Programme Information - TensCare iTouch easy Instructions For Use Manual

6. PROGRAMME INFORMATION

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Frequency (measured in Hz - pulses per second)
A frequency of 110 Hz is good at blocking pain signals.
A low frequency of 4 or 10 Hz allows for the release of endorphins,
the body's natural morphine-like substances.
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Pulse Width (measured in µS - millionths of a second)
The "itouch easy" units offer a range of pulse widths from 50 to 250 µS.
The feeling through the pads will vary depending on the pulse width.
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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.
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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.
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Han Stimulation
Professor Han in China found that alternating very low (2Hz) and
medium (110Hz) frequency gave best pain relief in his research studies.
See programme H.
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PROGRAMME SETTINGS
Programme Output
A Constant
B Constant
C
Burst 2 bursts of 100Hz per sec.
D Constant
E Constant
*F
Modulated Strength/
Duration
**G Modulated
***H
Han Stimulation
*F - The pulse width modulates from 50 up to 250 and back in 12 seconds,
whilst intensity is modulating from chosen level down 70% and back.
**G - The frequency modulates from 20 -100 and back in 12 seconds.
***H - The frequency is set at 2 Hz for 3 seconds and then changes to
110Hz for 3 seconds. This is repeated continuously.
Frequency Hz Pulse Width µS
110 50
4 200
10 200
110 200
110 50-250
20-110 200
2Hz/110Hz 200/100
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