I-Tech MIO-CARE TENS Notice D'utilisation page 82

Conventional TENS is a current that can be used to treat general daily pain. The
average number required to benefit from the treatment is 10/12 per day (no
contraindications in doubling this amount).
The program can be repeated at the end of the session for particularly persistent
pain. Due to the nature of the impulse the patient may experience an addictive
effect, meaning that the impulse will be felt less and less: if necessary, the
intensity can be increased by one level to counter this effect.
Session duration: 40 minutes (no less than 30/40 minutes), in a single phase.
Electrodes' positioning: form a square above the painful area as shown in
Figure1.
Intensity: to be adjusted in order to have a good solicitation of the stimulated
part, but not over the pain threshold.
TENS2 • Endorphinic TENS (medical program)
This kind of stimulation produces two types of effects according to how the
electrodes are positioned: positioning the electrodes in the dorsal region, see
photo 08 in the Positions manual, promotes the endogenous production of
morphine-like substances capable of raising the pain perception threshold;
positioning the electrodes to form a square above the painful area as shown in
Figure 1 produces a vascularizing effect. Vascularization increases arterial flow
and consequently aids the removal of allogenic substances and helps to restore
normal physiological conditions.
Session duration: 30 minutes in a single phase, daily frequency.
Electrodes' positioning: photo 08 of the Positions manual; do not position the
electrodes close to inflamed areas.
Intensity: to be adjusted in order to have a good solicitation of the stimulated
part, the sensation must be similar to a massage.
TENS3 • TENS at maximum values (medical program)
This program blocks pain impulses peripherally creating a proper anaesthetizing
effect in the treated area. This type of stimulation is suitable for injuries or
bruises when rapid action is required. That is the reason why such stimulation is
undoubtedly the least tolerated, but it is extremely effective. This type of
stimulation is not recommended for particularly sensitive people and in any case
the electrodes should not be positioned in sensitive areas such as the face and
genitals or close to wounds.
Session duration: very short, 3 minutes in a single phase.
Electrodes' positioning: form a square above the painful area as shown in
Figure1.
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