Description Of The Programs And The Corresponding Indications - Empi Direct Tens User Manual

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2.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMS AND THE CORRESPONDING INDICATIONS...

Program Stimulation
1 1 impulse every 2 seconds
2
Double pulse at 20 Hz
(pulse separation 3 ms)
3
High frequency, 1000 Hz
4 Bi-modal
5 Burst with alternating work and
rest phases of 3 and 2 seconds
respectively
6
Similar to program 5, but
channels 1 and 2 alternating
and longer work/rest times, 6
seconds respectively
7
Intensity decreases 40% in 0.5
second intervals
Frequency (Hz) General
Indications
0.5 Kaada TENS
(similar to
acupuncture)
20 Cervical spine
syndrome
Tense muscles
1000 Acute, strong back
pain (lumbar spine)
Channel 1 = Tension headache
100Hz
Channel 2 = 4Hz Neck / back pain
Radiating pain
Work = 100Hz Tense muscles
Rest = 0Hz
Amputation stump
/phantom limp
pain
Herpes zoster
Reflex sympathetic
dystrophy (RSD)
Work = 100Hz See program 5
Rest = 0Hz
100 Lumbar back pain
Joint pain
Advantages
Ideal for sensitive people
Supports acupuncture
treatment
Muscle relaxation
by double pulses
Strong analgesia
Brief, very intensive TENS
treatment
Simultaneous treatment
with high and low
frequency
In 2-channel mode,
channel 1 stimulation is
superimposed on the low
frequency stimulation in
channel 2
Easily tolerable stimulation
for chronic pain conditions
Sensory as well as motor
stimulation
Similar to program 5,
but channels 1 and 2
alternating
Similar to massage
Effects both on the sensory
and on the motor level
Avoids habituation
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