Tensmate TENS+EMS, User Manual

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Contraindications:

            DO NOT use this device if you have any of the following medical conditions:
            1. An implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted metallic or electronic device
            2. Undiagnosed pain syndromes
            3. Have been diagnosed with cancer
            4. Are pregnant
            5.have suffered acute trauma or surgical procedure in the past six months
            6. Have cardiac problems or cardiac disease
            7. Have epilepsy
            8. Have painful and /or atrophied muscles
            9. Have abdominal or inguinal hernia
           10. Have limited range of motion in skeletal joints
           11. Have blood circulatory problems

            The 

TENSMATE unit is intended for use by ADULT and ONLY on healthy muscles. NEVER use this device on  

            muscles that are: atrophied, painful, suffer spasms, on a limb with painful or otherwise afflicted joints.

            The 

TENSMATE unit is not intended for the application of any medical condition or disease nor is it intended for 

            physiotherapy or muscle rehabilitation. It is contraindicated for use on any muscle that is injured or diseased. 

            Do not attempt to use 

TENSMATE unit for muscle reeducation, to prevent muscle atrophy or spasms, 

            improving range of motion, blood flow deficiencies/venous thrombosis.

Warnings:

            Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity
            to the cartid sinus reflex.
            Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart 
            may cause cardiac arrhythmias. 
            Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally. 
            Apply electrode ONLY to normal, intact, clean skin. Do not apply electrodes over open wounds or over swollen,
            infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thromphlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
            DO NOT APPLY STIMULATION:
                       Over frontal area of the neck (near site of carotid sinus nerves)
                       Over the neck or mouth. Severe spasms of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur with
                       contractions strong enough to and /or cause difficulty in breathing. Stimulation over the neck could
                       also have adverse effects on the heart rhythm or blood pressure.
                       Transcerebrally.
                       Over the swollen, infected or inflamed areas of skin eruptions (e.g.phlebitis, thromphlebitis, varicose
                       veins, etc.).

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