Pain Relief Programmes - TensCare OVA+ Instructions For Use Manual

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Do NOT ignore any allergic reaction to
the electrode pads: If a skin irritation
develops, stop using TENS, as this type of
electrodes may not be suitable for you. You
may need to contact your healthcare
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Caution. Do not immerse your device in
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sources of high humidity such as a nebulizer
or kettle as this may cause it to cease to
operate correctly.
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safe operation of the unit and will invalidate
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Caution. Do not use this device with
electrodes other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
from specification.
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suitable
THE FOLLOWING
Performance may vary

7. PAIN RELIEF programmes

The "Ova+" offers four preset clinically tested
programmes which are displayed on the
screen as 1, 2, 3, 4. Each programme
relieves pain in a different way. It is
important to try all four programmes to find
which suits you the best. It is also sensible
to change from one programme to another
regularly in order to prevent
unduly accommodating to one
programme.
programme 1 has a constant output that
produces a tingling sensation, activating the
Pain Gate. It is the programme that is likely
to result in the greatest pain relief.
programme 2 also has a constant output but,
due to a different pulse width, it will feel less
strong than programme A.
programme 3 contains a burst signal thus the
feeling will be one
programme can have the advantage of
achieving, for a time, ongoing residual pain
relief after the "Ova+" has been switched off.
programme 4 is a fast tapping/vibrating
sensation. This setting uses the Endorphin
Release mechanism, and has been shown to
soothe over-excited nerves.
your body
particular
of pulsing. This
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