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Page 1: Instructions For Use
Flexistim Instructions For Use READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE flexistim instructions final.indd 1 27/11/2014 12:06... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FOREWORD 12 ADJUSTING MANUAL PROGRAMMES 12.1 TENS Read this User Manual carefully before you start using your Flexistim unit. The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading of the “Warnings and Cautions” and 12.2 12.3 Chapters of this User Manual. 12.4 MICROCURRENT... - Page 3 3. Memory 9. Consult with your physician before using this device, because the device may cause Flexistim allows you to save and recall a particular programme setting and has a Usage lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals.
- Page 4 16. Temperature & Relative Humidity of transportation: -20°C–+40°C, 8%--70% R.H. • Patients should stop using the device and should consult with their physicians if they experience adverse reactions from the device. flexistim instructions final.indd 6-7 27/11/2014 12:06...
- Page 5 TENS is clinically tested and approved for many applications including: regularly repeated application. Electrical stimulation does not replace regular exercising • Back pain and lumbar and cervical spine problems of the muscle, but is able to reasonably supplement it. flexistim instructions final.indd 8-9 27/11/2014 12:06...
- Page 6 Treatment by EMS can vary between 15–60 minutes stimulation twice a week to treatment or biphasic. several times per day. With monophasic pulse trains, the current flows in one direction. With biphasic pulses, the excitation current alternates its direction. PERIODIC TIME PERIODIC TIME PULSE WIDE PULSE WIDE flexistim instructions final.indd 10-11 27/11/2014 12:06...
- Page 7 The Flexistim uses only biphasic pulse trains, as they reduce the strain on the muscle, 5.4 Pulse Intensity leading to less muscle fatigue as well as safer application and reduce the risk of skin Setting the degree of intensity is dependent irritation under the electrode.
- Page 8 The results of MIC can be seen after only a minute or so of treatment in most people. The range of this beat frequency in the Flexistim is 1 to 160Hz Unlike TENS, which delivers intermittent pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the pain signal, IFT delivers continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue.
- Page 9 There will be no feeling from either lead at this point as the intensity always RAMP UP/DOWN TIME (sec) starts at zero. Press this key again and the unit will switch off. Treatment Timer (min) flexistim instructions final.indd 16-17 27/11/2014 12:07...
- Page 10 >10, the For your safety, when intensity reaches 40mA, the warning triangle flashes output level goes immediately to zero and a lead fault icon flashes. and intensity cannot be increased. flexistim instructions final.indd 18-19 27/11/2014 12:07...
- Page 11 Your Flexistim pack should contain the following: Power Supply The Flexistim may be operated from the re-chargeable battery, or 1 × Flexistim Unit directly from the power adaptor. When the adaptor is plugged in to 2 × Leads the Flexistim, the internal battery is automatically disconnected.
- Page 12 STEP 3: ELECTRODES Remove electrodes from the bag and connect to the leads. Your Flexistim has been designed to be simple and easy to use. Assembly of the Flexistim unit is very simple and requires only five steps. STEP 1: BATTERY Slide belt clip down to access battery cover.
- Page 13 11.3 Select a Programme the unit and may lead to skin irritation. Use Programme Selection Key to choose a desirable program (See section 15 Programmes) The output intensity resets to zero when you change a treatment program. flexistim instructions final.indd 24-25 27/11/2014 12:07...
- Page 14 Attach the leads as shown in section 10 and position the electrode pads as shown in section 16. • Train • Cool You can jump to the next phase by pressing the SKIP key. flexistim instructions final.indd 26-27 27/11/2014 12:07...
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Page 15: Adjusting Manual Programmes
If the warning triangle appears at any other time, see “Troubleshooting”. Adjust intensity above zero to start an EMS programme. The EMS programmes have three phases: Warm / Train / Cool. You can jump to the next phase by pressing the SKIP key. flexistim instructions final.indd 28-29 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 16: Microcurrent
Press MENU +: Hz flashes Minutes Hours Press the same keys to return back to the previous normal display. To reset the Usage Timer to zero, press the CH2▼ key and PROG key together for 3 seconds. flexistim instructions final.indd 30-31 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 17: Tens Programmes
There are some general guidelines: Programmes with high frequency (Pain Gate) Programmes 1, 2, 3, 8, 9,10 These programmes use the Pain Gate to block the signals travelling along the pain nerves. flexistim instructions final.indd 32-33 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 18: Ems Programmes
Train EMS can be used for a wide range of sports and medical applications, and the application Cool can get very complicated. The Flexistim programmes have been designed to simplify this PRESET Warm as much as possible. You can use the manual programmes if you want to modify the Train settings, or to experiment with completely different ones. -
Page 19: Ift Programmes
Judo, short distance sprinting, throwing the discus or shot-put. See the Flexistim page on www.tenscare.co.uk for some published clinical protocols for IFT. flexistim instructions final.indd 36-37 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 20: Microcurrent Programmes
4) Try using a lower current setting of 100 μA for longer - an hour or more. Make sure you do not have tense muscles. See the Flexistim page on www.tenscare.co.uk for some published references for Microcurrent. flexistim instructions final.indd 38-39... -
Page 21: Electrode Pad Placement
4 inches apart. flexistim instructions final.indd 40-41 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 22: Electrode Pad Placement For Ems
You can use Programme 7 to stimulate the muscles around the eyes. You will notice the flexistim instructions final.indd 42-43 27/11/2014 12:07... - Page 23 Upper Arms Our upper arms often have little shape and flabby, coarse skin. The cause is usually a lack of movement and muscular work. The Flexistim can be used to carry out muscle training. In this case too, it is all about stimulation of the circulation of blood. You have the option of treating the front side or the reverse side of both upper arms depending on where the need is greatest.
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Page 24: Electrode Pad Placement For Ift
It is usually a lack of trained muscles in the legs which disturbs us most, particularly in conjunction with areas of cellulite in the thigh area. Targeted muscle training for the front and back of the thigh and calves is very simple to perform. flexistim instructions final.indd 46-47 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 25: Electrode Pad Placement For Microcurrent
(with the second pair of pads). Also try connecting both sides of the body by placing one pad at the site of the pain, and the other on the opposite side (i.e. left hand to right hand), for 10 mins. flexistim instructions final.indd 48-49 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 26: Further Clinical Information And Treatment Protocols
• If the pads dry out then it is best to buy a replacement pack of electrodes. In an NB: Remove the battery from your Flexistim if the unit is unlikely to be used for a emergency it may be possible to restore some of the tackiness of the pad by adding long period. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
The Flexistim can also be operated directly from the charger. Just plug it directly into the 20. TROUBLESHOOTING socket in the side of the unit. This automatically disconnects the battery. If your Flexistim is not working properly please check the following:... -
Page 28: Cleaning
If a defect appears, please make sure that the unit is being used in accordance with the instructions, if so, return it with this warranty and the proof of purchase to your nearest 22. CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING Flexistim dealer. Note: only our authorised service agents should carry out repairs of the Original Accessory Flexistim units. -
Page 29: Specifications
MICROCURRENT: Frequency 0.5Hz 1Hz 1.5Hz 2Hz 3Hz 4Hz 5Hz to 50Hz Pulse Width 10-999 mS Waveforms A continuous, B square unipolar, C sawtooth unipolar Treatment Time 20 mins default Intensity 0-700uA in 10uA steps flexistim instructions final.indd 56-57 27/11/2014 12:07... -
Page 30: Standard Symbols
The first number 2: Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger, and the jointed test finger of 12 mm Ф, 80 mm length, shall have adequate clearance TensCare Ltd hereby declare that an examination of the production quality assurance system has from hazardous parts, and protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm Ф... - Page 31 Distributed by: Manufactured by: TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel: +44(0) 1372 723434 www.tenscare.co.uk Pub No.: I-FLEX-UK Version 1.0 09/14 flexistim instructions final.indd 60 27/11/2014 12:07...
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