Programmes; Programme Settings; Preset Programmes - TensCare Alivia Manual Del Usuario

Medium frequencies (20-50 Hz) can put
a high level of strain on the muscle, thus
promoting the muscular structure
Endorphin release (programme PAIN
only): A low frequency of 4 or 10 Hz
allows for the release of endorphins, the
body's natural
substances.
• Pulse Width (measured in μs -
millionths of a second)
The Alivia unit has pulse widths of 200
to 300 μs. Generally speaking, the
higher the pulse width, the more
"aggressive" the stimulation feels, if the
pulse width is set high enough, it will
usually elicit a muscle contraction,
which is required for an effective toning
of the pelvic floor muscles.

11. PROGRAMMES

11.1. PROGRAMME SETTINGS

Prog STRES URGE MIXED TONE PAIN
Freq.
50 10
(Hz)
Pulse
300 200
width
(μs)
Ramp Up
1
& Down
(s)
Plateau
5
(s)
Rest (s)
10
Default
20
duration
(min)
morphine-like
10/50 35 110
200/30
250 100
0
Con/1 2
Con/5 3
Con/ 6
10
20

11.2. PRESET PROGRAMMES

The Alivia has five preset programmes.
One for each type of incontinence
(stress, urge and mixed), one for toning
the pelvic floor muscles (TONE), and
one for period pain (PAIN).
STRESS INCONTINENCE:
Shown on the screen as: STRES
The STRES incontinence programme
strengthens the muscles of the pelvic
floor using gentle stimulation. Once
these muscles are stronger they are
better able to resist urinary leakage
caused by external pressure being
applied to the bladder such as with a
cough, sneeze or physical exertion.
The stimulation causes the muscles to
contract and work. This builds their
strength. Like other fitness training,
successful treatment
stimulation once a day for one to three
months. Improvement starts becoming
apparent after about four weeks.
The sensation is like a strong drawing
in of the muscles of the vagina, pulling
up the pelvic floor. Your natural reaction
will be to pull your muscles in and up,
and this exercises and strengthens
them.
URGE INCONTINENCE:
Shown on the screen as: URGE
The URGE programme works in a
different way to
programme. The gentle continuous
stimulation soothes
(detrusor) muscle,
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requires
the STRES
the bladder
reducing its