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Contents
1. General information 5
1.1 Terms 5
1.2 Intended purpose 5
1.3 Safety instructions 6
1.3.1 General safety instructions 6
1.3.2 Application-related safety instructions 7
1.3.3 Special safety instructions 8
1.4 Contraindications 10
1.4.1 General contraindications 10
1.4.2 Special contraindications for low-frequency electrostimulation with TENS
in pregnant women
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1.4.3 Special contraindications for muscle stimulation 11
1.5 Side eects 11
1.5.1 Special side eects for nerve stimulation 11
1.5.2 Possible side eects of muscle stimulation 12
2. Operation 13
2.1 Simple quick guide for the self-application of TENS 13
2.2 Operation of the control unit (“device”) 14
2.2.1 Controls 14
2.2.2 Keypad 15
2.3 Preparation for stimulation 15
2.3.1 Insert batteries 15
2.3.2 Connecting the cables and electrodes 15
2.3.3 Positioning of electrodes 16
2.3.4 Switching the control unit (“device”) on and o 17
2.3.5 Starting the application in “Ready” mode 17
2.4 Adjustments during the application in “Stimulation” mode 17
3. Programme overview 19
4. Overview of electrode placement 20