T-ONE MEDI, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL T model MEDI MEDI PRO MNPG06 Rev 03 02 12 2011 ...

Page 2: ...nufactured in compliance with the 93 42 EEC directive concerning medical devices by IACER S r l via Pertini 24 A 30030 Martellago VE iacer iacer it www itechmedicaldivision com Read the contraindications and warnings carefully before using the medical programs ...

Page 3: ...on of controls Preliminary instructions Operating instructions 6 Battery charging Page 8 7 T ONE maintenance and storage Page 10 8 Resolution of problems and questions Page 10 9 Electrostimulation and T ONE stimulation intensities Page 11 10 T E N S programs Page 12 11 REHAB programs Page 18 12 FITNESS programs Page 21 13 Custom programs only model MEDI PRO Page 27 14 SET UP Page 29 15 Self adhesi...

Page 4: ...arameters typical to each impulse can be used for various purposes from pain reduction to winding down exercises from muscle strengthening to drainage from isotonic exercises to treating haematomas to the treatment of imperfections using the beauty programs We recommend to consult your doctor before using TENS and REHAB programs Contraindications This device must not be used by people with a pace ...

Page 5: ...upplied by the manufacturer the use of battery chargers not supplied by the manufacturer will free the same from any responsibility related to damage to the equipment or user and will expose the user to risks such as short circuits and fire It is forbidden to position the electrodes in such a way that the current crosses the heart area e g a black electrode on the chest and a red electrode on the ...

Page 6: ...red device with type BF applied parts Product subject toWEEE regulations concerning separate waste collection Read the instructions for use carefully before using the device ON OFF button Select program and muscles to stimulate Multifunction buttons select Sport Beauty or Tens program male female and skip phase Start Stop program confirm selection and pause Increase intensity Decrease intensity 5 ...

Page 7: ...cting the electrodes at the end of the treatment Operating instructions N B read the whole manual before using the equipment 1 Turn T ONE on using the button 2 Select the program group Sport Beauty Tens Mem only Medi Pro version using the button 3 Select the program using the buttons 4 Select male or female with buttons Male selection Female selection 5 Select the muscle group with buttons 6 press...

Page 8: ... Start program Increase each channel to at least intensity 1 Blue CH1 Yellow CH2 Red CH3 White CH4 To simultaneously increase the intensity of all channels use the following buttons Increase Decrease Skip phase press the button during the working program to skip to the next phase Pause stop program during the working program press the button once to momentarily pause the normal working cycling Pre...

Page 9: ... water or other liquids and do not expose it to heat sources Do not dispose of discharged or defective batteries with domestic waste dispose of in an authorised waste collection bin Before storing T ONE for long periods of time we recommend that it is fully charged and stored in a dry place checking that it is switched off Do not use the battery charger if The plug is damaged or parts of it are br...

Page 10: ...electronic stimulator in the bag If not the cables will bend excessively close to the connectors This may damage the cables 8 Resolution of problems and questions Any type of work on T ONE must be carried out exclusively by the manufacturer or by an authorised dealer In any event any presumed malfunction of T ONE must be verified before sending the device to the manufacturer Here below are some ty...

Page 11: ... to new sensations That way intensity can be increased gradually and will not be traumatic 4 Warming up impulse in this case stimulation intensity must be increased gradually to increase the metabolism of the muscle concerned gradually A bit like with a car the engine needs warming up before it is taken to full speed 5 Toning training atrophy contraction impulse the muscle treated must visibly con...

Page 12: ...equently an immediate local anaesthetic effect The rehabilitative action of TENS is represented by its power to reduce pain thereby restoring physiological conditions more often than not this allows the patient to regain normal motor function Consider a patient suffering from irritating periarthritis they either resort to using analgesics or learn to live with the pain that often makes even the si...

Page 13: ...single phase The program can be repeated at the end of the session for particularly persistent pain The nature of the impulse means that the patient may experience an addictive effect due to which the impulse will be felt less and less if necessary the intensity can be increased by one level to counter this effect Position of electrodes form a square above the painful area as shown in illustration...

Page 14: ...des form a square above the painful area as shown in illustration 1 T05 TENS Burst impulse Medical program This program produces a training effect using the frequencies of conventional TENS Useful for pain therapy The action is similar to the one of endorphinic TENS with a treatment time of 15 minutes for a phase Position of electrodes form a square above the painful area as shown in illustration ...

Page 15: ...justed to a level between the thresholds of perception and pain the maximum intensity level is the moment in which the muscles surrounding the area treated begin to contract over this limit stimulation does not become more effective just more irritating so it is best to stop before that point The first benefits can be seen after 10 to 12 treatments carried out on a daily basis proceed with the tre...

Page 16: ...without causing muscle contraction Position of electrodes form a square above the area to be treated as shown in illustration 1 T13Hand and wrist pain Electrodes positioning Phase1 Phase2 Phase3 T14 Plantar stimulation This program has a relaxing and draining effect on the limb stimulated It is ideal for people suffering from a sense of heaviness in the legs Duration 40 minutes Intensity just abov...

Page 17: ... into fragments and calcify If neglected this condition can become heavily crippling For this reason after carrying out a cycle of 15 20 applications once a day we recommend that you consult your doctor for a cycle of specific rehabilitation exercises to reduce the pain The Tens17 program consists of various phases including Tens and muscle stimulation aimed at improving the tone of the muscles su...

Page 18: ...ion Position the electrode with the drug on painful area and the other electrode horizontally Program duration 20 minutes Select channel 1 or channel 2 select both channel only if you need to stimulate two different areas Position the electrodes positive and negative horizontally to the treatment area Channel 3 and channel 4 are disconnected Set up an intensity value so to have pins and needles on...

Page 19: ...ease intensity progressively over the next 3 4 weeks Application on alternate days Position of electrodes from photo 1 to photo 20 Program duration 30 minutes R04Atrophy Phase1 Phase2 Phase3 R05 Sequential tonic contractions 1 This program increases microcirculation within and around the muscle fibres treated creating rhythmic contractions fostering better drainage and toning It can also be applie...

Page 20: ...ternal stimulation probes supplied separately together with the relative instructions We recommend to consult your doctor before using this program R08 Urgency incontinence Medical program Program duration 9 minutes two phases 4 5 minutes intensity set above the threshold of perception to produce light internal stimulation This program for which no photographs are provided regarding the position o...

Page 21: ...d to produce a good massage on the stimulated part without produce pain 18 30mA F01 Firming up Indicated for firming up muscles in the arms and bust or the legs working mainly on slow twitch fibres Suitable for those who have never done any physical activity or have been inactive for a long period of time Method of use 1 identify the muscle to be treated To obtain good results it is best to treat ...

Page 22: ... application for each muscle every two days with a day of rest in between It is possible to work on pairs of muscles for example thighs and abdominal muscles treating one set one day and the other the next day Working on too many muscles at the same time is not recommended A bit at a time but consistently F02Toning up Phase1 Phase2 Phase3 Phase4 F03 Basic strength The Basic strength program is use...

Page 23: ...trength It is usually best to complete a three week basic strength cycle of increasing intensity before using this program Then continue with three weeks of explosive strength twice a week During the contraction the intensity must be the highest that can be endured in order to obtain maximum muscle exertion whilst involving the greatest number of fibres over 35mA F05Explosivestrength Phase1 Phase2...

Page 24: ...stimulation use the F09 Recovery program F07Resistance Endurance Phase1 Phase2 Phase3 Phase4 F08 Capillarization This program significantly increases arterial flow in the area treated Prolonged use of this program develops the intramuscular capillary network of fast twitch fibres The effect obtained is an increase in the capacity of fast twitch fibres to withstand strain over extended periods of t...

Page 25: ...muscle relaxation is obtained by simultaneous stimulation from 4 channels during the last 10 minutes Stimulation intensity during the contraction enough to produce good muscle contraction voluntary contraction to reduce the sense of discomfort and reach higher intensities Intensity must be increased gradually treatment by treatment without overstraining the muscles In the event of muscle ache afte...

Page 26: ...ontractions during treatment but not so strong to generate stiffness 20 30mA Normally the results appear after 3 4 weeks with 4 5 treatment a week F12Drain up Muscles Phase1 Phase2 Phase3 Phase4 F13 Microlifting The following program with a duration of 15 minutes is used to tone facial muscles using a special impulse to improve both the appearance and the dynamism of facial muscles The position of...

Page 27: ...ected memory and change the stimulation parameters M01 M02 TENS memory 1 2 Medical program Available programs to set Rapid tens endorphinic tens maximum values microcurrent Position of electrodes form a square on the painful area as shown in illustration 1 Use keys to move through the menu and select the stimulation parameter use keys to modify the values Set all stimulation parameters position th...

Page 28: ...ed program press key A three sound signals will advise of the end of the program Settable values chart PARAMETER DESCRIPTION MIN MAX Contraction frequency 20 Hertz 120 Hertz Contraction time 2 seconds 10 seconds Recovery frequency 1 Hertz 12 Hertz Recovery time 2 seconds 20 seconds Impulse width 60 microseconds 450 microseconds Total time 1 minute 60 minutes IMPORTANT using 1 second slope the cont...

Page 29: ... PARAMETER DESCRIPTION MIN MAX Contraction frequency 20 Hertz 120 Hertz Contraction time 6 seconds 10 seconds Recovery frequency 1 Hertz 12 Hertz Recovery time 2 seconds 20 seconds Impulse width 60 microseconds 450 microseconds Total time 1 minute 60 inutes 14 SET UP Selecting the language and contrast level on the display Turn T ONE on using the button and immediately after keeping pressed the bu...

Page 30: ...vice with type BF applied parts in accordance with the CEI EN 60601 1 standard Classification IP30 based on the penetration of liquids and powder equipment not protected Housing ABS Power Supply 4 AA Alkaline batteries 1 5V or 4 AA Ni Mh batteries 1 2V Average consumption 1 W Limitations equipment not suitable for use in environments with a high concentration of oxygen and or flammable liquids and...

Page 31: ...stance Every intervention on device must be performed by manufacturer For any assistance intervention contact the National Distributor or the manufacturer at the following address I A C E R S r l Via S Pertini 24 a 30030 Martellago VE Italy Tel 39 0415401356 Fax 39 0415402684 www iacer it iacer iacer it You can get any technical documentation on spare parts but only prior business authorization ...

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