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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
  • Page 2 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 UP PROG button...
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Sports TENS 2. TensCare stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for the applications in the areas of gentle electrotherapy, muscle toning, continence management and pain relief during labour. Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT ..........................28 UNIT INFORMATION ......................29 14.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY ....................29 14.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................30 SETTING UP AND USING SPORTS TENS 2 ............... 32 15.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY ..................... 32 15.2. INSTALLING THE BATTERY ................... 33 15.3.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS USED Attention! Please follow the instructions in the user’s instructions for use. 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. This symbol on the unit means “Refer to instructions for use”.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION children without medical supervision. Device Description & Principles of Design SPORTS TENS The Sports TENS 2 combines the treatment FEATURES capabilities of a TENS device, an EMS or NMES device, and a relaxing massage • Dual Channel stimulator in one unit.

  • Page 7: How 'Ems' Works

    If the Sports TENS 2 detects the unit electrical stimuli to the muscles of our body. is not properly connected to you (for example if EMS uses external electrical impulses that work the electrode pads or leads come loose) then through the skin to stimulate the nerves the unit switches the intensity to zero.

  • Page 8: How 'Tens' Works

    Through integrated massage technology, the Scientifically, the pain gate works by the release Sports TENS 2 Digital TENS/EMS also offers of a chemical in the synapse at spinal level that the possibility of reducing muscular tension and inhibits transmission of pain signal.

  • Page 9: Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions

    osteo-arthritis and sometimes non-painful cause erroneous operation of the device. conditions such as travel sickness. Stimulation in the direct vicinity of an implanted device may affect some models. • You can use low frequency (<10 Hz) Stimulation on the front of the neck can programmes on acupuncture points, to affect your...
  • Page 10 Prolonged use at high settings may cause muscle injury or tissue inflammation. The Sports TENS 2 is capable of Note: Electrode pads supplied have delivering outputs in excess of 10 mA (RMS) or no measurable latex content.

  • Page 11: Information About The Programme Settings

    If this The Sports TENS 2 unit has pulse widths of 20 happens, simply reduce the strength of the to 350 μs. Generally speaking, the higher the machine or allow your muscles to rest until the pulse width, the more "aggressive"...
  • Page 12 Note: The Sports TENS 2 uses only the Work stimulation and the Rest period). The biphasic pulse waveform, as it Sports TENS 2 has a fixed ramp time of 1.5 s reduces the strain on the muscle, up and 0.75 s down.

  • Page 13: Tens Programmes

    It is suitable to be used for that suits you. chronic pains such as back pain & arthritis, but not for injured muscles where the contractions may delay healing. The Sports TENS 2 has 10 preset pain relief This frequency also known...

  • Page 14: Manual Programmes

    application on acupuncture point C6 for now just shorthand for the settings they used in nausea, travel and morning sickness. their research. Programme 4 & 5: Reduced pulse width is ideal for treating nerve rich areas (tension type headache, facial pain, P + E –...

  • Page 15: Ems Programmes

    EMS PROGRAMMES 9.1. EMS PROGRAMMES SETTINGS Work Active Rest Prog Preset/ Prog Phase time Pulse width (μs) Time Frequen Amplitu- Freq Time Manual (min) cy (Hz) de % (Hz) (μs) Preset Warm 200 280 340 300 Train 200 280 340 Cool 200 280 340 600 Preset...

  • Page 16: Preset Programmes

    Before selecting an EMS programme, you will Increasing the flow of blood circulation and need to select a mode: modifying the metabolism of the lipocytes. To help stimulate the subcutaneous deposits of fat. MODE I is for small muscles like the face and To assist reduce or eliminate the Orange Peel hands.

  • Page 17: Manual Programmes

    This is because muscle fibres can only activate area ungraceful or even embarrassing. a limited number of times a minute (about 1000) Sports TENS 2 helps to tone, firm and lift the without becoming fatigued. triceps and the biceps as it allows you to generate contractions in this specific muscle 9.4.
  • Page 18 Some secondary effects may subsist but they should be temporary. Face (Mode I): Using the Sports TENS 2 is a non-invasive Note: You might notice mild skin option for helping lift and/or tighten the soft redness at the site of the electrode tissues of the face, improving facial muscle tone pads after the treatment session.

  • Page 19: Massage Programmes

    can first feel the tingling, or to as high as you After treatment tingling sensations can stand without causing pain. continue or your skin may feel numb, this is normal. Increase the intensity until you feel a very smooth tensing under the pads, there should be little visible movement.
  • Page 20 Constant Constant Constant Constant Constant Constant 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 1 pulses 30 pulses 33 pulses 26 pulses 20 pulses...

  • Page 21: Programme Usage

    10.2. PROGRAMME USAGE MANUAL PROGRAMMES You can use the massage programmes to When a programme has manual settings relieve stiffness caused by incorrect posture available, MANUAL will be displayed. The caused by work (sitting for extended periods at manual programmes TENS a desk, work on the computer, driving for long programmes 11 and 12 as well as the EMS...

  • Page 22: Electrode Pads

    5. To confirm your selection and go to the next When HOUR appears (or previous) parameter press +MENU or - and the number of the MENU. right is flashing, adjust 6. Once the changes are complete, press the the time with the + and - buttons and confirm with return button to confirm.
  • Page 23 If the pain is in, or close to, your spine you can Dermatomes place one pad either side of the spine. TENS only works at the level of one vertebra of the spine. The nerves carrying pain and the Note: See examples of positioning in TENS stimulation into each vertebra cover an the instructions enclosed with your area of the body called a Dermatome.

  • Page 24: Ems Electrode Placement

    BACK OF ARM - TRICEPS 12.2. EMS ELECTRODE PLACEMENT Electrode placement for EMS is very important for obtaining the best results. Place two electrode pads 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 25 STOMACH – ABDOMINALS 2 SHOULDERS & TRAPEZIUS STOMACH – ABDOMINALS 1 BUTTOCKS – GLUTE...
  • Page 26 BACK OF THIGH – HAMSTRINGS BACK OF LOWER LEG - CALF FRONT OF THIGH – QUADRICEPS Face treatment with optional electrode pads You can use the programme 7 (with MODE I) stimulate the muscles around the face muscles. You will notice the muscles working straight away from the slight twitching.
  • Page 27 FOREHEAD & EYE – Pad placement with the JAW & NECK – Pad placement with the optional small circular electrode pads (E- optional small circular electrode pads (E- CM25). CM25). CHEEKS & EYE – Pad placement with the To stimulate all the muscles on one or either optional small circular electrode pads (E- side of the face, it is recommended to use the CM25).

  • Page 28: Massage Electrode Placement

    CIRCULATION & SWOLLEN LEGS 12.3. MASSAGE ELECTRODE PLACEMENT NECK & TENSION HEADACHE Poor return of blood to the heart is a common problem leading to swollen legs and varicose veins. The programme 8 supports what is known as the venous pump. Waste products SHOULDERS &...

  • Page 29: Content

    The pack contains: some of the tackiness of the pad by adding • 1 x Sports TENS 2 unit a tiny drop of water on each pad and • 2 x Lead wires (L-ST2) spreading around.

  • Page 30: Unit Information

    UNIT INFORMATION 14.1. CONTROLS & DISPLAY Programme Mode selected selected Preset/Manual Pulse width Frequency Time selected Output or phase Channel 2 intensity Channel 1 ON/OFF intensity Channel 1 Channel 2 controls controls Programme selector Parameters confirmation Parameters selectors Mode selector Menu selectors Output active indicators...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    PROGRAMME CONTROL 14.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The button marked P is the programme control. ON/OFF The Sports TENS 2 has: To turn the unit ON, press the • 10 preset TENS ON/OFF button and hold for 3 to 5 seconds until •...
  • Page 32 The strength control buttons will not operate until the unit is properly connected to you. If the Sports TENS 2 detects a KEYPAD LOCK disconnection in either channel it will If you do not press any keys for 10...

  • Page 33: Setting Up And Using Sports Tens 2

    SETTING UP AND USING When the battery is charged, the indicator light SPORTS TENS 2 on the cradle will change from orange to green. 15.1. CHARGING THE BATTERY The Sports TENS 2 is powered by a type BL6F rechargeable Li-ion battery. separate charging cradle and power adaptor with interchangeable plug are included in the kit.

  • Page 34: Installing The Battery

    2) Place the electrode pads on the skin, see 1) Remove the battery cover by pressing section 12. down the centre of the battery cover and 3) If you are using your Sports TENS 2 while slide downwards. moving, you can attach the unit to your belt...

  • Page 35: Training Session

    Wipe dry. selected area and apply the electrode pads • as described in section 12.2. for EMS Do not immerse your Sports TENS 2 unit programmes, in section 12.3. for Massage in water. programmes and as described on the •...

  • Page 36: Emc

    ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS distributor (see back cover for contact details), (WEEE) by mail order from TensCare, by telephone using a credit or debit card, or through the One of the provisions of the European Directive TensCare website.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    For hygiene reasons, please do not include repairs are carried out without authority from used electrode pads. Send only the unit and TensCare Ltd. lead wires. We will repair, or at our option replace free of charge, any parts necessary to correct material...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TensCare or your local supplier or distributor (address on back cover) for advice. Contact TensCare customer service on +44 (0) 1372 723 434. Our staff are trained to assist you with most issues you may have experienced, without the need to send your product in for service.

  • Page 39: General Specification

    GENERAL SPECIFICATION Waveform Asymmetrical rectangular bi-phasic Amplitude (over 1 kOhm load) 99 mA zero to peak +ve in 99 steps +/- 10% Output plug Fully shielded: touch proof Channels Dual channel Batteries BL-6F Li-Ion battery 3.7V 1100mAh Weight 95 g without batteries Dimensions 114 x 56 x 23 mm Safety Classification...
  • Page 40 RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY WHEN YOU RETURN YOUR PRODUCT FOR REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. NAME: ADDRESS: POSTCODE: DAYTIME TELEPHONE: E-MAIL: MODEL: DATE OF PURCHASE: ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE DO NOT SEND IN ELECTRODE PADS RETAILER’S NAME: RETAILER’S ADDRESS: RETAILER’S POSTCODE: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM YOU ARE EXPERIENCING: WARRANTY IS VOID UNLESS THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS COMPLETED AND CORRECT.
  • Page 41 Notes...
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  • Page 43 TensCare aim to give you the best possible product and service. We listen to your suggestions and are constantly trying to improve our products. We also want to learn about the way our products are used, and the benefits they give. If you have anything you would like to share with us, please contact: www.tenscare.co.uk...
  • Page 44 Distributed by: Manufactured by: TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel: +44(0) 1372 723434 www.tenscare.co.uk Pub No.: I-ST2-UK Rev 4.0 07/19...

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