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12. Apply the electrodes to clean, dry and unbroken skin only.
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involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
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17. TENS is a symptomatic treatment, and as it suppresses the sensation of pain which would otherwise
serve as a protective mechanism.
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| Precautions
1. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
2. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
3. Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
( a ) When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture.
(b) Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
( c ) Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
(d ) Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.