Performance Health TPN 200 Plus – TENS Machine for Pain Relief & Labour

I've had this machine for a number of months now, and didn't want to review this until I had the chance to use it for a while. I saw a number of options for TENS machines when I was looking to purchase, and they started off cheap and went very high. This is my first foray into the TENS world and so I thought I'd start off with something a little simple, not too expensive in case it didn't work, and if it did work I could always experiment with other models later. This model has served me well, it comes with a nice carry case, some sticky pads which conduct the electricity, and the wires required to operate it. It also comes with a handy picture chart for placement of the pads depending on the location of the pain. I do believe that there could have been a little bit more of a comprehensive chart with recommended settings, it is all a bit complicated and a bit of Googling and Youtubing is needed in order to get the most out of the machine. Everybody is different and personal preference does have a part to play in this, but some basic settings to start with would be a good idea rather than being thrown into the deep end. That is my only criticism of this machine. It works extremely well for both acute and chronic pain, and the purpose this was bought for was to treat the effects of chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Using this daily has made a lot of difference to the feeling of pain and has allowed the use of pharmaceuticals to be reduced significantly which is always a good thing. If this doesn't seem to be working for you, I'd say persevere first and foremost and look into what settings work for you, maybe some will be absolutely useless and others will work wonders. Here's a quick list to save you Googling like I did: Set the frequency to: 80 to 120Hz- acute pain, 35-50Hz-muscle stimulation, 2 to 10Hz – chronic pain Set the pulse width to between 175-200 Placement is important - you've got 2 channels and 4 pads - so 2 pads on each channel. Do check out youtube videos and pictures online to have a look at appropriate placement depending on areas of pain. My main advice would be first and foremost this is all you need to start with, and secondly to keep experimenting and trying. The science behind this is there and although there's nothing in this world that works for everybody, I do believe with enough experimenting and tinkering, you can find relief from various different types of pain with this machine, it is definitely worth a try.

I have used tens machines for years I have an illness called facet joint syndrome. I ordered this one as my other was broken but I couldn't find the one I normally use so ordered this one instead. I am so pleased with this one it is far better than my other. It was delivered the day after I ordered It It has a longer timer than normal. The way it's designed is better because it has a cover over the controls so stops you turning it off by accident. The pluses are very controllable It's a solid machine that with a clip on it to attach to clothing Has a lovely storage bag that allows you to keep everything together The sticking pads are a good quality. For the price it's amazing I really pleased with this because it is far better than the one I normally which was twice the price.

Works well but battery life isn’t very long. Like lots of modes to choice from

I have endometriosis which causes pain all over my body, primarily in my abdomen and my back. It gets progressively worse throughout the day and by the evening the pain becomes agony. I haven’t had a decent nights sleep in months as a result, and despite being loaded up with opioids, nerve suppressors and sedatives, nothing helped with the pain. The only solace I had were boiling hot baths and multiple hot water bottles, but even those didn’t do much. So when buying this tens machine I was hopeful but figured it wouldn’t provide much more help than the hot water bottles did, but the tens machine has improved my quality of life so much. I’m writing this at 6pm, by this point I would normally be flat on my back in agony, instead I’m able to sit up right with the electrodes stuck to my back and abdomen, and I’m painting again! I’ve been able to leave the house and actually go out and enjoy my life again. I’ve even found that if I’ve had it on for most of the day I can take it off when I go to bed and I’ll still feel dull vibrations/shocks, it’s incredible. The price is also amazing for how much it’s helped me, I rarely resort to codeine or morphine these days. I’m so so relieved, it feels amazing to be able to start living again. - editing review to recommend purchasing rechargeable 9V batteries, it will save you a lot of money in the long run- especially if you use the tens regularly.

I’ve had crippling sciatica for the past two weeks and I’ve been unable to stand up straight, or walk properly. Even sitting down or lying down has caused me great pain. I’ve taken all sorts of medication prescribed by the doctor with no relief. I took a chance and ordered this tens machine this morning based on the strength of the reviews and it arrived same day. I used it as per the instructions and even on the lowest setting, it gave me a little bit of relief. I gradually increased the frequency and by the time I got to 6, I had almost 80% relief and I stood up straight for the first time in two weeks. I was even able to fix the children a proper dinner (we have been ordering takeaway since). Obviously I know the relief is temporary but this little gadget has allowed me to be able to carry on with my day pain free and I am so happy that I purchased this small but mighty machine.

Straightforward to use however there are no recommended settings for different medical issues so you just have to tinker. The machine does work on my bad back and hips but unfortunately I've had to return my first one a couple of the electrodes sometimes don't work,I've tried the different in puts on the top and sometimes they work and other times don't. I've just received a replacement so hope this won't suffer from the same problem

Look brilliant used it and works good

A Good little device my physio advised me of two different ones to try I've purchased this one it is a good machine very handy.

Nach vielen Bandscheibenvorfällen im Lendenwirbel und Nackenwirbelbereich, vielen Ischiasschmerzen (Hexenschüssen) und öfters auftretenden Muskelkrämpfen bin ich schon vor Jahrzehnten auf die Tensgeräte aufmerksam geworden. Das TPN 200 ist mittlerweile das 8 Gerät das ich teste. Positiv gefällt mir: - Klein und Leicht! Es lässt sich problemlos in die Hosen- oder Jackentasche stecken - Dauerbetrieb! Es schaltet sich nicht alle 10 oder 20 min aus, sondern läuft in der gewählten Einstellung für Stunden. - Keine Piepgeräusche, keine Tastentöne. Es ist absolut Lautlos! Somit ist auch ein entspanntes Schlafen möglich, bzw andere werden durch Geräusche nicht gestört. - Dünne Kabel. Die Kabelstränge sind sehr dünn im Vergleich mit anderen Geräten. Dadurch tragen sie z.B. unter dem T-Shirt nicht auf. Negativ muss ich bemerken: - Dafür, dass eine 9 V Batterie das ganze betreibt, und nicht 4 x 1,5 V wie in anderen Geräten üblich, hat das Gerät gefühlt etwas wenig "Biss" Beim "Promed EMT 4" schalte ich selten in die Stufen 40 bis 50 (50 ist die Maximale Einstellung) wohingegen ich beim "TPN 200" die Regler schon oft auf Anschlag hatte.

Sono molto soddisfatta con questo acquisto, dopo di aver letto molte recensioni anche da diversi paesi ho deciso di acquistare questo aparecchio per fare trattamenti tens. Soffrivo da tendinite da luglio 2020, che finalmente volevo trattare in un centro con terapia tecar, che ad essere sincera ancora non so quanto ha aiutato o no. Visto che dopo circa 4-5 giorni del trattamento molto costoso il dolore era tornato, ho deciso di aquistare questo. Insomma 30 euro per seduta, o 35 per un prodotto che uso a modo mio é da considerare. Lo uso da dicembre, all'inizio ogni giorno per 20 minuti, con modalitá M intensitá 3, pulse width 190, pulse rate 8, di solito solo con 2 pad ma a volte anche con 4. Da due settimane lo uso ogni due o 3 giorni, si vede che sta passando il dolore! Per le impostazioni non ho trovato molto utile la descrizione del prodotto, ma online ho trovato indicazioni, cosí ho scelto questo, lo scrivo se possa servire per qualcuno. Questo é consigliato per dolore cronico, fa effetto piú lentamente, ma i risultati saranno piú durevoli. La prima volta comunque anche intensitá 1 mi sembrava tanto, ma dopo mi sono abituata e mi trovo bene con 3. Ho preso altri pad, perché per il mio polso era meglio cosí, come vedete ho il polso molto piccolo. Secondo me assolutamente vale il suo prezzo, anche perché é inutile avere lo schermo se tanto le impostazioni che puoi fare sono solo queste: width, rate, intensity, poi per posizionare i pad uno deve esperimentare. A quanto riguarda la batteria ancora uso quella che era nella confezione. A quanto riguarda i risultati... non mi allenavo da 5 mesi con pesi e avevo difficoltá a spostare una pentola piena... da un mese ho ripreso l'allenamento solito di flessioni e pesi fino a 7 kg per mano, sono sodisfattissima!!!

This device really helps with muscle stiffness and pain.

Es eficaz para dolencias musculares. Yo la compré hace tiempo y funciona perfectamente

Un des moins chers et néanmoins très efficace. Je l'ai acheté en remplacement d'un autre qui a fini par rendre l'âme et suis très satisfait de celui-ci. Très simple d'emploi.