StimTec TARGET Instructions Manual

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FOREWORD

Read this manual carefully before using your StimTec

TARGET unit.

The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading

the "Warnings and Cautions", and subsequent chapters of

this manual.

Contraindications:

1. Do not use this device if you have a cardiac

pacemaker,

implanted metallic or electronic device, because this

may cause electric shock, burns, electrical

interference, or death.

2. Do not use this device if your pain syndromes are

undiagnosed.

1. Do not apply stimulation over your neck or mouth

because this could cause severe muscle spasms

resulting in closure of the airway, difficulty in

breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or

blood pressure.

2. Do not apply stimulation across your chest, because

the introduction of electrical current into the chest

may cause rhythm disturbances to your heart, which

could be lethal.

PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

implanted

WARNINGS

defibrillator,

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Page 1 PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOREWORD Read this manual carefully before using your StimTec TARGET unit. The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading the “Warnings and Cautions”, and subsequent chapters of this manual. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Contraindications: 1. Do not use this device if you have a cardiac...
Page 2 3. Do not apply stimulation over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins). 4. Do not apply stimulation over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions. 5. Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may not operate properly when the electrical stimulation device is in use.
Page 3 PRECAUTIONS 1. TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache. 2. TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies. 3. TENS devices have no curative value. 4. TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
Page 4 11. Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture. 12. Use caution following recent surgical procedures when stimulation may disrupt your healing process. 13. Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
Page 5 GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Do not immerse any part of the unit in water. 2. Do not place the unit close to excessive heat. 3. Do not use any electrodes which are less than 50mm X 50mm. 4. Use only the specified batteries: 2x 1.5volt AA Alkaline (LR6).
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Prescribing Information………………………..…… 1 Contents …...……………………….…………..….. 6 Operating Instructions ….………….……………… 7 Instruction for Use……………….…………..…….. 8 How to Assemble Your Unit…………….….……… 9 After Use…..……………………….….…..….…… 13 Operation of the STIMTEC TARGET Unit……..14 Specifications……………….…..………..…..…….. 18 Other Features…………………………...…..…… 21 Electrodes Placement…………………...………… 24 - 6 -...
Page 7: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTENDED USE The StimTec TARGET combines the treatment capabilities of a TENS device and EMS or NMES device all in one unit. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. The TENS settings are used to provide symptomatic pain...
Page 8: Instruction For Use
Then when the pulse ceases, the muscle relaxes and the cycle is repeated. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Your StimTec Target unit has been designed to be simple and easy to use. CONTENTS IN THE PACK Your StimTec Target pack should contain the following: 1 ...
Page 9: How To Assemble Your Unit
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR UNIT Assembly of the StimTec TARGET Unit is very simple and requires only five steps. STEP 1 BATTERY Remove the battery cover and insert the battery, as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.
Page 10 CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are fitted incorrectly. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire and keep them out of reach of children. The batteries must be removed from the unit if unit is not used for a long period of time.
Page 11 STEP 3 ELECTRODES Remove electrodes from the bag and connect to the leads. - 11 -...
Page 12 Remove the electrodes from the clear plastic shield and position on your body as required. STEP 5 READING Read “Operation of the StimTec TARGET Unit” on page 14, and decide how to use the unit for the treatment. - 12 -...
Page 13: After Use
NOTE: AFTER USE Always ensure that the unit is switched OFF before removing the electrodes. After use, return the electrodes to the clear plastic shields. There is no need to separate the lead wires from the electrodes. Life of the electrodes: When the electrodes initially lose their adhesive quality, it is possible to reactivate their adhesiveness by applying a fine spray of water.
Page 14: Operation Of The Stimtec Target Unit
OPERATION OF THE STIMTEC TARGET UNIT StimTec Target Unit is easy to operate using the keys shown in the following diagram. WHAT DOES EACH KEY DO This key switches the unit on or off. Press once and the unit is on, the LCD display located at the front of the unit will light up, there will be no feeling from either lead at this point as the intensity always starts at zero.
Page 15 There are a total of 33 programs available: For TENS treatment: Program 0-11 --- TENS Preset programs Program 12-19 --- TENS Manual programs For EMS treatment: Program 20-29 --- EMS Preset programs Program 30-33 --- EMS Manual programs In EMS preset modes (Prog 20- Prog 29) the treatment status symbols below will be displayed.
Page 16 When one of the above parameters has been selected, the corresponding digits or letters or symbols on the LCD are flashing, then you can use “+” or “–” key to adjust that parameter value. Press a “MENU” key to save the value and skip to the next parameter setting.
Page 17 For TENS preset modes (Prog 0- Prog 11), if a preset mode is working, press this key to skip a phase (sub-programs Ⓐ Ⓑ Ⓒ). For EMS preset modes (Prog 20- Prog 29), if a preset mode is working, press this key to choose the treatment status.
Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATION Model: StimTec Target Channel: Dual TENS: Intensity 0-150mA zero to peak at 500ohm load Frequency 1-150 Hz Pulse width 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180,190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250μs...
Page 19 effect. Use this program if you want produce endorphins at the painful area. The stimulation may reach the muscular contraction level. If the Pulse Rate will be increased, the stimulation level must be set to avoid the muscular contraction. Mode Constant C – Both Pulse Rate and Pulse Width are adjustable.
Page 20 stimulation level must be set to produce a gentle muscular contraction. Mode Burst C – 0.75 second Burst sequence = 0.25s on, 0.5s off. Both Pulse Rate and Pulse Width are adjustable. Default values are PR=100Hz and PW=150μs. The stimulation level must be set to produce a gentle muscular contraction.
Page 21: Other Features
OTHER FEATURES 1. When the unit is turned on, if any of the keys are not pressed within 5 minutes, it will automatically shut off. 2. When the treatment timer has been set, it begins to count down one minute by one minute and is displayed on the LCD.
Page 22 Waveform Information There are 5 types of waveforms: (1). Symmetrical Bi-Phasic rectangular waveform Amplitude Time (2). Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic rectangular waveform Amplitude Time (3). Mono-Phasic positive waveform Amplitude Time - 22 -...
Page 23 (4). Mono-Phasic negative waveform Amplitude Time (5). Alternated Bi-Phasic rectangular waveform Amplitude Time - 23 -...
Page 24: Electrodes Placement
ELECTRODES PLACEMENT Please study the body maps in this guide, which illustrate placement of the electrodes depending on your symptoms. Examples of electrodes placement for TENS: 0 – NECK PAIN Using both leads, place the electrodes at the back of the neck and over the top of your shoulders.
Page 25 1 – TORTICOLLIS Using a single channel, place the electrodes, over the area of maximum pain. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 25 -...
Page 26 2 – LOW BACK PAIN Using both leads, place electrodes on either side of the spine, crossing the channels, at the site of pain. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 26 -...
Page 27 3 – SCIATICA Using both leads, take the first lead and place the electrode with the black adapter on your lower back on one side of your spine, and the second electrode with the red adapter at the top of the back of your leg. With the second lead, place the other two electrodes lower down as illustrated.
Page 28 4 – EPICONDYLITIS Using both leads, place electrodes on either side of the elbow. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 28 -...
Page 29 5 – WRIST PAIN Using a single channel, place the electrodes over the area of maximum pain on each side of the wrist. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 29 -...
Page 30 6 – KNEE PAIN (CHRONIC) Using both leads, place electrodes over the top and base of the knee. Avoid placing directly on the kneecap. Below are two common application techniques. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 30 -...
Page 31 7 – ANKLE SPRAIN Using both leads, place an electrode from one lead on either side of the leg, and the other electrode on your ankle. The electrodes from the other lead will be placed along the affected nerve. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 31 -...
Page 32 8 – KNEE PAIN (ACUTE) Using both leads, place electrodes over the top and base of the knee. Avoid placing directly on the kneecap. Below are two common application techniques. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 32 -...
Page 33 9 – HIP PAIN (COXALGIA) Using both lead wires, place one electrode from each lead wire on your lower back on the side of the spine related to the affected hip. The remaining electrodes must be placed on the area of pain, on your hip. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 33 -...
Page 34 10 – MENSTRUAL PAIN Using both lead wires, place electrodes over the tummy area as shown. 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 34 -...
Page 35 11 – MIGRAINE Using only 2 electrodes, place each on the back of the neck. Note: Do not place electrodes on the side or front of the neck. 1B 1R MIGRAINE (ADDITIONAL POSITION) Using only 2 electrodes, place one on the left temple, and the other on the back of your right hand between your thumb and first finger.
Page 36 Examples of electrodes placement for EMS: Please Note: Simply select your program mode, and then place electrodes on the required treatment area according to the following diagrams. 20 – TRICEPS 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 36 -...
Page 37 21 – LATISSIMUS DORSI 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 37 -...
Page 38 22 – SPINALIS MUSCLE (BACK) 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 38 -...
Page 39 23 – GLUTEUS 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 39 -...
Page 40 24 – HAMSTRINGS 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 40 -...
Page 41 25 – CALVES 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 41 -...
Page 42 26 – BREAST 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 42 -...
Page 43 27 – ABDOMEN 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 43 -...
Page 44 28 – ABDOMEN + WAIST 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 44 -...
Page 45 29 – THIGHS 1B =Channel 1 black / 1R =Channel 1 red 2B =Channel 2 black / 2R =Channel 2 red - 45 -...
Page 46 ELECTRODES The electrodes that are supplied with your STIMTEC TARGET Unit are self-adhesive and can be used several times. Skin must be allowed to breathe, so the electrodes should be removed periodically. When not in use, the electrodes should be placed onto the clear plastic shield.