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It is fundamental to the intended success of electrostimulation applica-
tions that electrodes are sensibly positioned.
We recommend that you consult your doctor to establish the ideal elec-
trode positions for your intended application area.
The figure on the display is intended as an initial aid to help you po-
sition the electrodes.
The following applies to the selection of electrode positions:
Electrode distance
The greater the distance between electrodes, the larger the stimulated
tissue volume. This applies to the area and depth of the tissue volume. At
the same time, however, the stimulation intensity of the tissue decreases
the further the electrodes are apart. As a result, greater distances between
electrodes mean a larger tissue volume is stimulated, but less intensively.
Consequently, you must increase the impulse intensity to boost stimu-
lation.
The following guidelines apply to the selection of the electrode distances:
• Sensible distance: approx. 5 –15 cm
• At distances below 5 cm, the unit primarily stimulates surface struc-
tures intensively
• At distances in excess of 15 cm, large areas and deep structures are
stimulated very weakly
Relation between electrodes and muscle fibre structures
Adapt the current flow direction to the fibre structure
of the muscle according to the muscle layer you would
like to treat. If you are targeting superficial muscles,
position the electrodes parallel to the fibre structure
(A – B / C – D) and if you are targeting deeper layers of
tissue, position the electrodes across the fibre struc-
ture. You can do this by positioning electrodes as
crosses (i.e. diagonally), such as A – D / B – C.
As part of pain relief treatment (TENS) using the digital EMS/TENS
unit and its 2 separately adjustable channels and 2 electrodes
each, it is advisable either to position the electrodes of a channel
so that the area affected by the pain is between the electrodes or
to position one electrode directly on the area affected by the pain
and the other electrode at a minimum distance of 2 – 3 cm.
You may use the electrodes of the second channel to simultane-
ously treat additional areas affected by pain or use them in con-
junction with the electrodes of the first channel to restrict the area
affected by pain (position electrodes opposite). In this case, we
once again recommend positioning electrodes as crosses.
Tip for the massage function: always use all four electrodes for
optimum treatment.
Use the electrodes on clean skin, which is preferably free from hair
and grease, in order to prolong the life of the electrodes. If requi-
red, clean the skin with water and remove hair prior to treatment.
If an electrode should come loose during use, the impulse intensity
of both channels is reduced to the lowest level. Apply the electrode
again and reset the desired impulse intensity.
10. CUSTOMISABLE PROGRAMS
(Applies for TENS 13–15, EMS 33–35)
C
The TENS 13–15 and EMS 33–35 programs can be customised according
A
to your needs.
TENS 13 program
D D D
B B B
TENS 13 is a program that you can also customise. In this program, you
can set the impulse frequency to between 1 and 150 Hz and the impulse
width to between 80 and 250 µs.
1. Place the electrodes on the desired area for treatment (for positioning
suggestions see section "7.4 Information regarding the positioning of
electrodes") and connect them to the device.
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