Can these be used for interferential therapy (IFC) in addition to TENS, or would I need to use TENS mode only on my device? Thanks
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Well I just tried mine tonight. I had HORRIBLE luck. Make that no luck. Where I get amazing and great feeling results with the standard 2 by 2 inch on all 4 modalities (tens, IF, EMS, Micro) each and every one of these felt like garbage except the tens alone and even IT felt restrained and "shocky". I will try again tomorrow with different positioning. I had them run vertically tonight and very VERY high since I had applied expensive Penetrex Pain Cream on my lower lumbar area and had to stay above that. Will lower the pads tomorrow but NO way I will try horizontal (even with the electrode gap in the middle) as I have 6 fusions. NO way I will risk going near all the Titanium in my spine.
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I think this is something to ask your physician because it really depends on the type and source of your discomfort. However, I have used the TENS unit on my lower back where I had disc surgery about 18 years ago and it relieved the residual pain. I believe that muscles and nerves 'remember' pain and if you can interrupt that 'memory' it might be possible to find relief. For me, this little unit has had a remarkable effect on the quality of my life.
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Yes it is a wireless Tens unit. But now you can buy wireless units of various brands for a lot less at Walgreens, plus they are a lot smaller. This one is very bulky.
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You may have to put some of the tens gel on your feet and raise the intensity higher then you might otherwise use with just pads. If you have thick skin or callouses you may have a hard time getting conductivity.
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This is a Tens unit. It sends electrical pulses to the muscles that hurt. I don't know what an EMMS unit is unless you are referring to the machine that shocks the hear, then no it's not that
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Absolutely! This is one of the top uses for TENS therapy. I use it several times a week since my lumbar spine is a mess. All 5 disks are bad...
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I am not familiar with that unit but 99% of the snap varieties of TENS are universally sized. The equiptment is either the snap type or the wire type (wire is made into the adhesive pad itself). If your pads snap on, I bet these will work. As I noted in my review, these are not as soft and flexible as the expensive ones but they last longer. I will order these every time I need replacements. Good luck!
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I have a battery pack Century2100 tens unit that I attach the electrodes to. I bought it from my chiropractor.
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If you have the 2 separate "pin" lead plug in points on the unit itself. Mine is an older unit and has 2 separate "channels", each with 2 "pin" holes for wire leads & their own intensity "volume" levels. So I can use 2 of these butterfly pads at the same time independent of each other. So, tens unit must have at least 2 holes to receive wire leads. Mine has four. Think positive & negative leads for each butterfly pad.
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Good heavens, at $5.95 & free shipping, what do you think you're going to get? Read the ad closely, and order what it lists. You will need to order a tens unit separately. Check for them here on Amazon. You probably won't find a better price. I found one for about $30-35.00. You have to really look though. Electrode pads are cheap enough, as evidenced by this tru-medic ad. Oh, BTW, the pads and the tens unit don't have to be the same brand.
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According to the manufacturer, no it cannot. You can google Icy Hot Smart Relief Tens therapy website for some questions and answers, but despite all the glowing reviews, I personally did not find this product to be effective at all.
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I know you are never supposed to use any kind of TENS machine on the neck, face or chest, as it can affect heart rhythm. I use it on my back, hips and legs....if you need a specific area, google tens machine and the area, and you will come up with a better answer for those areas than I can give you...I want you to know though, I get nice relief in the areas I mentioned!
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I have been using my pads since I purchased this. Keep them on the plastic holder between uses. Follow the directions for use. I am very satisfied with this TENS unit
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You use them with the IQ massager, the cable that connects the pads just plug onto the slippers. They work great, But you need to have the IQ massager unit for them to work. Also an electrode gel works great with the pads and these slippers, such as the spectra 360 gel.
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It should work with your machine, the patches appear to be universal. I have a tens machine LG and the patches I bought through Amazon were not LG patches but another type which the contents of cover says that it is self adhering electrodes for use with Transcultaneous electrical nerve simulators and electrical muscle stimulators.
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if the pads have snaps or some way for the cable to adhere to the pads. but you could buy a TENS system for less if you don't want the belt, the belt allows you to wear it while walking or doing other activities, whereas pads would not stick to the skin good enough to permit any kind of movement or activity.
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Hello Mark, I only know this product and cannot compare since I haven't tried the 'Tens Prospera'. If that is not powerful enough, it might be time to seek out what the doctors prescribe which may be more powerful. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Holly