Manufacturer's Description
The itouch Easy TENS unit offers relief from a wide range of pain: knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain and from a wide range of other causes. Nice guidelines for the osteo arthritis and rhematoid arthritis recommend TENS as part of a pain management plan. NHS Direct includes TENS as a pain relief option for back pain, frozen shoulder, period pain osteoporosis, and spondylitis. Itouch Easy is a simple to use and effective dual channel TENS machine with comfortable output, gentle control, and an extra choice of settings. The itouch Easy is an advanced digital TENS unit with 8 pre-set Medically proven programmes. It has a pad alarm, a one touch memory start which remembers and returns to the last settings. Comfort Strength control which monitors skin and pad condition to ensure that the stimulation remains constant, linked to intensity steps of 0.5 mA for added comfort. The itouch Easy has a unique single plug connection for both channels, simplifying lead connection and management during use. The itouch Plus has a two year warranty.
Everybody suffers from pain at some stage of their lives, but not everybody wants to tackle it by taking endless drugs and experiencing invasive surgical procedures. An effective, powerful alternative is the medically-approved electrotherapy known as TENS.
TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. It consists of a small unit, attached to the body via electrode pads, through which a harmless electrical signal is passed. The sensation is not painful or unpleasant, and can be likened to ¡°pins and needles¡±, or even gentle massage. This signal triggers the nerve endings, activating the pain gate and boosting the release of endorphins. The pain gate effectively stops pain signals from reaching the brain, whilst endorphins are the body¡¯s own natural defensive mechanism to ease pain.
TENS is used by physiotherapists, doctors and midwives, as well as individual patients with varying degrees of pain. In the past, TENS units were clunky, stationary, expensive and difficult to adjust. Modern advancements in TENS research means that TensCare are able to provide you with convenient, inexpensive, hospital-strength technology to use in the comfort of your own home.
The nature of this product means that, unlike many pharmaceutical alternatives, it can be used constantly with no threat of overdose, addiction or unwanted side-effects.
IMPORTANT: If you suffer from epilepsy or a heart rhythm problem, use a pacemaker, or your pain is undiagnosed, you should NOT use the itouch Easy. You may wish to discuss your options with your doctor or specialist. If you are pregnant, the itouch Easy much NOT be used, it is NOT a maternity TENS. For pain relief during labour we recommend the MamaTENS and MamaTENS MyTime, which is also available from Amazon. For more information call the TensCare helpline 01372 723 434
Box Contains
itouch Easy unit
Belt clip
2x leadwires
4x self adhesive electrode pads
2x 1.5v AA batteries
Storage pouch
Instruction booklet including body map for placement of electrodes
