Ultima Tone

Ultima Tone

The Ultima Tone is an easy to use combination device for pain relief, muscle toning, sports, beauty therapy and sports injuries. All the programmes of the Ultima Tone are adjustable over a wide range of settings. The three TENS settings of the Ultima Tone are divided into Constant, Burst and Rate and Width Modulation. The EMS programmes of the Ultima Tone apply stimulating pulses over the muscle, and as a result the muscle will alternately contract and relax to imitate normal physical activity. The intensity controls of the Ultima Tone can be locked to avoid accidental change. 

Features of the Ultima Tone

• Compact and easy to use;
• TENS and EMS;
• Intensity Lock;
• 3 TENS and 4 EMS programmes

Contraindictions of the Ultima Tone

Do not use TENS:

• If you have a pacemaker or have a heart rhythm problem
• If you have epilepsy
• During the first three months of pregnancy
• When driving or operating machinery
• If you are suffering from acute, feverish or infectious dieseases
• To mask or relieve undiagnosed pain

Specifications of the Ultima Tone

About TENS

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is recommended throughout the world by pain clinics and physiotherapy departments. Not only does TENS reduce your pain, it can also help you to reduce your need for painkillers. TENS is a means of stimulating your body's own natural defences against the pain. The electrode pads are usually placed near the source of the pain. TENS sends a very small electric current through the skin which works in two ways -  

Pain Gate

Stimulating the sensory nerves which carry touch and temeprature signals.These nerves go to the same connections in the spine as the nerves carrying the pain. A strong sensory signal will block the pain signal travelling up the spine to the brain. This is known as the 'Pain Gate'. In the Pain Gate mode TENS only provides relief whilst it is switched on. The effect may start to wear off after 1-2 hours. You can stop for an hour and then repeat the treatment later. You can use TENS several times a dayfor as long as you like, provided that you do not have the strength high enough to produce muscle contractions.

Endorphin Release

At low frequency settings and slightly stronger output, TENS drives the motor nerves to produce a small repetitive muscle contraction. This is een by the brain as excercise which promotes the release of Endorphin - your body's own natural pain killer. The relief builds up and normally takes about 40 minutes to reach a maximum level which can last for hours. Most people will acheive a reduction in pain. Some find that their pain goes away completely whilst they are using  TENS. Some users only feel better after repeated use, and over a long period of time.