Comments on: TENS Empi Select settings - anyone have advice on the various settings?

By: luckyladyny

luckyladyny — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:09:23 +0000

I have an Empi Select Unit and have been using it for almost 2 months now. As far as the preprogrammed settings, that is all that I use. I use the unit for a chronic wrist injury to help manage my pain. I just select the wrist setting and the increase the intensity level until its at a comfortable level and then let it work. As far as how much I use it, well it depends on my pain level at the time. I have had days where I have worn it for most of the day with only taking a few limited breaks with it off but there are other days where I wear it for an hour or so and then I’m good to go for the afternoon. For your final question about skin reactions, I have sensitive skin with alot of allergies to lotions and powders. I haven’t had any issues with skin reactions so far, just make sure that you move the positioning of the pads, don’t always put them in the same spot. Good luck

By: jesusfreakmn

jesusfreakmn — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:29:42 +0000

My tens unit doesn’t have preprogrammed settings…its pretty old, maybe thats why….but i do have issues with the adhesive allergy. over the years i have found some better than others, but they eventually become rashy, too….so, i search the web for tens pads and just switch whenever i need to. i was told to use the unit at twenty minute intervals, that it could be bad if you did it for longer. but i have used it for hours and hours at a time with no problem. but that doesn’t mean you wont. so just be careful. i don’t get a huge amount of relief from my tens, but it helps a little, which is better than nothing…and it really does make plane rides a little more bearable. good luck.

By: TweetyBird

TweetyBird — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:47:12 +0000

I suggest you contact your unit provider and get the information you need.