Touch TENS machine
Product detail
As well as the unit itself this Touch TENS machine comes with leads, batteries, self-adhesive electrode pads, a carry pouch and full instructions. This digital system has dual channel functionality, independent intensity controls, a keypad lock and a patient use review facility. The Touch TENS features a timer, and has a total of seven pre set programmes for the relief of different types of pain. The Touch TENS has a 3 function memory which means that when you have found a programme that suits you best, it automatically selects this, when the unit is next used. The unit uses frequencies 4/10/100 Hz with pulse widths 50/100/200 us. The TENS system also comes with a two year guarantee for the unit, weighs 96 grams and measures 120 x 52 x 22 mm. The system needs two1.5V AA alkaline LR6 batteries.
Health benefits
TENS machines offer controllable pain relief for many conditions. They can also be used to treat conditions including arthritis, back pain, incontinence, lumbago, menstrual pain, multiple sclerosis pain, and nausea. Use TENS also for phantom-limb pain, post-shingles pain, sciatica, and pain caused by sports injuries, plus for many other conditions. It can even reduce stress, insomnia and travel sickness. Please note, it is important that you find out from your GP what is causing your pain before using the TENS machine. Additionally, you should not use it if you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem; if you have (or have had) epilepsy; for the first three months of pregnancy; or if you have acute, feverish or infectious diseases.
Advice
As well as the unit itself this Touch TENS machine comes with leads, batteries, self-adhesive electrode pads, a carry pouch and full instructions. This digital system has dual channel functionality, independent intensity controls, a keypad lock and a patient use review facility. The Touch TENS features a timer, and has a total of seven pre set programmes for the relief of different types of pain. The Touch TENS has a 3 function memory which means that when you have found a programme that suits you best, it automatically selects this, when the unit is next used. The unit uses frequencies 4/10/100 Hz with pulse widths 50/100/200 us. The TENS system also comes with a two year guarantee for the unit, weighs 96 grams and measures 120 x 52 x 22 mm. The system needs two1.5V AA alkaline LR6 batteries.
Health benefits
TENS machines offer controllable pain relief for many conditions. They can also be used to treat conditions including arthritis, back pain, incontinence, lumbago, menstrual pain, multiple sclerosis pain, and nausea. Use TENS also for phantom-limb pain, post-shingles pain, sciatica, and pain caused by sports injuries, plus for many other conditions. It can even reduce stress, insomnia and travel sickness. Please note, it is important that you find out from your GP what is causing your pain before using the TENS machine. Additionally, you should not use it if you have a heart pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem; if you have (or have had) epilepsy; for the first three months of pregnancy; or if you have acute, feverish or infectious diseases.
Advice
Please note, you should never use this unit near heart monitors or alarms or when cycling, driving or operating machinery.
This TENS machine uses electrodes. Do not place electrodes on the carotid arteries in the front of your neck, over your eyes, across the front of the head, on the abdomen if you are pregnant, on the heads of children under 12 or near malignant tumours.
Please consult a doctor, read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
