Can You Exercise With IontoPatch? Activity, Sweat & Showering Guide
by Service, Training and SupportOctober 29, 2025
Can you exercise while wearing IontoPatch? The flexible, self-contained iontophoresis patch is designed to accommodate normal activity, vigorous movement, and weight-bearing exercise. Learn how to prepare the skin, keep the patch secure, handle perspiration and showering, and recognize when it should be removed.
Does the Balego NMES Need a Charger? 9V Battery Guide & Troubleshooting
If you purchased a Balego EMS Digital NMES Stimulator and did not find a charging cable or wall charger in the case, nothing is missing.
Why Balego NMES Feels Strong at Low Intensity | mA, Electrodes & Pad Contact
A common question from new users of the Balego EMS Digital NMES Stimulator is
TheraTouch® SW1 Portable Shockwave Troubleshooting Guide: Q&A for Setup, Handpiece Output, Applicators, Battery, Gel & Maintenance
The Richmar TheraTouch SW1 SW1000 is a professional radial pressure wave system containing mechanical components that wear, require cleaning, and respond differently from TENS, NMES, laser, or therapeutic ultrasound equipment.
THERADOT™ Deep Oscillation Therapy Troubleshooting Guide: Q&A for Setup, Cables, Electrodes, Battery, Output & Patient Comfort
If a Richmar THERADOT DO1009 will not turn on, shuts itself off, will not charge, produces no apparent output, feels inconsistent, or stops working with an applicator or electrode setup, the cause is often something that can be isolated before the unit is sent for service.
TENS for Menstrual Cramps: Pad Placement & Settings
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation—TENS—is a non-drug option that some people use for temporary relief of menstrual-cramp pain, also called dysmenorrhea.
Chattanooga Intelect NMES Digital 77717 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot a blank display, weak stimulation, an inactive channel, or unexpected beeping on the Intelect NMES Digital 77717. Learn which pauses and symbols are expected, what to check with the power off, and when to contact your clinician or our support team.
ComboCare Troubleshooting: E1–E5 Errors, No Output & Ultrasound
If a Richmar ComboCare DQ7844 is beeping, flashing an intensity value, producing weak stimulation, losing ultrasound coupling, showing an E1–E5 error, or appearing to have no output from one channel, the problem does not necessarily mean the unit has failed.
EMPI TENS Pads: How to Choose Compatible Replacements
Replacing EMPI pads starts with identifying the electrode connection and original accessory requirements. Compare current options and learn when a snap, garment, or device-specific lead needs a different ordering approach.
NMES for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Evidence & Pad Placement
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, or NMES, can create controlled muscle contractions through electrodes placed on the skin. For someone with lumbar spinal stenosis, NMES can be relevant to a rehabilitation program when the objective is muscle activation, neuromuscular re-education, or addressing a specific muscle deficit.