Product Description
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SPORTS TENS 2
The Sports TENS 2 is a multi-purpose combination unit that offers
the latest in electro muscle stimulation and TENS.
It has three basic functions, which can be used in combination:
1. Stimulation of sensory nerves for Pain (TENS).
2. Stimulation of motor nerves and muscle tissue (EMS) to build
and alter muscle function
3. A massage effect.
To achieve this, the device has two independent stimulation
channels and four self adhesive electrodes. It offers a choice
from a large number of settings designed to increase general
wellbeing, alleviate pain, maintain physical fitness, aid
relaxation, revitalize muscles and combat igue. You can either
select these settings from pre-set programmes or determine them
yourself according to your requirements.
* Powerful
Sports TENS is a powerful fitness and performance muscle
stimulator for body toning, shaping, beauty and relaxation. It
has TENS settings to relieve pain due to injury and
over-training. Gentle massage is provided for relaxation and
de-stressing.
* Multiple Functions
Sports TENS is flexible enough to help with all stages of
training and recovery. It has 27 EMS programmes, 10 TENS
programmes, 10 massage programmes and 8 user defined programmes
enabling you to experiment and save your favourite settings -
unrivalled performance for a product of this size and price.
* Memory
Sufficient memory for a 30 day exercise programme comprising of 3
uses a day. The memory records usage time and average intensity
used. For training, this enables you to keep an exercise diary,
for rehabilitation and pain it offers an objective
record.
Special Features
* Li-Ion mobile phone style battery making it lightweight and
compact, and is supplied complete with charger
* Unique locking lead connection and built-in cable tidy
* Backlit LCD screen - Whenever a button is pressed the screen
will light up making the screen easy to read and very clear.
* Comfortable strength Control - Each step in strength is small,
thereby maximising the comfort level.
CONTENTS
1 x Sports Tens 2 unit, 2 x Lead wires L-ST2, 4x50x50mm electrode
pads E-CM5050, 1 x Charging adaptor(EU/UK), 1 x Detachable belt
clip, 1 x Storage pouch, 1x Instructions for use
HOW TENS WORKS
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS
stimulates your body's own natural defences against pain. It is
totally safe, and has been used successfully by thousands of pain
sufferers.
TENS sends a gentle stimulation through the skin which works in
TWO ways:-
Pain Gate
Stimulating the sensory nerves, which carry touch and temperature
signals. These nerves go to the same connections in the spine as
the nerves carrying pain. A strong sensory signal will block the
pain signal travelling up the spine to the brain. This is known
as closing the "Pain Gate" and takes effect quite quickly after
the unit is switched on. You can use TENS several times a day,
for as long as you like.
Endorphin Release
At low frequency settings, and slightly stronger output, TENS
drives the motor nerves to produce a small repetitive muscle
contraction. This is seen by the brain as exercise, and this
promotes release of Endorphins - your body's own natural pain
killer. The builds up and normally takes about 40 minutes
to reach a maximum level which can last for hours after the
machine is switched off. By using TENS you can expect to achieve
a significant reduction in pain.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects to TENS use and long-term TENS
use is not harmful.
Positioning the electrodes for TENS
The TENS effect is confined to the nerves entering a single
vertebra in the spine. To be effective, you therefore need to
stimulate a sensory nerve entering the spine at the same level as
the nerve carrying the pain. For this reason electrodes are
usually first placed where the greatest pain is felt. Nerves
follow the curve of the ribs, and spiral around the limbs, so you
will need to try different positions until you find the best for
you. Try moving the electrodes short distances to establish the
positions that are most effective for you.
TENS is clinically tested and approved for many applications
including:
* Back pain, and lumbar and cervical spine problems
* Joint pain (e.g. knee joint, hip joint, shoulder)
* Neuralgia
* Headaches
* Women's period pains
* Pain after injuries to musculoskeletal system
* Pain with circulatory problems
* Chronic pain through various causes
E.M.S.: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT WORKS
EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation and is a widespread
and generally recognized method that has been used for years in
sports and rehabilitation medicine. In the sports and fitness
field, one of the uses of EMS is as a supplement to conventional
muscle training, in order to increase the efficiency of muscle
groups and adapt physical proportions to the desired aesthetic
results.
EMS has two main applications. Firstly, a targeted strengthening
of musculature can be produced (Activating application) and
secondly a relaxing, resting effect can also be achieved
(Relaxing application).
EMS successfully rebuilds and tones muscles.
Different levels of muscle contraction are achieved by sending
electrical impulses of various types, depending on the programme
selected, into the body. These muscle contractions retrain the
muscles, increase their effectiveness and improve their
condition. This is beneficial where muscles - for whatever reason
- have not been in regular use and have lost condition (muscle
atrophy). For sports, the benefit is to increase the effect of
training and enhance performance. Typical uses are: -
* Muscle training to improve endurance performance
* Muscle training to support the strengthening of certain muscles
or muscle groups in order to achieve desired changes to body
proportions.
* Sports training, covering - warm-up, strength, speed, power,
resistance, endurance and recovery
* Rehabilitation in relation to sports injury.
The effect on muscle tone of electrical stimulation (EMS) is
generally only noticeable after regularly repeated application.
Electrical stimulation does not replace regular exercising of the
muscle, but is able to reasonably supplement it.
Muscle wastage:
EMS is used in the of medical conditions involving
muscle wastage including: Neuromuscular facilitation - Muscle
reeducation - Muscle training - Prevention/slowing of
atrophy/hypotrophy - Preventing postoperative muscle weakness -
Reduction of spasticity - Maintaining or increasing range of
motion - Training of partial peripheral nerve damage with signs
of reinnervation - of scoliosis.
Relaxing applications includes the following:
* Muscle relaxation in order to loosen up muscular tension
* Improving muscular igue symptoms
* Accelerating muscle regeneration after high muscular
performance (e.g. after a marathon). Through integrated massage
technology, the Sports TENS Digital TENS/EMS also offers the
possibility of reducing muscular tension and combating igue
symptoms using a programme based on manual massage in terms of
sensation and effect.
Note: Read the manual fully. For lead wires, the base can be
twisted, to lock it in the device
Box Contains
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1 x Sports Tens 2 unit, 2 x Lead wires L-ST2, 4x50x50mm
electrode pads E-CM5050, 1 x Charging adaptor(EU/UK), 1 x
Detachable belt clip, 1 x Storage pouch, 1x Instructions for use
- TECHNOLOGY - the Sports TENS contains both TENS and EMS technology that allow for pain and muscle strengthening and maintenance. Making it a great device for rehabilitation and general day to day use..
- PROGRAMMES - containing 47 pre-set programmes and a further 8 manual programmes. The Sports TENS offers fantastic options and rtunities - you'll be sure to find a programmes for your needs and if you need something a bit more tailored made for your needs, the manual programmes offers you the chance to create your own parameters. Giving you a complete rehabilitation and pain device.
- MEMORY - the powerful memory function can remember the last programme that was used and restart in this programme. Perfect if you do not want to go through lots of programmes to find your favourite. Furthermore, the device remembers your usage history, this is great if you need to consult with a professional and you or they wish to keep an eye on your usages..
- COMFORTABLE STIMULATION - the device comes with gentle stimulation in 1mA steps. This gives you more control to find a level of stimulation that best suits you, without causing pain..
- SAFETY - your safety and confidence in using the device is para. That is why the device comes with an "Open circuit detection" meaning - if the device senses a disconnection between skin and device - it will reset to 0 to avoid any shocks. Also, the device and leads lock in place, meaning it will not fly off whilst you are working out. giving you confidence to work out to your fullest..