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different the frequency until you find
one that gives you better pain relief.
a. Press the
P
key until you reach
programme
M
.
b. Press the
T
key. The Hz symbol will
flash next to the number at the bottom
centre of the screen.
c. Press
CH1+
or
CH1-
to adjust the
setting. You can select a frequency
from 2 to 150 Hz.
d. Press the
T
key again to save your
change and advance to the next setting
µs. You can select a pulse width from
50 to 250 µs.
e. Press the
T
key to select
C
or
B
.
C
= Constant
B
= Burst
f. Finally, you can select the Treatment
Timer. Continuous, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 60
minutes.
g. Press
T
once more to return to start
using.
See section 6 for more information on
the choice of settings.
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 small muscle
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.
•
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?
CH1
CH2
Hz
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