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is also achieved by preventing pain from being passed on into nerve fibres
(above all through high-frequency pulses) and increasing the secretion of the
body's own endorphines which reduce awareness of pain through their effect
on the central nervous system. The method is scientifically underpinned and
medically approved.
Any symptoms indicating TENS application must be clarified with the doctor
in charge of your treatment. The latter will also give you information on the
respective benefits of TENS self-treatment.
TENS is clinically tested and approved with the following applications:
• Back pain, particularly also lumbar and cervical spine problems
• Joint pain (e.g. knee joint, hip joint, shoulder)
• Neuralgia
• Headaches
• Women's period pains
• Pain after injuries to musculoskeletal system
• Pain with circulatory problems
• Chronic pain through various causes
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a widespread and generally rec-
ognised method and has been used for years in sports and rehabilitation
medicine. In the sports and fitness field, one of the uses of EMS is as a sup-
plement to conventional muscle training, in order to increase the efficiency
of muscle groups and adapt physical proportions to the desired aesthetic
results. EMS application goes in two directions. On the one hand, a targeted
strengthening of musculature can be produced (activating application) and
on the other hand a relaxing, resting effect can also be achieved (relaxing
application).
Active application includes the following:
• Muscle training to improve endurance performance and/or
• Muscle training to support the strengthening of certain muscles or muscle
groups in order to achieve desired changes to body proportions.
Relaxing application includes the following:
• Muscle relaxation in order to loosen up muscular tension
• Improving muscular fatigue symptoms
• Accelerating muscle regeneration after high muscular performance (e.g.
after a marathon).
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Through integrated massage technology, Digital EMS/TENS also offers the
possibility of reducing muscular tension and combating fatigue symptoms
using a programme based on real massage in terms of sensation and effect.
Using the positioning suggestions and programme charts in this manual, you
can determine the machine setting fast and easily for the respective applica-
tion (depending on the region of the body affected) in order to ensure the
desired effect.
Through the two separately adjustable channels, the Digital EMS/TENS has
the advantage of adapting the intensity of the pulses independently of each
other to two parts of the body to be treated, for example in order to cover
both sides of the body or ensure even stimulation of larger areas of tissue.
The individual intensity setting of each channel also allows you to treat two
different parts of the body at the same time, whereby it is possible to save
time compared with individual sequential treatment.
1.2 Scope of supply
– 1x Digital EMS/TENS machine (incl. belt clip)
– 1x connecting cable
– 4x adhesive electrodes (45 x 45 mm)
– 3x AAA batteries
– these instructions for use
Subsequent purchase articles
8x adhesive electrodes (45 x 45 mm), Art. no. 661.22
4x adhesive electrodes (50 x 100 mm), Art. no. 661.21
Use of the machine does not replace medical consultation and treat-
ment. In the event of any type of pain or illness, you must therefore
always first ask your doctor.
WARNING!
In order to prevent any damage to health, we would urgently advise
against using the Digital EMS/TENS in the following cases:
• With any implanted electrical devices (such as pacemakers)
• If there are any metal implants
• When using an insulin pump
• In case of high fever (e.g. > 39 °C)
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2. Important Information