Clinical Benefits; How Tens Therapy Works - SUBLIMED actiTENS Gebrauchsanleitung

• Do not superpose the electrodes.
• It is not recommended to use conducting gel with the electrodes.
ƒ Precautions for the use of the self-adhesive strip and textile accessories with the actiTENS:
• Do not place these accessories on damaged or irritated skin, and especially not on an open
wound. In the event of rash or skin irritation, remove the device. If the irritation persists, consult
a healthcare professional.
• For hygiene reasons, the self-adhesive strip must only be used by a single patient.
• It is recommended not to tighten the armband too much so as not to cut off blood circulation in
the limb concerned.
ƒ Do not disconnect the cables connected to the electrodes or to the
wire so as not to damage it.
ƒ Do not use the
actiTENS
from shocks or impacts.
ƒ If you drop the
actiTENS
before use. If the device is damaged, there is a risk of electric shock during use.
ƒ Do not use the
actiTENS
Always check that the device is not damaged and is functioning correctly before use.
ƒ The neurostimulator must be recharged indoors at ambient temperature.
actiTENS
ƒ The neurostimulator must only be recharged using the power cable supplied with the device.
actiTENS
ƒ When charging the device, make sure that the mains plug remains accessible at all times so that
disconnection from the mains supply is possible quickly if necessary.
ƒ Do not store the
actiTENS
of the batteries.
ƒ We recommend that the phone is locked (manually or automatically) after a stimlation is initiated or
when not in use, and that a security feature is required when unlocking.

6. CLINICAL BENEFITS

The use of
actiTENS
Using helps reducing medication in patients suffering from chronic pain.
actiTENS
Besides, it has minimal and limited side effects. Fewer and especially less severe than the side effects
of a drug treatment, they allow for a better tolerance of the therapy.
Through its various programs, accessories and positions,
adaptable therapy for each individual patient's pathology and physiology.

7. HOW TENS THERAPY WORKS

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, commonly known as TENS, is a drug-free method of pain
relief. It consists in sending low intensity electrical pulses close to the area of pain through electrodes
placed on the skin.
7.1. Mechanisms of action
TENS involves two main mechanisms:
ƒ (1) Gate Control
ƒ (2) Endorphinic stimulation
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neurostimulator during physical activities, where there is a risk of damage
or the
actiCHARGE
and its accessories if it is not working correctly, or if part of it is damaged.
neurostimulator for a long time without using it to avoid deep discharge
is intended to reduce the patient's pain.
actiTENS
charging case, check the condition of the device
provides an appropriate and
actiTENS
by pulling on the cable
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