Do's and Don'tsUpdated 4 months ago
Do's
- Consult with your physician before using this device if you are in the care of a physician.
- Consult with your physician prior to using this device after a recent surgical procedure, because stimulation accelerates the healing process.
- Use this device with caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
- If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
- Keep this device out of the reach of children.
- Use this device with caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
- If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
- If your pain does not improve, becomes more than mild, or continues for more than five days, stop using this device and consult your physician.
- Always use the original USB charging cable to recharge the device and remote.
- Only use the foot mat supplied by the manufacturer. Other foot mats may have electrical properties that are not suitable for or may damage the device.
- Fully charge the battery before long-term storage and charge it every two or three months to extend the life of the battery.
- If the foot mat has become dirty, you may use a damp towel to gently clean the foot mat.
- Use baby wipes to clean any stains or dust on the device.
- For best results, use the NMES foot mat for a 30-minute session, 1-3 times per day.
- Take at least a 30-minute break between sessions for safety and effectiveness.
- Handle the unit with care. Inappropriate handling of the unit may adversely affect its characteristics.
- If the device is not used for an extended period, it is recommended to charge your device every 2-3 months.
- You should store the device in a dry and cool environment.
- If the foot mat needs to be replaced when it becomes worn and doesn’t emit stimulation, purchase replacement foot pads ONLY at GetNeuroMD.com.
Don'ts
- DO NOT START stimulation until both feet are making adequate contact with the foot mat.
- Do not allow children to handle, swallow, or ingest accessories or parts.
- Do not use it on your eyes, mouth, face, neck, head, chest, or any other parts of your body.
- Do not use this device when in the bath, shower, or other sources of moisture.
- Do not use this device while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which electrical stimulation can put you at risk of injury.
- Do not use this device on children.
- Do not use this device over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red,infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
- Do not operate in close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment as it may produce instability in the device output.
- Do not use this device while sleeping.
- Do not use this device on abnormal skin, or skin that is not clean & healthy.
- Do not use this device if you are susceptible to rhythm disturbances to the heart unless under direction of your physician.
- Do not use this device over, or in proximity to, metallic implants or cancerous lesions.
- Do not use this device in the presence of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may not operate properly when the electrical stimulation device is in use.
- Do not use this device if you are pregnant, or suspect that you are pregnant, unless under the direction of your physician.
- Do not use this device for pain of central origin, including headache.
- This device should not be applied on or across your head or face.
- This device is not to be used in the presence of flammable gases.
- Do not remove this device from your skin with the stimulation mode of operation activated.
- Do not place your finger, or any object, between or near your skin and the foot mat during stimulation treatment.
- Do not place the foot mat in water or apply solvents of any kind.