Summary of Contents for Massage Therapy Concepts VPod
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User Manual for VPod TENS, EMS & NMES Units At Massage Therapy Concepts, we have one simple goal: To develop products that will fall synonymous with high-quality products, ease of use and premium customer service. With our brand, we hope to impact people's lives and offer the most innovative, relaxing and therapeutic, health and personal care products.
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Electrodes are placed on the skin at the point of pain. The VPod has fifteen TENS modes. Refer to the VPod Modes section for the list.
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• Acupuncture Chart Operating your VPod Your VPod may need to be charged for up to an hour before your first use and when the battery level is low. To charge your VPod, insert the micro-USB plug of the adapter cable into the VPOD.
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Then to connect with VPro. tap START. Then tap Next. Tap the blue circle. Then push the power button on the VPod. Device A has been Your device shows Select the treatment paired. Tap Next. the 24 TENS and time of 0-60 minutes EMS modes.
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When a mode is To begin your TENS To add a device, tap – activated, tap or EMS session, tap the menu symbol to select the intensity and tap Add device. icon. from 1-20. Tap the Device B on Device B has been Device B is active.
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7. When finished with your session, turn off the VPod by pressing its power button. Remove the VPod from the pad. Remove the electrode pad from your body and place it on the electrode pad holder to protect the adhesive side of the pad.
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(needles) into specific spots to remove blocks and boost the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. VPod acupuncture simulates the same sensation without Acupuncture needles, by utilizing electronic pulses to achieve the sensation of differing needle depths. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, it corrects imbalances in the flow of Qi through channels known as meridians.
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Tapping is a light percussion movement, often appropriate for small areas of the body. By tapping the tendons or muscles, you increase the body’s natural blood flow and oxygen supply to the target area. It breaks up the lactic acid and muscular toxins and can reduce stress while relaxing the muscles.
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The stretching mode is designed to extend the limb muscles while releasing tension. It helps to improve the muscle's elasticity and achieve muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. It increases blood flow to your muscles and helps maintain a range of motion in the joints.
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Kneading simulates the thumb fingers and palms of a real massage therapist. It focuses on hypertension and stress and helps to break that down by returning full range of motion and flexibility while treating tight muscles and decreases pain. It helps improve blood circulation, thereby promoting overall body strength and well-being.
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This mode helps preserve muscle mass in patients who are currently immobile. It is often used for post-operative patients dealing with severe muscle atrophy and lack of coordination. For athletes, use this mode to transmit bio- electrical pulses for faster muscle growth. Muscle Growth Rubbing mode is a mechanical stimulation of tissue that applies rhythmic pressure to provide the sensation of...
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This mode helps speed up recovery after high-intensity workouts and allow you to train harder. The muscle pumping activity helps with circulation and decreases swelling in the lower limbs without requiring additional impact or exercise. Recovery Striking massage simulates a series of light, brisk, striking actions applied with clenched fists, used to produce stimulation.
NMES treats muscle atrophy and stimulates the muscle when the individual is in a resting state. NMES targets the muscle itself, specifically through the motor nerves. This creates a muscle contraction to recruit more muscle fibers when training, warming up or recovering. NMES Electrode Guidelines 1.
2. Do not use this unit near shortwave therapy equipment. 3. Do not place electrode pads near your heart. 4. Stop using the VPod immediately if you feel your body abnormal, or if you suspect the VPod is not operating normally.
("Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Massage Therapy Concepts will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product.
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITIED BY APPLICABLE LAW. MASSAGE THERAPY CONCEPTS DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS.
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