Introduction - TensCare TouchTENS XL-Y1 Instructions For Use Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

Device Description & Principles of Design
The Touch Tens is a dual Channel TENS unit with pre-set energy
output levels for easy use. A choice of eight pre-set programmes
is available . The operation of the controls is described in detail
in Sections 9 & 10.
The Tenscare Touch TENS is a dual channel TENS.
It has:
• two independent strength controls
• 60 mA output over 500 Ohm load
• 8 pre-set programmes including Burst, Strength and
Frequency Modulation, and Han
• Programme Timer
• Compliance Memory
2. HOW "TENS" WORKS
T.E.N.S. stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
T.E.N.S. stimulates your body's own natural defences against
pain, namely the release of endorphins. T.E.N.S. is totally safe
and has been used successfully by thousands of pain sufferers.
TENS sends a gentle stimulation through the skin which
works in TWO ways:-
Pain Gate
Stimulating the sensory nerves, which carry touch and temperature
signals. These nerves go to the same connections in the spine
as the nerves carrying pain. A strong sensory signal will block the
pain signal travelling up the spine to the brain, this is known as
closing the "Pain Gate" and takes effect quite quickly after the
unit is switched on. You can use TENS several times a day, for
as long as you like.
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Endorphin Release
At low frequency settings, and slightly stronger output, TENS
drives the motor nerves to produce a small repetitive muscle
contraction. This is seen by the brain as exercise, and this
promotes release of Endorphins – your body's own natural pain
killer. The relief builds up and normally takes about 40 minutes to
reach a maximum level which can last for hours after the machine
is switched off.
By using TENS you can expect to achieve a significant reduction
in pain if not complete pain relief.
3. SIDE EFFECTS
There are no known side effects to TENS use and long-term
TENS use is not harmful.
4. CONTENTS
The pack contains:
• Touch TENS Pain Relief unit
• Belt Clip
• 2 x Leadwire
• Pack of 4, 50x50mm, self-adhesive electrode pads
(item code: E-CM5050)
• 2 x AA 1.5V(Type LR6) alkaline batteries
• Instruction Manual
• Storage Pouch
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