Transcutaneous Neurostimulation Information; Contraindications - VISIOMED BewellConnect MyTens Pro BW-TS1 Mode D'emploi

the electrical stimulation may lead to a risk of injury.
- Do not use the device if you are subject to falling asleep during the session, as this may cause
you to feel pain too late. If using at the time of going to bed, set the timer so that the device
does not turn itself off automatically.
- Never use MyTens in contact with water (in the bathroom, in the shower or in the pool, etc. )
because this increases the risk of an electric shock and skin burns.

2. TRANSCUTANEOUS NEUROSTIMULATION INFORMATION

My Tens is a device designed for adults to alleviate acute post surgical pain or low to moder-
ate chronic pain. It works on the principle of transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS),
which enables you to relieve pain and soothe muscle tension. This device also helps to promote
venous return and to strengthen the muscle mass. The device has been specially designed to be
used at home. Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS) is a non-analgesic drug therapy
without secondary effects, used by doctors and physical therapists for more than 30 years. The
electrodes are placed on different areas of the body and transmit a low electrical current to the
nerves. This stimulation brings the body to produce and disseminate endogenous analgesic-
painkilling substances (endorphins, enkephaline) whose function is to anesthetize the pain.
In case of pain or muscle tension, mini-electrical impulses in the nervous tissue may block the
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transmission of pain signals to the nervous system and trigger the release of endorphins. You
can choose your program among 11 preset TENS protocols on the MyTens application.
For the strengthening of your muscle mass, you can select a program among 8 protocols of elec-
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trical muscle stimulation (EMS). MyTens sends, via the electrodes placed on the area to stimu-
late, electrical pulses causing a muscle contraction which strengthens the muscle.
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It is controlled from the MyTens application. A diagram of the human body with treatment
zones helps you to position the electrodes correctly (see paragraph 10).
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The MyTens application is available on the BewellConnect® website or as a free app in the Apple
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store or Google Play store.
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Contraindications

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- On a damaged skin area , desensitized to the electrodes or the intermediate paste.
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- On an anterior area of the neck (near the carotid) or sides.
- During an electrocardiogram or an electroencephalogram.
- In case of heart disease
- If you have epilepsy
- If you wear a pacemaker, a defibrillator or any other active implantable or metallic medical
device (for example a drug administration system). In these conditions, use could cause an
electric shock, interference, burns or even death.
- If you are pregnant, during the first trimester. The effects of TENS on the development of the
fetus are not yet known. During pregnancy, do not use the device on the uterus or abdomen
to avoid triggering of contractions. Always consult your doctor or midwife if you are pregnant
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and intend to use the device.
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- If you suffer from venous thrombosis or high blood pressure, or thrombophlebitis. Using the
electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device could, in this case, cause a blood clot.
- In case of cognitive impairment
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