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pain-relieving or pain-suppressing effect is achieved by inhibiting
the transference of pain to nerve fibres (caused mainly by high-
frequency impulses) and by increasing the secretion of endorphins
in the body. Their effect on the central nervous system reduces the
sensation of pain. The method is scientifically substantiated and
approved as a form of medical treatment.
Any symptoms that could be relieved using TENS must be checked
by your GP. Your doctor will also give you instructions on how to
carry out a TENS self-treatment regime.
TENS is clinically tested and approved to treat the following
complaints:
• Back pain, particularly in the lumbar/cervical spine area
• Sore joints (e.g. knee, hip and shoulder joints)
• Neuralgia
• Menstrual cramps in women
• Pain resulting from injury to the musculoskeletal system
• Pain caused by circulatory disorders
• Chronic pain with various causes.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a widespread and
generally recognised method and has been used in sports medicine
and rehabilitation for years. In sports and fitness, EMS is used
to complement conventional muscle training, to increase the
performance of muscle groups and to adjust physical proportions to
achieve the desired aesthetic results. There are two different types
of EMS application: one is for targeted strengthening of the muscles
(activating application), and the other is to achieve a relaxing, restful
effect (relaxing application).
The activating application involves:
• Muscle training to increase endurance and/or
• Muscle training to support the strengthening of specific muscles
or muscle groups, and to achieve the desired changes to physical
proportions
The relaxing application involves:
• Muscle relaxation for easing muscle tension
• Improving symptoms of muscular fatigue
• Acceleration of muscle regeneration after high muscle
performance (e.g. after a marathon)
Thanks to integrated massage technology, digital EMS/TENS
units are also able to relieve muscle tension and combat fatigue with
a program based on the sensation and effects of a real massage.
The positioning suggestions and program tables in these
instructions for use allow you to quickly and simply determine the
corresponding application (depending on the affected area of the
body) and set the unit to achieve the desired effects.
Thanks to the two separately adjustable channels, the digital EMS/
TENS unit offers you the advantage of being able to set the intensity
of the impulses independently from each other for two treatment
areas on the body, for example to cover both sides of your body or
to evenly stimulate larger areas of tissue. The option to individually
set the intensity of each channel also enables you to treat two
separate areas of the body simultaneously instead of having to treat
the individual areas in turn, which saves you time.
2. Important notes
The device is not a substitute for medical consultation and
treatment. Consult your doctor first if you are experiencing any
pain or are suffering from an illness.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to health, we strongly advise against using the
digital EMS/TENS unit in the following situations:
• With implanted electrical devices (such as a
pacemaker)
• In the case of metal implants
• If you use an insulin pump
• If you have a high temperature (e.g. > 39°C)
• If you have a known or acute cardiac arrhythmia, or disorders of
the heart's impulse and conduction system
• If you suffer from a seizure disorder (e.g. epilepsy)
• If you are pregnant
• If you have cancer
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