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Therapy The device isn’t automatically restarting.
If you are using the app, go to Settings and
Make sure you initiate therapy only after the device Therapy Dose. If "Manual" is selected, you need
and electrode are properly placed on the calf. to manually restart therapy. With any other
selection (Regular, Low, or High Dose), therapy will
I am trying to start therapy with the app (or automatically restart.
by pressing the button) and getting a short
(2-second) blink of an orange light. You can check and change settings manually
Recharge battery. by holding the device off your leg without the
electrode connected. Hold the button down for 10
I start therapy and a white light blinks once and seconds to toggle between settings.
stops.
Your device has not been calibrated. You need to 1 white light = Manual. 5 white lights = Regular
calibrate device at least once before therapy.
The therapy stings or feels uncomfortable.
I am not getting pain relief. Turn off the device by using the app or clicking the
Make sure you feel a strong but comfortable button 4 times. Remove the device and inspect
sensation during therapy sessions (indicated the electrode, make sure all four electrode gel
by single white blinking light). If not, you can try pads are in good condition. If your skin is dry then
calibrating the device again or increasing the consider using skin moisturizer. Place the device
therapeutic intensity by using the app or pressing and electrode back on your leg, making sure that
and holding the button. there is complete contact between the electrode
and the skin. Sometimes it is helpful to smooth
The therapy stopped and the light is blinking the electrode onto the skin first and then secure
orange continuously. the sports band. If the discomfort persists, then
A blinking orange light typically indicates poor replace the electrode.
contact between the electrode and the skin. This
may occur because the device is not securely If replacing the electrode doesn’t help, you may
placed on the leg or because the electrode is need to recalibrate. One way to check calibration
dry. Check that the electrode is snapped in, the level is to see how long it takes to feel any
electrode is in complete contact with the skin, sensation during therapy session. If it is felt within
and the band is attached snugly (but not too the first five seconds, it is a good indication that
tightly) on the leg. Start therapy again. If the calibration is too high.
problem recurs, remove the device and inspect
the electrode. Place the device back on the leg I have leg cramps/muscle contraction during
and restart the therapy session. If the problem therapy, or muscle soreness after use.
persists, then replace the electrode. Confirm that the intensity is appropriate – strong
but comfortable. You can recalibrate. You may
The light is blinking white but I do not feel also want to decrease the intensity, as long as it
anything. remains strong.
The intensity may be too low. Use the app or press
and hold the button to increase the intensity until Try the other leg. One leg may be more prone to
you feel a strong but comfortable sensation. cramping or soreness than the other leg.
Alternatively, calibrate the device again.
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