Contraindications - Tensmate TENS+EMS User Manual

Contraindications:

DO NOT use this device if you have any of the following medical conditions:
1. An implanted cardiac pacemaker, de brillator or other implanted metallic or electronic device
2. Undiagnosed pain syndromes
3. Have been diagnosed with cancer
4. Are pregnant
5.have su ered 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, su er spasms, on a limb with painful or otherwise a icted 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.
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Do not attempt to use TENSMATE unit for muscle reeducation, to prevent muscle atrophy or spasms,
improving range of motion, blood ow de ciencies/venous thrombosis.
Warnings:
Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity
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to the cartid sinus re ex.
Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart
2
may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
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Apply electrode ONLY to normal, intact, clean skin. Do not apply electrodes over open wounds or over swollen,
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infected or in amed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thromphlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
5 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 di culty in breathing. Stimulation over the neck could
also have adverse e ects on the heart rhythm or blood pressure.
Transcerebrally.
Over the swollen, infected or in amed areas of skin eruptions (e.g.phlebitis, thromphlebitis, varicose
veins, etc.).
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