ActivBody

Everyone has a different level of skin resistance; therefore we cannot specify an exact intensity setting for you. Simply choose a level of intensity where you can feel the stimulation but ensure it is below a level of discomfort. See the table below for examples.

Muscles should not twitch or spasm. So long as you avoid muscle twitching, you cannot overdose.

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Purpose ModeIntensity TimeHow often
Acute pain BLOCKMedium 30 minutesas required
Chronic pain RELIEVELow to medium Minimum 60 minutesas required
Nagging pain RELIEVELow Overnightas required
Relaxation RELAXLow Minimum 2 hoursas required
Circulation RELAX or RELIEVELow 60 minuteswhen practical

SportsMed

On RELIEVE mode – muscles should not contract or twitch

On RECOVER mode – muscles should contract, mildly

On EXERCISE mode – muscles should contract, mildly or strongly – as required

Some muscles may take up to 8 weeks to regain adequate strength.

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Purpose ModeIntensity TimeHow often
Pain relief RELIEVELow to medium Minimum 60 minutesOn demand
Muscle soreness RELIEVELow Several hoursDaily for 1 or 2 days
Scar tissue RELIEVELow Several hoursDaily as needed
Soft tissue healing RECOVERMedium 10 to 20 minutes3 times per day
Circulation RELIEVE or RECOVERLow 60 minutesas often as needed
Rehabilitation EXERCISEMedium 5 to 15 minutes3 times per day
Rehabilitation EXERCISEMedium to High 10 to 20 minutes3 times per day
Pelvic Floor RECOVERMedium 30 to 60 minutesDaily for 8 weeks
Pelvic Floor EXERCISEMedium to High 30 to 60 minutesDaily for 8 weeks

SportsMed PRO

On RELIEVE mode – muscles should not contract or twitch

On EXERCISE mode – muscles should contract, mildly or strongly – as required

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Purpose ModeIntensity TimePulse frequency
Pain relief / relaxation Modulated and RelieveLow Minimum 60 minutesLow
Pain management Constant and RelieveLow to medium 20 to 30 minutesHigh
Pain management Modulated and RelieveLow to medium Minimum 60 minutesHigh
Healing Modulated & Exercise;
6 sec ON, 12 sec OFF		Medium 5–15 min; 3 per dayMedium to high
Healing Constant & Exercise;
6 sec ON, 12 sec OFF		Low to medium 5–15 min; 3 per dayHigh
Rehabilitation Constant & Exercise;
6 sec ON, 12 sec OFF		Muscle contraction 20–30 min; dailyHigh
Strength Constant & Exercise;
12 sec ON, 24 sec OFF		Muscle contraction 20-30 min; 3 per weekHigh
Pelvic Floor Constant & Exercise;
6 sec ON, 12 sec OFF		Muscle contraction 30-60 min; dailyHigh

ActivNatal

Please become familiar with the functions of your ActivNatal BEFORE you go into Labour.

EXERCISE mode is not used during pregnancy or within the first 6 weeks after childbirth.

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Purpose ModeIntensity TimeHow often / when
Ante natal and post natal
Musculoskeletal pain relief RELIEVELow to medium Minimum 60 minutesOn demand
Muscle tension, stress RELIEVELow Several hoursOn demand
Circulation, swollen ankles RELIEVELow Minimum 60 minutesEach evening
Childbirth
Early labour RELIEVELow to medium Several hoursBefore you leave for hospital
Stage 1 labour to transition LABOURHigh - increase intensity with contraction Duration of contractionWith contraction
Post natal – 6 or more weeks after childbirth
Pelvic floor EXERCISE MODEStart low; gradually increase 30 to 60 minutesDaily
Abdominal Sheet EXERCISE MODEStart low; gradually increase 30 to 60 minutesDaily

InControl

Only ever use surging modes for pelvic floor muscle contraction.

The following is the "ideal" program - but don't worry if you miss a day or two. Just do what you can.

  • PFE i is for involuntary muscles, e.g. the internal sphincter muscles

  • PFE v is for voluntary muscles such as all muscles that support the pelvic organs, and the external sphincter muscles

  • PFE m - the m stands for mixed, as this mode exercises all muscles at the same time by modulating between low frequency and high frequency stimulation

MINUTES PER DAY

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Week PFE i ModePFE m Mode PFE v Mode
1 20 minutes20 minutes 0 minutes
2 30 minutes30 minutes 0 minutes
3 40 minutes40 minutes 0 minutes
4 0 minutes50 minutes 40 minutes
5 0 minutes50 minutes 40 minutes
6 0 minutes40 minutes 50 minutes
7 0 minutes50 minutes 40 minutes
8 0 minutes30 minutes 60 minutes
Maintenance 20 minutes20 minutes 20 minutes

EllaEase

Any muscle contraction should be quite mild, just sufficient to notice the relaxation phase that follows.

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Purpose ModeIntensity TimeHow often
Primary period pain RELIEVEMuscles should NOT contract On demandOn demand
Muscle tension RELIEVEMuscles should NOT contract On demandOn demand
Low back pain RELIEVEMuscles should NOT contract Minimum 60 minutesOn demand
Fluid retention EASEMuscles should contract Minimum 60 minutesDaily
Abdominal cramps EASEMuscles should contract On demandOn demand
Tension headache RELAXLow Minimum 60 minutesDaily
Reduce stress and anxiety RELAXLow Several hoursDaily

EllaEase ENDO

Any muscle contraction should be quite mild, just sufficient to notice the relaxation phase that follows.

Pain Location ModeElectrodes IntensityTime
Abdominal cramps EASEStandard Muscles should contractMaximum 1 hour each day
Abdominal cramps EASE or RELIEVEStandard Muscles should NOT contractAs long as necessary
Pelvic pain – cramps EASEPelvic floor Muscles should NOT contractMaximum 1 hour each day
Pain pain – tight muscle EASE or RELIEVEPelvic Floor Muscles should NOT contractAs long as necessary
Low back, leg, hip, groin pain RELIEVEStandard Muscles should NOT contractAs long as necessary
Sacrum, rectum EASEPelvic floor Muscles should contractMaximum 1 hour each daily
Sacrum, rectum RELIEVEPelvic Floor Muscles should NOT contractAs long as necessary
Early intervention RELAXStandard or Pelvic floor Muscles should NOT contractSeveral hours
Assisting sleep RELAXStandard Muscles shoudl NOT contractOvernight