Dolito TENS device and its use
The Dolito is a two-channel TENS device optimized for relieving acute and chronic pain. It only has pain relief programs. In addition to constant-frequency (traditional and endorphin) TENS programs, it also provides a modulated (variable-parameter) program. Thus it can be used effectively not only for acute pains lasting 2–3 days, but also for osteoarthritis, arthritis, tennis elbow, tendon inflammations, rheumatic complaints, etc.
Dolito TENS device
It is 2 channels, meaning you can treat about the area of two palms at the same time. This includes the neck, the arms, the lower back area or the knee. However, if knee pain is bilateral, you must treat one knee and then the other separately.
For bilateral knee or hip pain or back pain extending from the neck to the lower back, choose a 4-channel device instead of the Dolito, because you can treat successfully in a single session and save a lot of time.
- Neck spine pain (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Thoracic spine pain (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Lower back pain (lumbago, sciatica, disc herniation) (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Joint inflammation (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Tendon sheath or bursitis (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Circulatory problems (Programs 1 and 2)
- Nerve pain, neuralgia (Programs 1 and 4) – for this I recommend a sock or glove electrode accessory.
- Muscle pain (Programs 2 and 4)
- Phantom pain (Programs 2, 3 and 4)
- Fracture pain (Programs 1, 2 and 4)
- Pelvic floor muscle pain (Programs 1, 2, 3, 4)
Main features of the Dolito
A total of 5 types of programs are available.
Traditional TENS (CONT) or also called high-frequency TENS
The device always delivers identical-shaped, identical-duration, rapidly repeating (high-frequency) electrical impulses. The main effect of high frequencies is that they block the pain-transmitting nerve pathways and the spread of pain. The pain-relieving effect of high-frequency TENS treatment appears already after 15–20 minutes and lasts for 2–3 hours.
Use this program if you are sure you will only need a few treatments, because the regularly repeating impulses can cause your body to adapt quickly and the pain relief effect may decrease after a few days.
Do not use this program to reduce arthritic or osteoarthritic pain that has been tormenting you for years.
However, it is a good choice for fresh pain, nerve entrapment, recent muscle injury, strain, sprain, stiff neck, etc.
BURST TENS (BURST)
In this program the device delivers twice per second 9+9 slow (low-frequency) impulses of identical shape and duration.
The main effect of low frequency is that it can increase your body's production of its own pain-relieving substances, the so-called brain endorphins, thereby reducing pain in the most natural way possible. The pain-relieving effect of low-frequency TENS treatment appears after about 25–30 minutes of treatment and lasts 5–6 hours, and for some even longer.
Use this program if you are sure you will only need a few treatments, because the regularly repeating impulses can cause your body to adapt quickly and the pain relief effect may decrease after a few days.
Do not use this program to reduce arthritic or osteoarthritic pain that has been tormenting you for years.
However, it is a good choice for fresh pain, nerve entrapment, recent muscle injury, strain, sprain, stiff neck, etc.
HAN mode (variable-frequency TENS treatment)
This mode, named after Professor Han, is a variation of treatments with regularly repeating impulses. It combines the favorable effects of high- and low-frequency treatments. This is achieved by continuously varying the impulse frequency between 2 and 100 Hz every 2–4 seconds. This not only blocks the pain-transmitting nerve pathways and the spread of pain, but also stimulates your body's production of its own pain-relieving substances, the so-called endorphins. Thus its pain-relieving effect is twofold, potentially stronger and longer-lasting than treatments that use a single frequency.
It is also intended for shorter-duration pain relief, because despite the variable frequency your nervous system may adapt within 10–15 days and the treatments' effect can gradually decrease.
Do not use this program to reduce arthritic or osteoarthritic pain that has been tormenting you for years.
It is excellent for recent inflammatory complaints, tenosynovitis, bursitis, nerve entrapment, recent muscle injuries, strains, sprains, stiff neck, etc.
Modulated TENS (MOD)
This mode was created to prevent habituation, so it is the most suitable for treating pains that occur daily due to a chronic disease that may persist for months or years.
Use this program for the daily treatment of arthritic (inflammatory), osteoarthritic (degenerative), rheumatic joint pains, epicondylitis (tennis elbow), etc.
The program continuously changes the stimulus parameters (frequency, pulse width and/or intensity). Thus the body does not adapt at all or adapts much later to the electrical impulses.
Creating a custom program
In addition, you have the option to create your own custom program (for example, your physiotherapist can create one for your specific complaint).
Dolito device technical specifications
- 6 programs, including 1 customizable program
- 5 different modes (Continuous (Cont), Burst, HAN, Modulated, W/R)
- Two channels
- The LCD screen displays the timer and the intensity
- Custom treatment times from 1 minute up to 10 hours
- Usage time and average intensity for each channel
- High safety level to protect the user
- Waveform: asymmetric, rectangular, biphasic, zero DC current
- Current intensity: 0 – 80 mA
- Type: direct current
- Selectable pulse width: 50 µs – 350 µs
- Frequency: 1 – 150 Hz
- Ramp time: 0.1 – 9.9 seconds
- Operates with one 9V battery
The Dolito provides pain relief treatments for any body area, but especially for the following:
