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sports injuries, fibromyalgia and
neuralgia, plantar fasciitis, post-
operative
pain,
TMJ
disorder,
diabetic neuropathy, osteo-arthritis
and
sometimes
non-painful
conditions such as travel sickness.
•
You can use low frequency (<10 Hz)
programmes on acupuncture points,
to
achieve
similar
effects
to
acupuncture.
•
With neurogenic pain (caused by
inflamed nerves) such as shingles
and neuralgia, TENS may start by
increasing the pain. We recommend
that you only use TENS for these
conditions
under
medical
supervision.
You can safely use TENS as long as it
gives you pain relief. The effect may
wear off after a few hours (this is called
“accommodation”). If this happens, take
a break of an hour or so before trying
again. If you use settings that cause
muscle movement for more than 40
minutes, you may experience aching
muscles a few hours later.
6. CONTRAINDICATIONS,
WARNINGS &
CAUTIONS
In this manual:
Warning
is used when failure to
follow the instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
A
Caution
is used when failure
to follow the instructions may
result in a minor or moderate injury, or
damage to the device or other property.
Notes
are used to provide
clarification
or
recommendation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
•
Do NOT use
if you have a
pacemaker (or if you have a heart
rhythm
problem)
or
with
any
electronic medical devices.
Using
this unit with electronic medical
devices
may
cause
erroneous
operation of the device. Stimulation
in the direct vicinity of an implanted
device may affect some models.
Stimulation on the front of the neck
can affect your heart rate. Very
strong stimulation across the chest
may cause an extra heartbeat.
•
Do NOT use
during the first three
months of pregnancy.
It is not known
whether TENS and EMS may affect
foetal development.
•
Do NOT use
on the abdomen in the
later stages of pregnancy.
Stop
using immediately if you experience
unexpected contractions.