How Tens Works For Pain Relief - Beurer EM 70 Gebrauchsanleitung

• Keep this device out of the reach of children. The cable may cause
strangulation.
• Do not use the device or an electrode if it is damaged. Always
check the device and the electrodes for damage before use.
• Do not use plaster or tape to attach the electrodes to the skin.
• Make sure that the electrodes do not touch metal objects, such as
belt buckles or necklaces.
• Use this device only with the electrodes, and accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
• Always end the device by press the on/off button before you remove
the device or the electrodes. If you do not end the treatment, you
may get an unpleasant sensation in your fingers when you touch the
buckle. This sensation is not harmful, but it can be unpleasant.
• Do not place on your spine or backbone.
General recommendations
• Do not use this device for any other purpose than what it is in-
tended for.
• This device is designed for use by and on a single adult person.
For hygienic reasons electrodes should not be shared.
• Do not use the device if you are connected to high-frequency sur-
gical equipment. This may result in burns on the skin under the
electrodes and may damage the device.
• Do not use the device within less than 1 meter (39 inches) from
shortwave or microwave medical equipment. Close proximity to
this equipment may cause unstable device output.
• Although you can use the device indoors and outdoors, it does not
withstand all weather conditions.
• The electrodes have a limited shelf life. Please check the packag-
ing for the use-by date before use. Do not use electrodes whose
use-by date has expired.
• Always use and store the electrodes according to the instructions.
• You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the
electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium (gel).
If the storage area of device differs greatly from that of the service
environ ment, please wait the stimulator to the room temperature
about 2 hours.
RISKS
General risk
TENS only treats symptoms. It reduces the feeling of pain, but it
does not cure the cause of the pain. Pain may be a signal from your
body that some part of your body is damaged and needs attention.
Specific risks
• You may get skin irritation and burns under the electrodes applied
to your skin.
• You may experience muscle exhaustion or muscle soreness after
extended use on the same muscles.
• Stop using the device and consult your physician if you experi-
ence adverse reactions from the device

5. How TENS works for pain relief

What is it?
The WirelessTENS&EMS Device EM 70 is highly effective in tem-
porarily relieving pain. Gentle electrical pulses are sent via water
contact electrodes through the skin to the nerve fibres. Cramps,
acute pain, pain resulting from injury and chronic pain are all natural
warning signs that come from the body. TENS, or transcutaneous
electrical nerve stimulation, relates to the electrical stimulation of the
nerves via the skin. TENS is an effective nonpharmacological meth-
od of treating different types of pain that have a variety of causes. It
has no side-effects if administered correctly. The method has been
clinically tested and approved and can be used for simple self-
treatment. The pain-relieving or pain-suppressing effect is achieved
by inhibiting the transference of pain to nerve fibres (caused mainly
by high-frequency impulses) and by increasing the secretion of
endorphins in the body. Their effect on the central nervous system
reduces the sensation of pain. The method is scientifcally substanti-
ated and approved as a form of medical treatment. Any symptoms
that could be relieved using TENS must be checked by your doc-
tor. Your doctor will also give you instructions on how to carry out a
TENS self-treatment regime.
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