Suitable for

PowerDot Contraindications

PowerDot products should not be used in the following instances:

People with electronic devices such as pacemakers and intra-cardiac defibrillators.
People suffering from epilepsy.
Use during pregnancy.
Place of electrodes to the front and sides of the neck.
Stimulation of the thoracic area of people with cardiac arrhythmia.
Stimulation of the lower legs in cases of venous thrombosis or severe arterial obstruction (ischemia).
Stimulation of abdominal area in case of abdominal or inguinal hernia.
In case of particular health problems, it is always recommended that you seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
NEVER use PowerDot while driving, operating machinery, doing heavy physical training or any other action where involuntary muscle contraction can cause an accident or injury.

How to use

For use with PowerDot devices only

Hazards and Cautions

PowerDot Electrical Stimulation

These recommendations are derived from consultation with medical experts and the published research on precautions and contraindications for electrical stimulation.4-9

Precautions:

Due care is required in these circumstances and the use of the devices may need to be modified (such as electrode pad placement, intensity of stimulation, avoidance of use in direct contact with an area, etc.). Where appropriate or if you have concerns, seek the advice of a medical professional.• Abnormal sensations (e.g., numbness)• Recent injury, surgery, or trauma• Muscle atrophy.• Persistent pain.• Do not use PowerDot near metal or strong magnets (such as an MRI).• Do not exert yourself when using electrical muscle stimulation. Any workout should be at a level comfortable for you.• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of over 3,000 meters.

Discuss the following with your healthcare provider or physician in any of the following cases:• Electrode Placement: Caution should be taken when placing the electrodes with electrode placement. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) are safe to use in clinical and healthy populations. Avoid use over sympathetic ganglia, vagus nerve, carotid sinus, and cardiac muscle in all populations, and lumbar, abdominal, and pelvic region during pregnancy unless monitored by a practitioner.• Sensory-Altering Medications: Medications that impair sensory function may prevent the one from feeling and/or providing feedback regarding the intensity of the treatment or other abnormal sensations such as burning.• Varicose Veins: Avoid placement of electrodes directly over varicose veins. NMES and TENS may help in the prevention of varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis by increasing circulation. However, those with varicose veins are more likely to develop deep vein thrombosis.• Recent Injury or Surgery: Depending on the nature of the injury, electrical stimulation may cause further damage and delay healing.• Areas of Nerve Sensitivity: Due to the stimulation of sensory and/or motor nerves, those with areas of nerve sensitivity should use the device with caution.• Menstruation: Using NMES on the abdominal, lumbar, and pelvic regions may cause further pain, discomfort, and bleeding.• Unfused epiphyseal plates: Electrical stimulation should not be used directly over active epiphyses (growth plates).• Local Infection: Caution should be taken when using the same gel adhesive pads across multiple people as this may lead to the spread of a local infection.• Severe Obesity: Skin irritation can occur at higher intensities used for stimulation through excessive fat tissue.• Intake of NSAIDs, Narcotics, and Caffeine: These reduce the natural analgesic effects of electrical stimulation.

Pad Usage PrecautionsNEVER attach electrode pads:• Near or to your head.• On the front and sides of the neck• Across your chest• On your front torso (i.e. chest or abs) and back torso (i.e. upper back, lower back) simultaneously• Over painful areas. If you have painful areas, you should consult with your physician before using this device.• Over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.

Only use electrode pads supplied by PowerDot Inc. or Therabody.



Contraindications:

These are circumstances where the potential risks may outweigh the benefits. Therefore, it is advised that you should seek the advice of a medical professional before using the device.• Use of any cardiac stimulator (pacemaker), implanted defibrillator or other implanted metallic or electronic device.• Epilepsy (or history of seizures) or any sensory or mental impairment preventing communication or sensation of stimulation intensity• Cancer or cancerous lesions• Any heart problem or condition• Pregnancy (do not use over abdominal area or low back area)• Serious circulation disorders in lower limbs (arterial disease, blood clots, etc.)• Abdominal or inguinal hernia• This system should not be used over swollen or inflamed areas, skin eruptions or other wounds, uncontrolled hemorrhage, infections, or tumor sites.• Consult your physician prior to use.

Discuss the following with your healthcare provider or physician in any of the following cases:• Cardiac Disability: Electrical stimulation of the thorax or neck may result in the disruption of normal respiratory or cardiac function. Avoid use over sympathetic ganglia, vagus nerve, carotid sinus, and cardiac muscle.• Pacemaker: Avoid electrode placement over areas where current flow may interfere with a pacemaker’s function.• Arterial Disease: May result in pain and/or exacerbate ischemia.• Uncontrolled Hemorrhage: May increase the amount of blood flow lost.• Sites of Infection (Including Osteomyelitis): May spread infection and contaminate equipment.• Blood Clots: Do not apply to any part of the body with active deep vein thrombosis and/or thrombophlebitis. The clot may dislodge and be released into the venous system.• Pregnancy: Stimulation of abdominal, lumbar, or pelvic regions may have an adverse effect on a developing fetus. If used during pregnancy over the abdominal, lumbar, or pelvic region it should be under the guidance of a trained expert.• Cancerous Lesions: This may result in the growth or spread of a tumor.• Exposed Metal Implants: Contact with a metal object can result in severe electric shock.• History of Seizures: Application of e-stim to the head, neck, or shoulder region may trigger a seizure. Those with a history of seizures should maintain caution with device use on other areas as well.• Sensory or Mental Impairment: The patient may be unable to provide feedback regarding tolerance to or feeling of the stimulation which may result in burns or trauma.• Unstable Fractures: Muscle stimulation can place unwanted stress on healing tissues.

Important info

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