Beurer EM49 Digital TENS & EMS Device for Pain Relief and Muscle Stimulation, 15 TENS Programs, 35 EMS Programs, 2 Adjustable Channels with 4 Self-Adhesive Electrodes

Best TENS and EMS Device I’ve Ever Used
It works much better than I expected. I use both the TENS and EMS functions and I personally find myself on EMS more often so I can increase the pulse width to its maximum of 450us while also controlling on/off times and hertz. The available options to customize your own 3 TENS or 3 EMS programs is more than enough for even the pros. All the features you need for a fully custom experience are available. Pulse widths, frequency, strength, on/off working time, burst/continuous mode. If you want custom, this unit delivers. And it’s very easy to use.It has many pre-programmed functions and therapies, and the central body figure on the screen makes it easy to see where on the front or back of my body to place the electrodes for, e.g. EMS program 12 – you will not be disappointed in the programs it offers, which target just about every muscle group and relief type.The value for the money is ideal. While it is a more expensive model than the cheaper units out there, the build quality is superb and is what you would expect for the price. The fit and finish are fantastic.The included electrodes are great. This unit uses 3.5mm snap-on electrodes. If you’re looking to buy more, Axion brand 3.5mm snap-on 2in x 2in electrodes have worked the absolute best out of dozens of brands I’ve tried over the years with other units.IMPORTANT: replacement electrodes must have 3.5mm snap-on connections. Axion is a good brand for this. They need to make this information easier to find.The “Doctor’s Feature” is poorly named but does do what they claim of it. However, you cannot escape the menu without holding the right side down arrow to disengage it before turning back off and on. I dislike the doctor recall feature because of that.Overall it’s very easy to use, very well built with great fit and finish, has every option under the sun you could want, and at maximum intensity is very powerful.The manual says this unit sends up to 200mA per pulse. That’s one of the highest on the market. It does so at 100 volts. Yes this is safe, and you can find this info on the very last page of the English section of the manual.Also ~ the manual is easy to understand and thoroughly goes through everything step by step. It’s worth reading before your first time using the device.Pro tip: clean the area you plan to place the electrodes very well with rubbing alcohol on a cotton-round. Get the dead skin and oil off so it sticks better and conducts betterSecond pro tip: electrodes are washable. Use as hot water as you can stand. Rub gently for 15 to 30 seconds under hot water. Set aside and let dry for 1 hour. The hot water and brief yet gentle rubbing preserves the electrodes for the longest time. Cold water fails to clean the crap off well enough, which leads to extended cleaning times and loss of glycerin.I would and have recommended this unit to my friends and family.Last info for those who read this far: use rechargeable AAA batteries if you plan to use the device often. It does eat batteries and uses 3 AAA – also, high capacity NiMH AAA will outlast alkaline by hours. Save yourself some money if you use this often.

Better and less expensive options available
First, the unit functions properly and performs its intended purpose. If you’ve never used a tens unit, it will reduce pain a great deal (I use it for lower back pain), and it’s a better option than drugs that can cause stomach, liver, or kidney problems. The downside of this unit is the gel pads, they don’t adhere well, they’re small, and the gel doesn’t last long. For the price, you would expect to receive extra gel pads, but it only comes with four. I’ve used a Healthmate brand tens unit for years, which costs less than half the price of this unit, is easier to use, and comes with extra (and much longer-lasting) gel pads. Additionally, the Heathmate has many sizes and options available for the applicator gel pads. I only bought this one because it has a heat function, which unfortunately, doesn’t heat very much. So, I would recommend you buy the Healthmate brand, while you’re at it, get a set of applicator pads for the area you want to treat, and pocket the 50 dollars or so you save.

Great quality
Bought it for my parents, working great so far! Couple month of using and no problems with battery, pads or programs. Good product for its price, happy with the purchase!

Works great!
I have yet to be able to turn it all the way up. Great TENS machine.

Classy standard product. Worth money.

J’ai acheté cet appareil Beurer Medical EM49 car je souffre d’arthrose très sévère aux deux épaules, ainsi que d’une capsulite (inflammation) chronique à l’épaule gauche. À certains moments, la douleur est insupportable.Lors de la première utilisation, la sensation des impulsions électriques m’a un peu surprise. Cependant, dès la seconde utilisation, mon corps s’y était déjà habitué.La prise en main de l’appareil est relativement facile, à condition de prendre la peine de lire consciencieusement au préalable le manuel d’utilisation (étant donné qu’il s’agit d’un APPAREIL MÉDICAL, il est particulièrement important de le faire !). Ce manuel est écrit en 8 langues (rien que ça…!) : français, anglais, allemand, espagnol, italien, russe, polonais et turc.Cet électrostimulateur numérique propose 3 modes différents :1/ TENS (soulagement de la douleur)2/ Massage et relaxation3/ EMS (régénération musculaire et “entraînement” automatique)Personnellement, j’utilise uniquement les 2 premiers modes susmentionnés et je n’ai pas encore testé le mode EMS.Pour chacun de ces 3 modes, les programmes pré-installés sont multiples et adaptés à tous les maux et endroits du corps possibles et imaginables. Dans le manuel, ces programmes sont très clairement résumés en un tableau récapitulatif, qui est illustré par des photos montrant les endroits où placer les électrodes pour chacun des programmes.Les réglages d’intensité sont très étendus et permettent de répondre aux mieux au niveau qui est le plus confortable pour le/la patient/e.Je suis très satisfaite de l’efficacité de cet appareil. À noter que j’applique au préalable un gel spécialement conçu, aux endroits où je place les électrodes et j’ai remarqué un effet encore plus efficace. De plus, l’utilisation de ce type de gel permet de prolonger la durée de vie des électrodes.J’ai également acheté des électrodes dont les dimensions sont spécialement conçues pour les épaules.Je fais chaque soir (en regardant la télé sur mon canapé 😉) une séance pour chaque épaule, en utilisant le mode TENS et/ou Massage relaxant, le programme et l’intensité qui me conviennent à ce moment-là. La douleur disparaît ensuite au minimum pendant 5 à 6 heures, voire pendant toute la nuit (ce qui améliore la qualité de mon sommeil).Enfin, la qualité et l’efficacité de l’ingénierie allemande propres à la marque Beurer sont au rendez-vous.Bref, je recommande vivement !

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