Enraf Nonius TENSMED S82, Instructions For Use Manual

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GENERAL NOTES ON ELECTRODE POSITIONING
The correct electrode positioning and the correct choice of their size are critical aspects for the
electrostimulation to be effective.
To choose the size of the electrodes and as for their positioning it is necessary to refer to the
images at the end of this manual.
NOTE For all the programs that cause an important muscle contraction (such as, for example,
strength, hyperthrophy, toning and firming programs ...) it is important to position the electrode on
the muscle motor point, that is the most sensitive point to stimulation.
If the electrode is not positioned exactly on the motor point, the contraction could be small
and/or annoying. In this case it is necessary for the positive electrode to be moved a few
millimeters up to feel an effective and comfortable contraction.
The body position during the stimulation
The body position during the elctrostimulation session depends on the body part involved and on
the program type that is being carried out. During the treatment execution with high intensities,
we suggest blocking the limbs in order to work in isometry. For instance, if you want to treat the
quadriceps with a strength program, we suggest carrying out the treatment while sitting with the
foot blocked, in order to avoid an involuntary leg extension during the contraction phase.
For all the programs that do not imply high intensity (massages, decontracting, drainage
programs) the body position is not important, as long as it is comfortable.
Electrode positioning for TENS programs
In the following pages of this manual you can find the images with the correct electrode
positioning for tens treatments. If the localization of your pain is not included in the images
represented, you can position the electrodes by forming a "square" on the painful area. Here's an
example.
Pain
CH1
CH2
CH2
CH1