General Information On Intensity Settings; General Information - schwa-medico EMP 2 PRO Instruction Manual

Program U10, U11, U17: TENS
Frequency:
Pulse width:
Stimulation time:
Program U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, U19,U21: Muscle stimulation
Frequency:
Pulse width:
Rising ramp:
Work phase:
Falling ramp:
Pause:
Stimulation time:
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General information on intensity settings

Do not try to achieve a too high level of intensity. Set the intensity in such a way that you get a
comfortable feeling during the stimulation. Increase the intensity carefully to a tolerable
maximum, and then reduce it slightly step by step to a comfortable level. Please note that the
intensity settings change depending on the stimulation area and time. This is normal and can be
explained as follows:
Resistance of the skin: Dry skin has a lower conductivity level than wet skin (due to sweating).
The skin does not show the same resistance to linear current on all parts of the body. For
example, the resistance level of horny skin can be twice that of the skin in the hollow of the knee.
The innervation differs greatly according to the area of the body. This results in a difference of
sensitivity.
Volume of the muscle mass: If you stimulate muscles with a high volume you will automatically
need to set a higher intensity than for the stimulation of small muscles.
Muscle fatigue: A tired muscle will only tolerate a lower intensity.
Age of electrodes: Self-adhesive electrodes do not last forever. The number of use depends on
the quality of the electrodes but also on the skin of the user. Old electrodes have a higher
resistance and their conductivity levels decline. It is important to replace electrodes regularly.
Adaption to the current: The nerves adapt rapidly to the current. It is normal to feel "less
current" after a few minutes of stimulation with specific parameters. In such a case feel free to
increase the intensity in order to get the best results.
Frequency and pulse width: Frequencies and pulse widths differ depending on the program.
Therefore the intensity cannot be set at the same level for all the programs even if the electrodes
are placed in the same position. The higher the frequency is set, the lower you will be able to set
the intensity. The higher the pulse width is set, the lower you will be able to set the intensity.

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Adjustments, modifications and repairs
The manufacturer is only responsible for the safety and performance of the EMP 2 PRO when
readjustments, alterations and repairs are carried out by authorized persons and when the EMP 2
PRO is used in accordance with the operating instructions.
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20 Hz - 120 Hz
70 µs - 500 µs
1 - 99 min.
20 Hz - 120 Hz
70 µs - 500 µs
1 - 4 s
1 - 25 s
1 s
1 - 25 s
1 - 99 min. (Fig. 12)