Programme Settings - TensCare TouchTENS XL-Y1 Instructions For Use Manual

The following grid summarises the programmes available and
how they vary.
Pr Output Sensation
A Constant Tingling/Pins and needles sensation.
Increase strength slowly until a strong
but comfortable sensation.
B Constant Pulsing or tapping sensation associated
with muscle contractions. Increase the
strength to a level that just produces
muscle activity.
C Burst Stimulus is delivered in bursts, i.e. a
group of pulses rather than a single
pulse. You will get muscle activity at a
lower strength and thus you may find it
more comfortable.
D Constant Is similar to B, but has a Freq specifically
recommended for nausea, travel sickness and
morning sickness (see body map for position
of electrode pads).
E Constant This is similar to A, but has deeper penetration
and a stronger feel. It is more likely to produce
muscle contractions at a lower strength
F Strength This is similar to E, but with the strength
Modulated modulating continuously, this gives a pleasant
slow relaxing massage sensation.
G Frequency This changes the frequency every 3 minutes,
Modulated stepping from 2 to 110 Hz. This constant change
helps to prevent accommodation occurring.
2, 10, 50, 80, 90, 100,110Hz
H HAN This changes the frequency from 2 to 100 Hz
Alternating every 3 seconds. It is claimed to be the most
effective form of TENS, but may be
less comfortable.
* F - The user increases the strength to the desired level in the first 7 seconds. The strength
drops down 90% over a period of 6 seconds and then gradually starts increasing again to the
original setting over a period of 6 sec.
* G - The frequency starts at 2Hz and after every 3 minutes shifts to the next frequency setting.
After 21 minutes it returns back to 2 Hz and starts the cycle over again. NB Specifications are
nominal and subject to variation from the listed values.
Specific Uses Frequ- Pulse
ency Hz Width
µS
Pain Gate 110
Not for injured 4 200
muscles
Endorphin
Release
Not for injured 100 200
muscles in 2Hz
burst
Pain Gate/
Endorphin
Menstrual pain, 10 200
nausea, travel
sickness and
morning sickness.
Not for injured
muscles
Endorphin
Release
Pain Gate 110 200
Pain Gate 110 200
Pain Gate 2-110 200
in
7 steps
Pain Gate/ 100/2 100
Endorphin /200
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USAGE
TENS can be used for as long as is necessary. Continuous
treatment is fine, but electrode pads should be repositioned
regularly (at least every 12 hours) to allow the skin to be exposed
to the air.
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The Endorphin Release modes work better when the strength is
high enough to cause small muscle contractions. Best results are
achieved at between 20 and 40 minutes. Longer use may cause
muscle ache.
8. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME SETTINGS
• Frequency (measured in Hz - pulses per second)
PAIN GATE: A high frequency of 110Hz is good at blocking
pain signals.
ENDORPHINE RELEASE: A low frequency of 4 or 10Hz allows
for the release of endorphins, the body's natural morphine-like
substances.
• Pulse Width (measure in µS - millionths of a second)
The Touch TENS unit has pulse widths of 50 and 200 µS. Higher
Pulse Widths are more likely to cause muscle contractions.
• Constant and Burst Modes
Constant mode is when the sensation is continuous as against
Burst mode when the sensation, is as its name implies, is one of
on and off.
• Modulation Modes
Modulation is when either the frequency or pulse width sweep
across range of settings. This enables the body to receive many
different signals and can be very beneficial and lessen any effect
of accommodation. See programmes F and G.
• HAN Stimulation
Invented by a Professor Han, this alternates between high and
low frequencies to give - in theory - the best pain relief.
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