Pad Advice - TensCare Uniglo Mode D'emploi

– about 1/3 of the way down the
muscle from the spine. Here, it is
easiest to trigger a contraction by
electrical stimulation.
Experiment by
electrode pads across the skin until
you locate the point over the
muscle that gives the cleanest
contraction. In the examples in
section 9.3., the electrode pads are
marked +ve (red) and -ve (black) to
match the red and black leads. One
of the electrode pads should be
positioned over the motor point.
Large muscle groups may require
stimulation with two channels, that
is, four electrodes simultaneously.
When exercising smaller muscles,
take care to adjust the intensity level
slowly as the motor nerves may be
more sensitive and using smaller
electrode pads
current density.
You may feel more sensation in one
pad than the other. This is normal – it
depends on where the electrode
pads are in relation to your nerves.
Use the square electrode pads (see
E-CM5050) for all areas except the
FACE 1 and FACE 2 programmes. For
these programmes
electrode pads are required (see E-
CM3050) and FACE 2 (see E-CM25).
For the bust area , it is recommended
to use the optional breast electrode
moving the
increases the
specific
pads for improved comfort (see E-
CMR60130).
Always check that the unit is OFF
before attaching
electrode pads.
Uniglo resets strength to zero if the
pad or lead is disconnected from
your body. This is to prevent sudden
changes in sensation when the pad
is re-connected.

9.2. PAD ADVICE

• The electrode pads supplied are
reusable but for single patient
use. The adhesive is a peelable
hydrogel (water based).
• In order to obtain the best
conductivity
electrode pads always ensure
that they are in good condition
and tacky.
• Before use make sure your skin is
clean and dry.
• Peel the electrode pads from
their protective plastic shield by
holding and lifting one corner of
the pad and pulling. Do not pull
on the pigtail wire of the pad.
• After use always replace the
electrode pads on the plastic liner
and replace them in the re-
sealable plastic bag.
• If the electrode pads dry out, then
it is best to buy a replacement
pack. In an emergency, it may be
possible to restore some of the
tackiness of the pad by adding a
tiny drop of water on each pad
and spreading around. If too
much water
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or removing
through the
is added, the