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Summary of Contents for IBP ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATOR
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Page 4: Product Information
Muscle fibres can also be relie- ved. The electrical nerve stimulator acts via two different me- chanisms: • The electrical pulse acts on the nerve fibres and can prevent pain signals from being sent on to the brain. -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
The settings for the therapy must be made under the doctor's supervision! Contra-indications: (see ”Correct use” on Page 6) Scope of delivery • Electrical nerve stimulator • Block battery (9 V) • Operating instructions • Case... -
Page 6: Correct Use
Correct use The electrical acupuncture unit is used to directly stimu- late the nerves by way of electrical pulses. The unit is used for self-treatment of discomfort and pain, tension and stress-related problems. Other areas of use and possible acupuncture points will be outlined in these operating instructions. - Page 7 Do not use the unit on the eyelids or on the front of the neck (only after consul- ting a doctor) or so that electricity is con- ducted via the heart (e.g. in the direct proximity of the heart) or brain (e.g. on the temples).
- Page 8 General safety and warning instructions Read these operating instructions care- fully before using the electrical nerve sti- mulator! The operating instructions must be followed and the unit must be used correctly! Keep the unit is a safe place away from children.
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Page 10: Putting Into Operation
Putting into operation Note: A 9 V block battery is provided to operate the unit. It is always possible to use a rechargeable battery. However, in this case it must be noted that the battery is charged up before use. Also note that alkali batteries have a higher ca- pacity and service life than rechargeable bat- teries. - Page 11 > Remove the transparent protec- tive cap of the stimulation pins. > Set the intensity regulator to the level recommended by your doctor. This switches on the unit and the indicator on the unit li- ghts up. > Gently guide the stimulation pins with circular movements over the parts of the skin discus- sed with your doctor (see ”Doc-...
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Page 12: Changing The Battery
Changing the battery > Open the battery compartment by pressing on the napped surface and pulling off the cover at the same time. > To remove the battery, press it down slightly at the front and pull it out of the hou- sing with the aid of the tape. - Page 13 Care > Switch off the unit when it is not in use. > Regularly check the state and charging capacity of the battery, because the function and the storage time are limited by the battery's service life. > Remove the batteries from the unit if you are not going to use it for a long time.
- Page 15 Output curves = 0.1 s Prf = 10 Hz = 0.001 s Output curve shape [k ] Load impedance [k ] Load impedance [mA] 4.1 4.125 4.15 4.175 4.2 4.225 4.25 4.275...
- Page 16 Effective voltage Effective voltage [mA]...
- Page 17 Doctor's setting recommendations Discuss the course of treatment with your doctor. He/she will advise you on the duration, frequency and intensity of use. Application period and frequency Unless otherwise stated by the doctor, treatment is re- commended 3 to 5 times daily, each time for a period of 3-5 minutes.
- Page 18 Ask your doctor to note his recommendations here: Therapie 1 Recommended treatment points: Recommended intensity: Recommended duration: Recommended frequency:...
- Page 19 Therapie 2 Recommended treatment points: Recommended intensity: Recommended duration: Recommended frequency: The following is an overview of the possible uses for electro-acupuncture:...
- Page 20 Test electro-acupuncture Headaches Headaches have many causes, e.g. migraine, engor- gement, problems with the sinuses or teeth, over-exer- tion, fatigue, tension, pressure etc. Try to reduce the discomfort by exciting the points shown in the drawings, either di- rectly or by stroking over them in circular movements.
- Page 21 Test electro-acupuncture Back problems Most back problems affect the lower back. The most frequent causes are sudden vigorous movements, a poor body posture, over-extended muscles, lifting incorrectly, menstrual problems etc. Try to reduce the discomfort by exciting the points shown in the drawings, either direct- ly or by stroking over them in circular movements.
- Page 22 Test electro-acupuncture Sleeping disorders Sleeping disorders can be triggered by, among other things, stress, a change in sleeping environment, high altitude (holidays in the moun- tains), a sudden over-sensitivi- ty to quiet noises, heavy meals, excessively intensive Figure 8 physical exercise etc. Try to reduce the discomfort by exciting the points shown in the drawings, either directly...
- Page 23 Test electro-acupuncture Shoulder problems Shoulder problems can be caused by heavy physical work, over-stretched muscles, a poor body postu- re (e.g. when working at a desk or computer), general over-exertion, a trauma or a direct impact on the shoul- Figure 11 der, bursitis, arthritis, rheu- matism etc.
- Page 24 Test electro-acupuncture Elbow problems Elbow problems can be caused by carrying heavy objects, over- exertion during sports (tennis el- bow), generally over-extended or over-exerted muscles, a direct impact on the elbow in the event of a fall, bursitis, arthritis, rheu- matism etc.
- Page 25 Test electro-acupuncture Knee problems Knee problems can be caused by wear and tear, over-exertion (e.g. during jogging), over-ex- tended or over-exerted muscles or ligaments, general over-exer- tion, a trauma or a direct impact on the knee (e.g. in the event of a fall), bursitis, arthritis, rheuma- tism etc.
- Page 26 Test electro-acupuncture Neck problems Neck problems can be caused by sitting for long periods, a poor body or head posture, over-extended or over-exerted muscles, general over-exertion, or incorrect (e.g. jerky) head movements, arthritis, rheumatism etc. Try to reduce the discomfort by exciting the points shown Figure 20 in the drawings, either directly...
- Page 27 Test electro-acupuncture Acute pain In the case of acute pain such as colic or acute sto- mach problems, it is often possible to achieve rapid pain relief with electro-acu- puncture. Even if you succeed in relie- ving the pain, it is essential to consult your physician Figure 24: Can contribute about such pains!
- Page 28 Test electro-acupuncture Nervousness States of nervousness can often be successfully trea- ted by electro-acu- puncture. Significant calming often results after only a single treatment. Permanent harmonisation is often only achievable with just a few treatments. Figure 28 Figure 29: Inside Figure 30 Figure 31: Inside...
- Page 29 Test electro-acupuncture Gastritis Heartburn, satiation and strong pain in the stomach can cause gastritis. Chronic gastritis can mani- fest itself in the form of loss of appetite, general fatigue and a feeling of emptiness in the stomach. Electro-acu- puncture can relieve the pain, but not its cause.
- Page 30 Test electro-acupuncture This infectious disease is most- ly transmitted during the cold months via droplet infection (coughing, sneezing). If there is no chill and high fever in the event of a respiratory infec- tion, a mild cold is normally involved. Always consult a doctor if Figure 36 fever persists!
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Page 31: Bronchial Asthma
Test electro-acupuncture Bronchial asthma Electro-acupuncture can be very effective against asth- ma. Even in the case of chronic asthma, reduction of the spasticity is frequent- ly possible with electro-acu- puncture. Figure 40: InsideInside Figure 41: Helps the expulsion of tough and stubborn phlegm Figure 42 Figure 43... -
Page 32: Skin Conditions
Test electro-acupuncture Skin conditions Electro-acupuncture can be used to treat numerous skin conditions such as acne, herpes, psoriasis and ecze- ma. The treatment is not performed directly on the affected areas, but instead via the meridians of the lungs and of the colon. A change in eating habits is also often necessary. - Page 33 Test electro-acupuncture High blood pressure High blood pressure is not painful — and this is exactly what makes it so insidious and dangerous. Alcohol and smoking or the wrong type of food, stress and an unhealthy lifestyle are parti- cular risk factors. Blood pressure fluctuations require medical treatment! Figure 48: Outside...
- Page 34 Test electro-acupuncture Low blood pressure Symptoms can include cold limbs, a difficulty in concentra- tion, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, flickering eyes etc. Besides vascular training such as brush massage, hot and cold baths and hot and cold showers, sport etc., you can also try to reduce the problems by excitation of the points shown in the drawing,...
- Page 35 Test electro-acupuncture Invigoration and refreshment Persons who, after a long day, still have to work late, schoolchildren and students working through the night and many others who for some reason suffer from a lack of energy will find the invigora- ting and refreshing effect of electro-acupuncture very useful.