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TensCare TouchTENS XL-Y1 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 2 Distribtor of Tens Care Tens machines, consumables such as electrodes and batteries, and spares such as replacement lead wires Tens Care 9 Blenheim Road Longmead Business Park Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE tel:+44(0)1372 72 34 34 fax:+44(0)1372 74 54 34 email:painaway@tenscare.co.uk www.tenscare.co.uk...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TensCare Touch TENS(Model:XL-Y1) Instructions For Use Para CONTENTS Page Introduction..................1 Cautions & Warnings................2 Side effects..................3 Complications................3 General precautions.................4 Contents..................5 Assembly..................6 Controls.....................8 How TENS works................11 What the programmes do...............12 Which programme should I use?...........13 How long & often should I use Tens?..........18 Positioning the electrodes..............19...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION This symbol on the unit means ‘Refer to instruction Manual’. TENS can be used to treat arthritis,back pain,incontinence, lumbago,menstrual pain,Multiple Sclerosis pain,nausea, phantom-limb pain,post-shingles pain,sciatica,sports injury pain, and many other conditions. TENS can also be used to alleviate stress,tension,insomnia and travel sickness.

  • Page 5: Cautions & Warnings

    2. CAUTIONS & WARNINGS Do not use TENS: If you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem If you have, or have had,epilepsy During the first three months of pregnancy When cycling, driving or operating machinery If you are suffering from acute, feverish or infectious diseases Near heart monitors or alarms To mask or relieve undiagnosed pain Do not place electrodes in these places:...

  • Page 6: Side Effects

    If you are in any doubt about any of these warnings, You MUST consult your medical adviser. 3 SIDE EFFECTS There are no known side effects to TENS use and long-term TENS use is not harmful. 4 COMPLICATIONS These can arise but are very rare. The following points are worth noting: Do not- ignore any allergic reaction to the electrodes:...

  • Page 7: General Precautions

    5.GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Do not- immerse your TENS unit in water or place it close to excessive heat attempt to open up the TENS unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. use rechargeable batteries, as the voltage is unsufficient. mix old and new batteries. Be sure to dispose of old batteries safely.

  • Page 8: Contents

    6.CONTENTS Your Touch TENS pack should contain the following: 1x Touch TENS XL-Y1 Pain Relief Unit 1x removable Belt Clip 2x Lead wires 1x bag of Self-adhesive Electrodes 2x AA 1.5v (Type LR6) batteries 1x Instruction Guide (this booklet) Having checked all the contents are correct, please proceed to assemble the unit.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    7.ASSEMBLY Slide the battery compartment catch and remove the battery holder. A diagram inside the battery compartment shows how to insert the batteries correctly. Insert the two 1.5V AA (Type LR6) batteries. Replace the battery holder and slide the catch shut. Use only alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Page 10 Programme On / Ch1 Up Ch 2 UP Lock Ch 2 Down Off / Ch1 Down Timer TensCare TouchTens XL-Y1...

  • Page 11: Controls

    8.CONTROLS On the top of the Touch TENS unit there are four coloured buttons: The PURPLE BUTTONS, marked On / , / Off and , are intensity controls. Use them to adjust the strength of the sensation. The first press of the left-hand purple button, marked On/Up, switches the unit on.
  • Page 12 The YELLOW BUTTON ,marked #, is the programme control. The Touch Tens has seven different and specially developed programmes lettered A-G. when the unit is first switched on/for the first time it automatically enters PROGRAMME A. Each time the YELLOW BUTTON is pressed and released, the programme changes and the letter is shown on the LCD.
  • Page 13 Key symbol will appear on the LCD .The controls can be unblocked by pressing and holding down the button again for 3 seconds. MEMORY The TouchTens has a Memory with three functions: Programme Retention: when the unit is switched On, it will automatically start in the programme which was being used when it was switched off.

  • Page 14: How Tens Works

    9. HOW TENS WORKS TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS is recommended throughout the world by pain clinics and physiotherapy departments. Not only does TENS reduce your pain, it can also help you to reduce your need for painkillers. TENS is simply a means of stimulating your body's own natural defences against pain.

  • Page 15: What The Programmes Do

    In Endorphin Release mode, the relief builds up over as much as 40 minutes, and can last for up to 4 hours after the unit is turned off. Most people will achieve a reduction in pain. Some find that their pain Goes away completely while they are using TENS.

  • Page 16: Which Programme Should I Use

    Pulse Width The Touch TENS has programmes at Low and Medium pulse width. With a Medium pulse Width, the TENS signal is more likely to stimulate a sensory nerve near the electrode,but it is also more likely to stimulate a motor nerve controlling a muscle. Modulation During the treatment session your body will gradually acclimatise to the TENS signal and both the tingling sensation you feel and the pain relief...
  • Page 17 because they produce pain relief by different methods. The most appropriate programme varies from one person to another even if they have the same type of pain. Therefore, the selection of both the programme and positioning of the electrodes should be performed on an individual basis.
  • Page 18 Programme E –Medium Rate, Medium Pulse Width, Pain Gate This is similar to A, but has deeper penetration and a stronger feel. It is more likely to produce muscle contractions at a lower intensity. Programme F-Medium rate, Medium Width, Intensity Modulation This is similar to E, but continuously varies the intensity below the point which you have set.
  • Page 19 Programme D-Low Rate, Medium Width, Endorphin Release Is similar to B, but has a rate specifically recommended for nausea, travel sickness and morning sickness (see body map for position of electrodes). Programme G-Rate, Modulation, Pain Gate If you find that the benefits of programmes A,E & F wear off quite quickly, you can use G, this steps through a range of Rates.
  • Page 20 SUMMARY MODE SENSATION USE FOR… METHOD Tingling/pins most types of acute and chronic pain Pain gate & needles Pulsing & chronic pains such as backpain, Endorphin Tapping arthritis,rheumatism, but not for traumatized muscled Pulsing chronic pains such as backpain, pain gart & &...

  • Page 21: How Long & Often Should I Use Tens

    12.HOW LONG AND OFTEN SHOULD I USE TENS ? You can use TENS as much, and as often, as you get relief from it. Even continuous treatment is fine, but electrodes should be repositioned regularly (at least every 12 hours) to allow the skin to be exposed to air.

  • Page 22: Positioning The Electrodes

    The symbols are paired, for example Where only one pair is shown, use only one channel of your dual- channel TensCare machine. Try to establish which of the paired positions bring you the greatest relief. Also, try moving the electrodes short distances to establish the positions that are most effective for you.

  • Page 23: Body Maps

    13.BODY MAPS Menstrual Pain & Premenstrual Tension...
  • Page 24 Migraine & Headache...
  • Page 25 Cervical Spondylosis & Arthritis...
  • Page 26 Trigeminal Neuralgia Tension Common Position...
  • Page 27 Post Shingles Pain...
  • Page 28 Bursitis & Arthritis...
  • Page 29 Hip & Knee Pain...
  • Page 30 Amputations & Phantom Limb Pain...
  • Page 31 Sciatica & Low Back Pain...
  • Page 32 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Whiplash...

  • Page 33: Applying The Electrodes

    15.APPLYING THE ELECTRODES Switch off BOTH channels (if more than one in your unit )before applying electrodes. Electrodes should only be used by one person. Gel pads must be moist. If the gel is allowed to dry out a minor burn might occur (Section 12 covers electrode care). Clean the skin where you will place the electrodes with soap and water, then rinse and dry.

  • Page 34: Removal & Storage Of Electrodes

    16.REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF ELECTRODES Turn off the TENS unit before removing the electrodes. Do not peel of by pulling on the electrode wire as this can break the wire. Storage Electrodes are water-based and may dry out. Between uses they should be stored on the plastic shield in their resealable bag and kept in a cool place out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 35: Treatment Session Evaluation

    Electrode life The life of an electrode varies depending on skin conditions and skin preparation. Electrodes should last a bout 30 applications. 17. TREATMENT SESSION EVALUATION You can expect a significant reduction in pain while you are using TENS. Some people obtain complete pain relief during treatment while a very small number do not derive benefit.

  • Page 36: Cleaning

    Are the lead wires properly connected at both ends? Have you applied both electrodes (per lead wire) to ensure a complete circuit? If the above review has failed to resolve your problem, call TensCare or your local dealer (address on back cover) for advice.

  • Page 37: Guarantee

    20.GUARANTEE Your TensCare device is fully guaranteed for one years from the date of purchase. If a fault develops return the unit to TensCare at the address on the back, together with a copy of your invoice and details of the problem.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    22.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Waveform Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic Amplitude (through 500 ohm load) 60mA+/-10% Output plugs Fully shielded: touch proof Channels Dual Channel Batteries 2XAA Alkaline (Two AA batteries) Weight 80 gms without batteries Dimensions 115x53x27mm Safety Classification Internal power source. Type BF Designed for continuous use.
  • Page 39 PROGRAMME Display Mode Frequency Pulse Width Continuous 110Hz 50us Continuous 200us Burst Freq within burst=100Hz 200us Repetition Freq of bursts=2Hz Continuous 10Hz 200us Continuous 110Hz 200us Intensity 110Hz 200us Modulation Frequency 2Hz, 10Hz, 50Hz, 80Hz, 200us Modulation 90Hz, 100Hz and 110Hz Tolerances+/-2% *F- The user increases the intensity to the desired level in the first 7 seconds.
  • Page 40 The electrical specifications are nominal and subject to variation from the listed values due to normal Production tolerances Tens Care 9 Blenheim Road Longmead Business Park Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE tel:+44(0)1372 72 34 34 fax:+44(0)1372 74 54 34 email:painaway@tenscare.co.uk www.tenscare.co.uk...

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