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Page 1: ...EMS 5000 ELECTRONIC MUSCLE STIMULATOR OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e Rehabilitation Engineering Section of Rancho Los Amigos Hospital near Los Angeles have produced improved wave forms the technical shape and cycles of the electrical impulses increased controls of rise time duration of contractions fall time and rest time comfotable tolerance of higher intensity by improving types of electrodes and versatility in the designing of a therapy program to meet the ind...

Page 3: ... 30 RAMP S 45 9V 6F22 3 Relaxation Control PREPARATION FOR USE 1 Check Battery Insure that you are using a fresh battery 2 Prepare Skin Before applying electrodes be sure to confirm correct electrode placement as recommended by your physician or therapist Each location should be washed rinsed and thoroughly dried 3 Prepare Electrodes Apply gel in a thin even layer about the thickness of a match bo...

Page 4: ...odes INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 6 Insert Pin into Electrode Socket Insert pin connector into electrode as shown When inserting or removing pin connector hold connector not cord to protect cord For some electrode locations it may be preferable to insert the pin connector prior to taping the electrode to the skin 7 Adjusting the Controls Ensure that amplitude controls for both Channels 1 and 2 are turned ...

Page 5: ...ting recommended by your medical professional CONTRACTION TIME S 20 10 Adjust Relaxation Turn the Relaxation control to the setting rcommended by your medical professional RELAXATION TIME S 27 11 Adjust Frequency 3 section frquency 5 30 100 selector rcommended by your medical professional 12 Adjust Ramp 3 section ramp 1 3 5 selector recommended by your medical professional FREQUENCY Hz 5 30 100 1 ...

Page 6: ...h channels are to be used 14 Turning Unit Off Turn both channel controls to Off Then unplug the electrode lead wires grasping them by the plug not the cord CARE AND MAINTENANCE IS Portability Your EMS is portable and may be clipped to belt shirt pocket bra or other clothing 16 Front Cover A removable panel covers the controls for Contraction Relaxation and battery compartment Your medical professi...

Page 7: ...the upper back and neck areas and those who suffer from chronic tension headaches Increasing range of motion The EMS unit is especially useful for those suffering from simple arthritic symptoms or stiffness in joints muscle groups or back areas Reduction or prevention of muscle atrophy The EMS unit will increase motion range and response of muscles restricted from dususe or from atrophy from anoth...

Page 8: ...ose contact between electrode and skin Also cramps are common when exercising muscles weak from disuse Resting then re using moderate EMS repeatedly for 5 15 minutes usually eliminates the cramps 13 NOTES You may place both pairs of electrodes over various muscle groups at one time It is best to place the two electrodes of a single outlet lead on the same side of the body Even during high amplitud...

Page 9: ...healing fractures in such a manner as possibly to cause stress in the fracture area 1 Any electrode placement that causes current to flow transcerebrally through the head is not allowed If your EMS unit does not seem to be operating correctly refer to the chart below to determine what may be wrong Should none of these measures correct the problem the unit will need servicing The power indicator li...

Page 10: ...litude Constant current 0 to 80mA each channel adjustable 500 ohm load Pulse Frequency 5 30 100 Hz Pulse Ramp 1 3 5 seconds Contraction Variable control 1 30 Sec Relaxation Variable control 1 45 Sec Power Source 9V alkaline battery or similar rechargeable cell Size 24 x 64 x 95mm Weight 130 grams including battery All values have 10 tolerance 17 ...

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