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3) To connect the electrode to the dynamic electroneurostimulation device:
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the electrode will be connected to the "DENAS" device through stand;
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to the DENAS+ device - through the adapter;
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to the devices of the "DiaDENS" series - directly.
4)
To switch the device on, pushing the "On" key.
5)
To switch on the THERAPY regime at the frequency 77 Hz (for the DENAS and
DENAS+ devices) or at the frequencies 20, 60, 77, 140 or 200 Hz (for the DiaDENS
series devices) and select the necessary range of energy action (see the principle of
selection of the frequency and intensity of the action in the Operation Instructions for
respective device).
Attention!
The remote therapeutic electrode must only be used in the THERAPY
regime.
Conducting the session.
The duration of procedure in the THERAPY regime, in the zone of direct projection of
problem area and metamer-segmental zones, should not exceed 60 minutes per session
and will depend on the patient's responses as follows:
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the complaint has been completely eliminated;
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the patient feels considerable improvement.
To relieve muscle tension due to prolonged fixed body positions, the DENS will be
applied for 10-15 minutes. The action can be repeated with 1-1.5-hour intervals.
7) Having completed the session, push the "Off" key, disconnect the electrode from
the device, take off the straps, and treat electrodes with disinfecting solution (e.g. 70%
rubbing alcohol).
Attention!
Keep the electrodes dry.
4. THE RECOMMENDED ZONES OF ACTION
4.1. Local problem area (the zone of direct projection of the problem area)
One of the simplest and effective ways of applying DENS involves acting directly on
the area of detailed and localised pain. The zone will be treated in the THERAPY regime
until clinical effect is achieved. For instance, for lumbalgia, on the small of the back
zone; in knee joint damage, directly upon the damaged joint area.
4.2. Metamer-segmental zones
The location and distribution of the spinal nerve roots, nerves, nervous plexuses and
of the vegetative nervous system nodes are subject to the law of metamerism. The same
spinal segments will serve, at that, as the innervation device and, respectively, the
device transferring information from an internal organ and a certain skin area
(dermatomer) and back. The existing recommendations (see Table 1 below) make it
possible to apply DENS within the spinal projection and paravertebral (near the spine)
zones as well as in areas of a certain dermatomer, e.g. in headache - back of the neck
area (see Figure 8 below).
