TENS & EMS Technology

HiDow’s pre-programed therapeutic modalities have been carefully designed by physical therapists and health care professionals to give the best stim experience on the market. No bite. No sting. Only smooth, soothing, pulsations that will provide fast acting pain relief so you can get back in the game. 3 therapies in 1 one machine. Where most stim machines only use TENS or EMS programs, HiDow’s unique line of electro-therapy equipment uses BOTH. And some HiDow units also offer a 3rd therapy, Microcurrent.

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a therapy that uses a low voltage electrical current to stimulate sensory nerves and suppress pain signals that are being sent to the brain. So, by applying the TENS stimulus to a pain area, the brain will sense short term relief instead of the pain.

TENS provides pain relief for many different types pain issues, including, but not limited to lower back pain, stiff neck, and minor aches and pains. In addition, TENS is often used by athletes to provide relief for post-workout pain or soreness and to help muscles relax and recover.

TENS frequencies range from 2-10 Hz.

Benefits:

• Short term pain relief
• Promotes blood circulation
• Promotes natural healing in the body
• Stimulates the production of endorphins, our bodies natural pain killers

EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation) is also known as “NEMS” Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. EMS uses a slightly stronger current than TENS to get muscles to contract. These impulses mimic the same action potential coming from the central nervous system during physical activity. This can improve muscle strength and function.

• In a medical setting, EMS can be used as part of a rehabilitation program for patients with musculoskeletal injures.
• Athletes can use EMS to enhance workouts and improve muscle performance. They can also use EMS to help sore muscles recover faster.

EMS devices use bio electrical impulses just like the ones our bodies produce which vary from 20-50Hz.

Benefits:

• Increase in muscular performance
• Promotes muscle recovery
• Reduces pain
• Promotes blood flow

TENS and EMS target different nerve groups in the body. Therefore, TENS and EMS have different indications for use.

TENS targets sensory nerves and will temporarily relieve pain.

EMS targets the muscle itself through the motor nerves and will improve and facilitate muscle performance.
Sensory and motor nerves fire at different frequencies, which is why EMS and TENS devices affect the body differently.

It is safe for most people to use TENS/EMS. However, the electrical impulses that a TENS/EMS unit produces may cause a buzzing, tingling, or prickling sensation, which some people may find uncomfortable. In very rare occasions, an electrical current will be too intense for a patient, causing burning or irritation on the skin.

Contraindications:

DO NOT use the device if you have any of the following medical conditions:

• An implanted cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted metallic or electronic device.
• Are pregnant.
• Have epilepsy.

It is recommended that you consult your medical practitioner before use if you:

• Have been diagnosed with cancer.
• Have suffered acute trauma or a recent surgical procedure.
• Have cardiac problems or cardiac disease.
• Have an abdominal hernia.
• Have venous thrombosis.

The device is intended for use by adults. Use on children is possible, but should only occur with adult supervision.

Warnings:

• Stimulation should not be applied directly over the heart, on the neck area or on the temples.
• Apply the electrode pads only to normal, intact, clean skin.
• Do not apply over open wounds or over swollen or infected areas.
• Never use the device while driving, operating machinery or during activities in which involuntary muscle contractions may endanger yourself or others.
• Never immerse the device in any liquid.
• Never use the device while sleeping.
• This device should only be used with the accessories provided by the manufacturer.

Adverse Reactions:

If you experience skin irritations or any other adverse reactions then treatment should be stopped immediately. You should consult with your medical practitioner about further use of the device.

Microcurrent is the use of very low frequency impulses that bypass many of the sensory nerves EMS and TENS often hit.
The current is designed to match a similar amount of electrical activity already present during natural cell activity.

• Microcurrent stimulates the production of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) in our body to clean and fuel tissues which promote recovery.
• Microcurrent delivers a subsensory current with almost no sensation which can be used in auricular therapy to relieve pain from conditions such as migraines, headaches, TMJ, and more.
• One of the latest innovations in the anti-aging industry is Microcurrent. It is used in spas and medical offices for facial toning and firming of ageing skin.

Microcurrent impulses can be as low as 1/1000th of a TENS device!
It often uses 100-500 Ua.
NOTE: 1 Hz = 1000 Ua’s or 1000 micro amps!

Benefits:

• Increase in promotion of ATP to promote recovery
• Bypasses the majority of the sensory nerves
• Promotes relief from migraines and headaches
• Passes easily through all the layers of tissue