 Hz@ 3 sec, 50-150 Hz@2
sec
μS, 3 ranges: 1-8 Hz@5
7. Modulated Pulse TENS (30 minutes)
Recommended for certain types of
medium-to-strong acute pain (e.g.,
traps pain, knee pain).
Pulses: 2 sec continuous modulation,
bi-phasic, 2 ranges: 64-208 μSat 80
Hz, 40-160 μSat 60 Hz
BASIC
TROUBLESHOOTING
DEVICE DOESN’T TURN ON
PowerDot is probably low on battery. Charge
your PowerDot for a few hours.
DURING PRE-STIMULATON SET
UP, POWERDOT(S) CANNOT
BE FOUND (OR ARE NOT
CONNECTED)
Check out PowerDot App My Devices screen
and make sure that the PowerDot device
you’re trying to use is in the list of active
devices.
Make sure your PowerDot is turned on (the
white light is on in the device).
If device is charged and active but still
doesn’t connect. Terminate your PowerDot
App through the Task Manager, restart
Bluetooth (via your mobile phone’s Settings
menu) and try again.
STIMULATION DOES NOT PRODUCE
THE USUAL SENSATION
Check that your electrode pads are firmly
attached to your body and are correctly
positioned (as advised on the Pre-Stimulation
screen). Put the stimulation on pause, re-
attach or reposition pads, then resume
stimulation.
THE STIMULATION CAUSES DISCOM-
FORT OR A BURNING FEELING
If you’re using standard intensity modes,
then your pads may be worn out and and/
or losing their bonding strength. Pause
the stimulation and re-attach your pads
firmly, then resume stimulation. If the same
sensation continues, pause the stimulation
again, and replace your pads.
ELECTRODE PADS DON’T STICK
TO THE BODY OR STIMULATION
IS SURPRISINGLY VERY WEAK
EVEN ON HIGHER INTENSITIES
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they’re worn out. If that doesn’t work, check
your lead cable for physical damage. If there
s any damage, replace the lead cable.
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CAN’T ACTIVATE POWERDOT
DEVICE OR MOBILE PHONE
STOPPED CONNECTING TO THE
POWERDOT
• Remove all active PowerDots from your
My Devices menu option. To remove, tap
and hold on the PowerDot device image,
then tap on the right top corner cross icon.
• Perform manual factory reset of your
PowerDot(s) by turning the device off
and then holding the button on the
device for around 5 seconds until you
see power light blinking several times.
• Terminate your PowerDot App using the
task manager on your mobile device.
• Go your phone/tablet Bluetooth Settings
and remove/forget all devices that start
with PowerDot. For later Android phone
models, clearing Bluetooth caches is
also highly recommended (it can be
done from Settings Application
Manager All Bluetooth).
• Restart your phone.
• Launch your PowerDot App and try to
activate your device.
• If after taking all of the steps above, you
still experience connectivity problems,
please send your phone model,
OS version, and the list of actions
you performed to reactivate your
PowerDot(s) to [e-mail].
We will respond within 24 hours.
PAD PLACEMENT
GUIDELINES
When running doctor prescribed NMES and
TENS programs, please refer to PowerDot
App pre-stimulation screens, which contain
the most suitable visual or photo-based
guidelines from your doctor.
For TENS programs, the following set ups
are recommended: