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itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw
30/7/09
19:51
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MUSCLE STIMULATOR/TENS
tone
Distributed by:
M u l t i P u r p o s e E M S a n d T E N S
TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road,
Longmead Business Park,
I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e
Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK
Tel +44(0) 1372 723434
Email: painaway@tenscare.co.uk
www.tenscare.co.uk
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- Page 1 Distributed by: M u l t i P u r p o s e E M S a n d T E N S TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park, I n s t r u c t i o n s f o r U s e...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
I N T E L L I G E N T E M S Section Page PACK CONTENTS Introduction Special Features • “itouch tone” Pain Relief unit How EMS works • Mono Lead wire How TENS works • The Programmes Belt Cradle Choosing the right strength •... -
Page 3: Mono Lead Wire
Usage Diary massage and beauty. It also has 2 programmes which can have all their The “itouch tone” has a built in usage diary which enables you to parameters - such as frequency, pulse width, ramp up and down, work and rest time - set and saved to your personal needs. - Page 4 itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 3 3. E.M.S. What it is and how it works 3.4 Mode of operation EMS uses external electrical impulses that act through the skin to EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation. stimulate the nerves supplying a specific muscle group. The muscle reacts in different ways depending on the strength of current and 3.1 EMS successfully rebuilds and tones muscles.
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Page 5: How Tens Works
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 5 4. HOW “TENS” WORKS POSITIONING THE ELECTRODES FOR TENS Electrodes are usually first placed where the greatest pain is felt. Try TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS different positions until you find the best for you. Try moving the electrodes stimulates your body's own natural defences against pain, namely the short distances to establish the positions that are most effective for you. -
Page 6: Choosing The Right Strength
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 7 6. CHOOSING THE RIGHT STRENGTH 7. PROGRAMME INFORMATION • Frequency (measured in Hz - pulses per second) The object of EMS treatment is to produce powerful muscle contractions. EMS 1-110Hz. The strength of the current should be increased to about three times the See section 4 How EMS works. - Page 7 itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 9 Setting Work/Rest Periods TENS PROGRAMMES WORK is the time in seconds when • Constant and Burst Modes the muscle is contracting. Constant mode is when the sensation is continuous as against Burst mode when the sensation, is as its name implies, is one of on and off. REST is the time in seconds when there is no stimulus •...
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Page 8: Programme Settings
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 11 8. PROGRAMME SETTINGS 9. CONTROLS AND SCREEN INFORMATION Prog Muscle Stage Freq Pulse Work Rest Ramp Width μS Warm Up Continuous Endurance Lock Button Large Power Start Large Power Improve Channel 2 Large Bulk Advanced strength Small Power... - Page 9 itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 13 ON / Channel 1 Strength UP button Channel 1 Strength DOWN / OFF button NOTE: Channel 1 controls the output through the white leads To lower the strength: Press and release this button. The strength reduces by 2.0 each To switch unit on: time (four times the rate of increase) Press and hold down for 3 seconds.
- Page 10 The “itouch tone” has 8 medically proven To access the “Inner Keypad” slide the upper half preset programmes. The programme selected of the “itouch tone” upwards. The inner keypad will appear in the top left hand corner of the allows you to use the Customised Settings, screen.
- Page 11 itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 17 Scroll UP Selector Hash Button (#) for Usage Diary and LCD screen selection Having selected the mode you wish to adjust, Press and release the Hash Button to step use the Scroll UP and DOWN buttons to select through the options: Usage Diary (MEM) the desired setting.
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Page 12: Installation Of Batteries
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 19 when the unit is properly attached to the body and working at a strength WARNING above 4.5. To reset the Usage Diary to zero press and hold both Scroll UP • Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. and DOWN buttons together for 3 seconds until the bottom line shows •... -
Page 13: Positioning Of Electrode Pads
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 21 Mono Lead wire colour coding 12. POSITIONING OF ELECTRODE PADS L-IT … Mono Lead wire (dual channel), as Electrode placement for electrical muscle supplied with the unit, has FOUR wires for use stimulation is very important for obtaining the best with four pads. -
Page 14: General Pad Advice
15. THE BELT CRADLE • After use always replace the pads on the plastic liner and replace in the A belt cradle is supplied to allow you to wear the “itouch tone” at the waist. re-sealable plastic bag. Attaching the belt cradle •... -
Page 15: Caution And Warnings
Are the lead wires properly connected at both ends? If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings please consult your If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, call TensCare or medical adviser. your local dealer (address on back cover) for advice. -
Page 16: Cleaning
Your TensCare device is guaranteed for two years from the date of a solution of mild soap and water. Wipe dry. Do not immerse your TENS purchase. If a fault develops return the unit to TensCare at the address machine in water. Do not use any other cleaning solution than soap below, together with a copy of your invoice and details of the problem. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 29 22. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Environmental Specifications: Operating: Temperature range:0 to 35C GENERAL SPECIFICATION Storage: Humidity: 20 to 65% RH Temperature range: 0 to 55C waveform Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic Humidity:10 to 90% RH Amplitude Constant voltage 50V zero to peak +ve in TYPE BF EQUIPMENT Equipment providing a degree of (over 500... -
Page 18: Electrode Placement
itouch_tone_manual.v2.aw 30/7/09 19:51 Page 31 23. ELECTRODE PLACEMENT M.orbicularis oculi s.s. M. supraspinatus M. zygomaticus major i.s. M. infraspinatus M.occipito frontalis, pars frontalis M. triceps brachi s.c.m s.c.m M. levator latii Extensors on the underarm: s.s. s.s. M. extensor carpi radialis s.c.m.
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