Programme Usage; Electrode Pads; Pad Positioning; Pad Advice - TensCare perfect TENS Mode D'emploi

7.3. PROGRAMME USAGE

TENS can be used for as long as it is
necessary. Continuous treatment is
fine, but the 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 better when the strength is high
enough to cause
contractions. Best results are achieved
with a session duration between 20 and
40 minutes. Longer use may cause
muscle ache.

8. ELECTRODE PADS

8.1. PAD POSITIONING

The electrode pads must always be
used in pairs (two electrode pads on
each channel), so that the signal can
flow in a circuit.
• TENS works one vertebra at a time.
You need to stimulate the sensory
nerves that enter the spine at the
same level as the nerve carrying
your pain. Since you don't know
exactly where your nerves are, the
easiest way is to apply the electrode
pads around/near the source of the
pain.
• TENS activates the nerves best if it
travels along the nerve rather than
across it. So place one pad further
from the spine than the source of the
pain, and one closer.
• The nerves wrap around the limbs
and torso, so you may have to try a
few positions before you get the best
effect.
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• If the pain is in, or close to, your
spine you can place one pad either
side of the spine.
• 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.
For areas that are difficult to reach, why
not ask a friend to help you attach the
electrode pads?
Always check that the unit is OFF
before attaching
electrode pads.
Perfect TENS 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.
Note: See
positioning in the instructions
enclosed with your electrode pads.

8.2. PAD ADVICE

• The electrode pads supplied are
reusable but for single patient use.
• In
order to obtain
conductivity through the 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
electrode pads on the plastic liner
or removing
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