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HOW TENS WORKS
There is nothing "magic" about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulations (TENS). TENS is intended to be used to relieve pain.
The TENS unit sends comfortable impulses through the skin that
stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases,
this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate the pain sensation the
patient feels. Pain relief varies by individual patient, mode selected
for therapy, and the type of pain. In many patients, the reduction or
elimination of pain lasts longer than the actual period of stimulation
(sometimes as much as three to four times longer). In others, pain
is only modified while stimulation actually occurs. You may wish
to discuss this method of pain management treatment with your
physician or therapist.
1.3 Indication for use
InTENSityTM 10 TENS Stimulator can be used for the symptomatic
relief of chronic intractable pain, acute post traumatic pain, acute
post-surgical pain and arthritis pain.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
Read instruction manual before operating. Be sure to comply with all
“Contraindications”, Warnings”, “Cautions” and
“Adverse reactions” outlined in the manual. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause harm to the user or the device.
1.4 Contraindications
1. This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief
unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has
been diagnosed.
2. This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are
present in the treatment area.
3. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen,
infected, inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.).
4. Electrodes must not be applied to sites that might cause
current/stimulation to flow through the carotid sinus region
(anterior neck) or trans-cerebrally (through the head).
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