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Electrode placement

To get maximum results from stimulation, it is

important to place the electrodes correctly. Always

make sure that you have normal skin sensation in

the treatment area before you attach the electrodes.

The optimal place may vary slightly from person to

person, so try moving the electrodes around until

you get the most effective results. In some cases, it

can be helpful to mark the spot for future use. For

suggestions regarding placement of the electrodes,

see the ‘Electrode Placement Guide’. Please note

that you may need assistance to place the electrodes

on certain spots on your body.

As a rule, place the electrodes on or near the

treatment area. Stimulation may result in visible

muscle contraction, especially in burst TENS

programs (programs 7 to 11). This is not harmful,

but if you nd these contractions uncomfortable,

try moving the electrodes to a different place.

Please note that when you use EMS programs

(programs 16 to 20), muscle contraction is a

desired effect. If no muscle contraction occurs in an

EMS program, you have not placed the electrodes

correctly or you have chosen a too low intensity.

• Do not place electrodes over the carotid sinus

on the sides of your neck or on the front of your

neck, across your chest or on your head.

• Do not place the electrodes over open wounds.

Open wounds may lead to the delivery of too

much current to the area, which may cause burns.

• If you recently had surgery, do not place

electrodes on the cut. Place the electrodes at a

distance of 3 to 5 cm from the cut or along the

proximal nerves or near the spine where the skin

is intact.

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