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  • Page 1 Sports TENS 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...
  • Page 3 QUICK START GUIDE Place the electrode pads on the Connect the unit to the electrode pads area to be treated MODE button ON/OFF button Select a mode by pressing the Press and hold the ON/OFF button button MODE to switch the device on Channel 1 Channel 2 PROG button...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Page No Introduction Contents How TENS works How EMS works 4.1 EMS successfully rebuilds and tones muscles 4.2 Relaxing applications includes the following: 4.3 Mode of operation 4.4 Treatment time and treatment interval 4.5 Choosing the right strength Stimulation parameters: Controls and Displays The Programmes...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTENDED USE The Sports TENS 2 combines the treatment capabilities of a TENS device, an EMS or NMES device, and a relaxing massage stimulator in one unit. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. The TENS settings are used to provide symptomatic pain relief for chronic, acute or post-operative pain.

  • Page 7: Contents

    2. CONTENTS • Sports TENS 2 unit with belt clip • CM5050 pack of 4 self-adhesive electrodes • 2 x L-ST2 Connecting Lead wire • B-BL6F Li-ion battery type BL-6F • Charging cradle • Power adaptor • Instruction booklet • Transit pouch 3.

  • Page 8: How Ems Works

    TENS is clinically tested and approved for many applications including the following: • Back pain, and lumbar and cervical spine problems • Joint pain (e.g. knee joint, hip joint, shoulder) • Neuralgia • Headaches • Women's period pains • Pain after injuries to musculoskeletal system •...

  • Page 9: Relaxing Applications Includes The Following

    Relaxing applications includes the following: • Muscle relaxation in order to loosen up muscular tension • Improving muscular fatigue symptoms • Accelerating muscle regeneration after high muscular performance (e.g. after a marathon). Through integrated massage technology, the Sports TENS Digital TENS/EMS also offers the possibility of reducing muscular tension and combating fatigue symptoms using a programme based on manual massage in terms of sensation and effect Mode of operation...

  • Page 10: Choosing The Right Strength

    Choosing the right strength The object of EMS treatment is to produce powerful muscle contractions. The strength of the current should be increased to about three times the level at which you can first feel the tingling, or to as high as you can stand without causing pain. You will probably feel that electrical contraction is being more powerful than a voluntary contraction, because the current also stimulates your sensory nerves.
  • Page 11 5.2 Pulse frequency Frequency indicates the number of individual pulses per second, and is indicated in Hz (Hertz= pulses per second). It can be calculated by working out the inverse value of the periodic time. Different types of muscle fibres react preferentially to different frequencies:- Slow-response fibres tend to react to lower pulse frequencies up to 15Hz, while fast-response fibres only respond to frequencies over approx.
  • Page 12 Rest –low frequency pulses help to clear metabolites in between Work periods. RAMP is the time in seconds taken to move up and down between zero and the set stimulation strength .The Sports TENS 2 has a fixed ramp time of 1.5 up and 0.75 down...
  • Page 13 TENS PROGRAMMES 5.8 Constant and Burst Modes 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. 5.9 Modulation Modes Modulation is when the frequency sweeps across range of settings. This enables the body to receive many different signals and can be very beneficial and lessen any effect of accommodation.

  • Page 14: Controls And Displays

    6. CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Programme MODE Preset/Manual Pulse Width Pulse Rate Time setting Menu Parameter Pause Intensity Ch 2 Intensity Ch1 ON/OFF Warning Intensity Ch 2 Intensity Ch 2 Menu Programme Parameter Select Confirm Menu Menu Parameter Parameter Adjust Select MODE Select Cable Tidy...
  • Page 15 6.1 Switch ON Press Unit will display the last programme used. Backlight will turn off 5 seconds after the last button press Press again to turn off. 6.2 Select MODE Press the M button. Display will cycle through TENS/EMS I,II,III /MASS (5 choices) Modes EMS I, II, and III are for use on body areas with Small, Medium and Large muscles.
  • Page 16 Parameters cycle through: Hz, uS, Work, Rest, Ramp, Timer, "DATE", "HOUR", "MEM D” and "MEM H” . 6.6 Set Intensity Use the  buttons for each channel to adjust intensity. Intensity in mA is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 6.7 Automatic Keypad Lock There is an automatic keypad lock if no button used for 10 seconds.
  • Page 17 6.13 Date and Time Setting The Date (Day of month) and Time (Hour of day) can be set. This enables the memory to give an exact history of daily usage. To set date and time, press M+ and cycle through parameters to DATE.

  • Page 18: The Programmes

    7 PROGRAMMES 7.1 TENS PROGRAMMES TENS PROGRAMMES Prog Pulse width Mode Time Const PRESET Const PRESET Const PRESET Burst PRESET Burst PRESET 2/80 200/100 PRESET PRESET 2/100 200/150 PRESET 10/100 2/120 200/100 PRESET DTENS PRESET 2-150 50-300 Const 5-90/C MANUAL 2-150 50-300 Burst 2Hz...

  • Page 19: Ems Programmes

    7.2 EMS PROGRAMMES First select MODE 1, II, or III Use MODE I for small muscles like the face and hands Use MODE II for medium sized muscles like arms and feet Use Mode III for large muscles like thighs, buttocks, and abdomen All EMS programmes include a WARM Up, TRAIN, and COOL Down phase.
  • Page 20 EMS PROGRAMMES Work Active Rest Total Prog Freq Hz Pulse Width uS Amp % Hz uS Time s Amp % time mins PRESET Warm Train Cool PRESET Warm Train Cool PRESET Warm Train Cool PRESET Warm Train Cool PRESET Warm Train Cool PRESET...
  • Page 21 Programme 1 Muscle Calming Relaxing the muscles as much as possible and to promote the body’s natural endorphins to promote pain relief and to improve the blood circulation and provide oxygen into the muscle. Programme 2 Resume Training 1 To promote the slow twitch fibres to build muscle strength to help reduce muscle atrophy ready for resuming training activities.

  • Page 22: Massage Programmes

    7.3 MASSAGE PROGRAMMES Mode Prog Work Time Phase Phase Time Wave Burst Burst Burst Massage Wave Burst 1Hz Burst 1.25 Hz Burst 1.42 Hz Burst 1.66 Hz 0.5/1 0.5/1 15 pulses 11 pulses 18 pulses 11 pulses 15 pulses 20 pulses 26 pulses 33 pulses 30 pulses...

  • Page 23: Positioning Of Electrode Pads

    Using the Massage Programmes You can use the massage programmes to relieve stiffness caused by incorrect posture caused by work (sitting for extended periods at a desk, work on the computer, driving for long periods, constant standing, incorrect lifting and carrying of heavy loads etc.) You can also use them after intensive exercise to prevent a stiffening of the muscles or to help relieve stiffening more quickly.
  • Page 24 Example TENS Electrode Pad Positions Low Back Neck and Shoulder Sciatica Pain Tension Shoulder Knee Pain Elbow Pain Pain Ankle Pain Wrist Pain Leg Pain Where only two pads are shown on the arm, shoulder, and leg, use the other two pads either on the opposite limb or place all four pads on the same limb in a square pattern with each pad being about 4 inches apart.

  • Page 25: Electrode Placement For Ems

    8.2 Electrode Placement for E.M.S. Electrode placement for electrical muscle stimulation is very important for obtaining the best results. Place two electrodes over the bulk of the muscle, with one electrode over the muscle’s motor point. The motor point is the area on the skin that is located closest to the motor nerve’s entry into the muscle –...
  • Page 26 The stomach, that tiresome subject - you can’t magic it away. Weight reduction is usually the magic word. Weight reduction is effectively aided by training the stomach muscles. With Sports TENS 2 you can single out muscles for direct stimulation. The stomach contains several different individual muscles.
  • Page 27 Our upper arms often have little shape and flabby, coarse skin. The cause is usually a lack of movement and muscular work. The Sports TENS 2 can be used to carry out muscle training. In this case too, it is all about stimulation of the circulation of blood. You have the option of treating the front side or the reverse side of both upper arms depending on where the need is greatest.
  • Page 28 Legs - thighs and calves It is usually a lack of trained muscles in the legs which disturbs us most, particularly in conjunction with areas of cellulite in the thigh area. Targeted muscle training for the front and back of the thigh and calves is very simple to perform.

  • Page 29: Electrode Placement For Massage

    Electrode Pads positions for Massage programmes Neck/ Tension headache Shoulders Circulation/Swollen Legs – Program 8 Poor return of blood to the heart is a common problem leading to swollen legs and varicose veins. This program supports what is known as the venous pump. Waste products are discharged which in turn eases the flow of blood.

  • Page 30: General Pad Advice

    10. BELT CLIP The Sports TENS 2 is supplied complete with a belt clip to allow you to wear the at the waist. Removing the belt clip...

  • Page 31: Contraindications, Cautions And Warnings

    12. CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS CONTRAINDICATIONS • Do not use if you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem. TENS or electrical stimulation in the direct vicinity of a pacemaker may affect some models. If TENS or electrical stimulation is applied on the front of the neck this can affect your heart rate.
  • Page 32 Caution: Observe caution when using the Perfect EMS at high strength settings. Prolonged use at high settings may cause muscle injury or tissue inflammation. The Sports TENS 2 is capable of delivering outputs in excess of 10 mA (RMS) or 10 V averaged over any period of 1 s”.
  • Page 33 Do not: Ignore any allergic reaction to the electrode pads: If a skin irritation develops stop using TENS, and try a different type of electrode. Alternative pads specially made for sensitive skin are available, see Section 16. TO KEEP YOUR DEVICE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS Do not immerse the Perfect EMS unit in water or place it close to excessive heat.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Although the display fades as the batteries run down, the strength of the output does not change until the warning is shown. NB: Remove the battery from your Sports TENS 2 if the unit is unlikely to be used for a long period Warning: Use only the power adaptor and charging cradle supplied.

  • Page 35: Guarantee

    Your TensCare device is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase. If a fault develops return the unit to TensCare at the address below, together with a copy of your invoice and details of the problem. The guarantee does not cover the batteries, electrode pads or mono lead wire.

  • Page 36: Weee

    Charger Australia These consumables can be purchased either by contacting TensCare on +44 (0)1372 72 34 34, by going online to www.tenscare.co.uk, or from your local supplier. Please ensure that you order the correct part number. For servicing please call Tenscare on +44 (0)1372 72 34 34 to discuss any problem.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    18. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output: 99 mA zero to peak Constant current 500-1500 Ohm, constant voltage > 1500 Ohm Max Pulse energy: Total output limited to 25uC per pulse Channels: Dual Channel Output plugs: Fully shielded: touch proof Waveform: Asymmetrical rectangular bi-phasic. TENS: 2-150 Hz in steps of 1, 50-300 uS in steps of 5 10-120 Hz, 50-350 uS...
  • Page 38 STANDARD SYMBOLS This symbol means “Refer to Instruction Manual” TYPE BF EQUIPMENT: Equipment providing a degree of protection against electric shock, with isolated applied part. Indicates that this device has conductive contact with the end user. Attention! Please follow the instructions in the User Manual. Do not dispose in household waste (see section 17).

  • Page 39: Emc Precautions

    IP22 EMC Precautions Wireless communications equipment such as wireless home network devices, mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies can affect this equipment and should be kept at least a distance d = 3,3 m away from the equipment. (Note.

  • Page 40: Tens Dermatomes

    TENS DERMATOMES...

  • Page 41: Ems Electrode Placement Chart

    EMS Electrode Placement Chart...
  • Page 44 Distributed by: Manufactured by: TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Longmead Business Park, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel +44(0) 1372 723434 Email: ask@tenscare.co.uk www.tenscare.co.uk Pub Ref I- ST2-UK Rev 3.7 6.17...

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