TensCare Sports TENS 2, Instructions For Use Manual

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5.4 Pulse Intensity
Setting the degree of intensity is dependent on the subjective feeling of each individual user and is
determined by a number of parameters such as application site, skin circulation, skin thickness as
well as quality of electrode contact. The actual setting should be effective but should never produce
any unpleasant sensation such as pain at the site of application.
In TENS programmes, while a slight tingling sensation indicates sufficient stimulation energy,
any setting which leads to pain must be avoided.
In EMS programmes, the intensity needs to be as high as possible for maximum benefit – so set just
below the pain threshold.
With p r o l o n g e d a p p l i c a t i o n , you may need to increase intensity as nerves get used to the
stimulation and become less sensitive (known as accommodation).
5.5 WORK
Is the time in seconds that muscle is stimulated (not including Ramp time)
The Sports TENS 2 offers a range of work periods from 1-40 sec
5.6 REST
is the time in seconds at zero strength in between stimulation.
The Sports TENS 2offers a range of rest periods from 1-40 sec. The EMS programmes use an Active
Rest
– low frequency pulses help to clear metabolites in between Work periods.
5.7 RAMP
is the time in seconds taken to move up and down between zero and the set
stimulation strength .The Sports TENS 2 has a fixed ramp time of 1.5 up and 0.75 down