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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION
EXPLANATION OF DIGITAL EMS
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an internationally accepted and proven way of treat-
ing muscular injuries. It works by sending electronic pulses to the muscle needing
treatment; this causes the muscle to exercise passively.
It is a product derived from the square waveform, originally invented by John Fara-
day in 1831. Through the square wave pattern it is able to work directly on muscle
motor neurons. DIGITAL EMS has low frequency and this in conjunction with the
square wave pattern allows direct work on muscle groupings. This is being widely
used in hospitals and sports clinics for the treatment of muscular injuries and for
the re-education of paralyzed muscles, to prevent atrophy in affected muscles
and improving muscle tone and blood circulation.
HOW DIGITAL EMS WORKS
DIGITAL EMS is intended to be used to increase blood circulation and loosens
tight and knotted fibers, stimulates muscle growth and also reduces stiffness in
muscle joints. The DIGITAL EMS units send comfortable impulses through the
skin that stimulate the nerves in the treatment area. When the muscle receives
this signal it contracts as if the brain has sent the signal itself. As the signal strength
increases, the muscle flexes as in physical exercise. Then when the pulse ceases,
the muscle relaxes and the cycle starts over again, (Stimulation, Contraction and
Relaxation.)
Chapter 2 : CAUTIONS
1. Precautions:
Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of electrode placement
following logn-term application. Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient
selection by a person qualified in the management of pain patients.
2. Contradictions:
TENS devices can affect the operation of demand type cardiac pacemakers.
TENS is not recommended for patients with known heart disease without physi-
cal evaluation of risk. Do not use TENS on the carotid sinus(neck) region. Do no
apply TENS for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established. Do
not stimulate on the site that may cause current to flow transcerebrally(through
the head).
3. Adverse Reactions
Possible allergic to gel, skin irritation and electrode burn are potential adverse
reactions.
4. Read operation manual before use of EMS.
5. We emphasize that patient with an implanted electronic device (for example, a
pacemaker) should not undergo EMS treatment without first consulting a doctor.
The same applies to patients with any metallic implants.
6. If EMS therapy becomes ineffective or unpleasant, stimulation should be dis
continued until its use is reevaluated by the physician or therapist.
7. Avoid adjusting controls while operating machinery or vehicles.
8. Turn the T.E.N.S. off before applying or removing electrodes.
9. AGF-3X T.E.N.S. devices have no AP/APG protection.
Do not use it in the presence of explosive atmosphere and flammable mixture.
Chapter 3 : WARNINGS
1. Caution should be used in applying EMS to patients suspected of having heart
disease. Further clinical data is needed to show there are no adverse results.
2. The safety of EMS devices for use during pregnancy or birth has not been
established.
Do not use EMS during pregnancy.
3. EMS is not effective for pain of central origin. (This includes headache.)
4. EMS devices should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician.
5. EMS devices have no curative value.
6. EMS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the sensation of pain
which would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
7.Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms)
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