Product Description
Millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic back pain in the lumbar spine. One of the most important treatment methods is the TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) electrotherapy, which uses small electrical nerve-stimulating pulses to provide non-invasive drug-free pain relief.
The WiTouch Pro is a TENS unit that is designed without the cumbersome battery packs and wired electrodes typical of traditional devices of this kind. The innovative wireless unit integrates all necessary elements in a compact and aesthetically appealing housing. It's simply bluetooth Tens therapy to keep you moving!
A complex dual overmoulded body assembly ensures that the highly flexible electrode wings comfortably hug the body’s contours. Thus, the device is easy to transport and can be worn discreetly underneath the clothes for long periods. The WiTouch Pro is intuitively operated, is pleasant to the touch and highly flexible in use.
Benefits / Features:
- Patented waveform technology provides deep penetrating back pain relief by blocking the body's pain signals and releasing endorphins.
- Same prescription strength stimulation technology used by doctors and physiotherapists
- Personalize your treatment with 4 unique pain relief programmes and 15 intensity levels
- Two ways to control your device:
- - Use the WiTouch Pro app on your smartphone - download, install & connect the WiTouch Pro App
- - Or simply use the buttons directly on the device
- Reusable, wireless and easy-to-use
- Multi-use gel pads adhere comfortably to the skin (additional gel pads sold separately)
- Over 100 x 30 minute treatment sessions on 2 AAA batteries (included).
For in-store only purchases you may be eligible for a rebate depending on your Fund and level of cover.
What is TENS ?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes.
TENS is a non-invasive, low-risk nerve stimulation intended to reduce pain, both acute and chronic.
TENS has been used as a solution for back pain for over 25 years and has been studied extensively to demonstrate its benefits. In a meta-analysis of studies examing the use of TENS therapy Johnson & Martinson* published a review of 39 randomised controlled trials. They concluded that the studies demsonstrate a "highly significant reduction in pain with the use of ENS (TENS) compared to placebo controls". In addition Fishbain et. al.* found that 376 chronic pain patients who had used TENS therapy for 6 months or more reported average satisfaction and comfort ratings of 8.19 and 8.35 out of 10 respectively.
< br />< em>*Johnson and Martinson, Efficacy of electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials'' Pain 130 (2007) [157-165]
*Fishbain DA, Chabal C, Abbott A, Wippermein Hein L, Cutler R. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) treatment outcome in long term users. Clinical Jour nal of Pain (1996) [12: 201-14]
Specifications
Troubleshooting for those users with the remote control:
LED Indicator Guide
| Event | LED Colour |
LED Sequence |
| Low battery - device |
Yellow Yellow |
One(1) blink every two (2) seconds when the device is on Rapid blinking during the stimulation treatment |
| Low battery - remote control |
Yellow |
One (1) blink every time the START/STOP button is pressed |
| Device transition from OFF to ON | Green | One (1) blink every two (2) seconds |
| Device transition from ON to OFF | None | Green blinking stops |
| Device transition from ON to START STIMULATION mode | Green | Rapid blinking during treatment |
| On remote control, press of START/STOP TREATMENT button to either START or STOP treatment | Green | One (1) blink when START/STOP button is pressed |
| Device at maximum intensity and +/- button pressed on remote or device | Green | Two (2) blinks each time button is pressed |
| Remote control communication ERROR* | Green/ Yellow |
One (1) Green, followed by two (2) Yellow blinks |
Resynchronising Your Remote:
* Your WiTouch Pro device comes from the factory with a paired remote. You DO NOT have to pair the device and remote prior to use. In the rare instance the remote and device become unpaired and wireless communication between them stop, follow these steps to pair the units;
- Remove the batteries from the WiTouch UNIT
- Hold both the plus and minus buttons on the remote until it displays a solid green light
- If the remote does not light up, please replace the CR2032 battery
- Whilst looking at the remote, put the batteries back in to the WiTouch UNIT, the remote will flash five (5) times - put down the remote without pressing any more buttons
- Turn the UNIT on at the power button and increase intensity until you can hear/feel the electronic pulsing
- If you cannot turn the WiTouch UNIT on, replace the two AAA batteries
- Using the remote, increase/decrease the intensity. If the WiTouch UNIT does not alter the intensity with the remote start the pairing process again
Warranty Information
The WiTouch Pro has a one (1) year limited warranty. The supplier warrants that it is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period on 1 (one year) from the date of purchase.
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About the Product
WiTouch Pro has been created by a group of innovative designers and engineers from Australia, with commercial input from an experienced team in Tennessee, USA.
As a result of this ground breaking innovation and research, the WiTouch Pro has been awarded the “red dot: best of the best” 2013 and the award for "Best in Category, Medical & Scientific" at Australian International Design Awards for 2013.
Testimonials:
''I have been using TENS with my patients for over 3 decades and believe the WiTouch Pro provides a real step forward in improving patient compliance. By combining a back-pain specific waveform, greatly-increased electrode contact area and a unique wireless control system the WiTouch Pro is an excellent option for managing the pain associated with chronic spinal pathologies'' Dr Len Rose M.B.B.S., (FACLM) (FAMAS) Pain Management Specialist, East Melbourne VIC
"I have been using the WiTouch Pro as a treatment option for my lower back pain patients and they have not only found the device to be very effective in helping relieve their pain but have loved the comfort and convenience of the wireless design'' Melinda Klarenaar B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy), Grad.Dip. (Sports Physiotherapy), High Performance Physiotherapy, Ryde NSW
*The WiTouch Pro has been approved for use in Australia as a Class IIa medical device by the Therapeutic Goods Adinistration (TGA)
Reviews
Melinda Klarenaar B.App.Sc (Physiotherapy), Grad.Dip. (Sports Physiotherapy), High Performance Physiotherapy, Ryde NSW (Posted on 5/07/2016)
The sciatica goes down both legs, and the pain also goes around into my stomach. Also it radiates up my back. The painkillers are constant, and I am sick and tired of being tired all the time and being in constant pain. When I put the Wi Touch Pro on today, I noticed a big difference within half an hour. I could walk properly, and not creep around and jolt my back because of each step. I am only first day so far, but I haven't had an extra painkiller this afternoon, like I normally do. I felt tingles going down my legs, and I have been relieved of almost all of the pain in them. Even my knees feel better. I just want to thank you for this amazing product. (Posted on 5/07/2016)
