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Back / Torso sweating applicators

Back / Torso sweating applicators

Iontophoresis electrodes for use all over the body

The torso, (chest, back, and abdomen) and the thighs and buttocks can also be treated with Iontophoresis. IontoCentre offer are two types of accessory that can be used to treat these areas.

The Large Area Treatment (LAT) pads are better suited to the torso and can be used to treat compensatory sweating on the chest / back. They connect to the Hidrex machine and fit front and back and have Velcro straps for holding into position. Older versions of the LAT used the small metal electrode plates which were inserted into pockets on the electrode sponge (fig1).

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fig1. Older version of the Large Area Treatment Pads showing metal electrode

Iontophoresis electrodes – New Large Area Treatment Pads

The new and improved version of LAT now contains a fixed silicon iontophoresis electrode and are supplied with two cross over cables. The silicon electrode is sewn onto the medical grade cellulose which is thin but highly absorbent. It is fixed in the same way as the older LAT but the small cross over cables are inserted into the ends of the standard machine cables (fig.2)

New Large area treatment pads for iontophoresis

fig.2 New LAT with grey cross over cables which are inserted into ends of standard machine cables

To use: First you should set your iontophoresis machine up in a pulsed current setting. We suggest using Pulse 90 ( displayed on screen as n90 on the Hidrex ConnectION and P90 on Hidrex PSP1000). If you have not performed a treatment before and you are unaware of your tolerance levels, we recommend you start with relatively low power such as 10volts. To learn how to set up and make changes with your machine, please read the instruction manual or alternatively please see our Hidrex ConnectION Demo Videos

At this point, do not connect your small cross over electrodes cables to the machine control panel cables. Soak the whole electrode in warm tap water. Ensure it is fully soaked and then place onto the draining board / sink and allow excess water to run off. Next, carefully connect the small end of the cross over cable carefully into the black silicon electrode. There is a small port or hole on the top of the silicon electrode. You now need to apply the electrode to the treatment area of the body you wish to treat. If treating the back, place one electrode on your back and the other on the front of your torso. Electrodes must not be in close contact as this will shorten the circuit and prevent correct operation.

You can use the Velcro straps to hold in position or use a bath towel wrapped around your torso holding the electrode sponges in place against the skin. Laying down on a towel can help to hold position to. When you are satisfied with the position of the electrode and are sure there is no electrode to electrode contact, connect the two cross over cables to the machine’s electrode cables. As soon as the second cable connects, the machine will detect the circuit is closed and begin to deliver voltage. The semi colon will stop flashing, the power will drop to 00 and then slowly begin to increase to your set power level (for example, 10v). Once the machine reaches 10 volts the automatic timer will start to count down from 15 minutes to the ‘end’ At this point, treatment is finished for the day.

If at any time there is discomfort, reduce power. If discomfort continues stop treatment. If no discomfort is found, increase power to your maximum comfortable power level and remain there for the duration. If you are sweating across an area larger than that of the electrode then you can perform a 5 minute session then reposition the electrode and continue. Simply unplugging a cable will pause treatment. It will resume when reconnected.

Iontophoresis Electrodes – Flexible Body Treatment Pads

The second accessory is the 4 piece Flexible Body Treatment Pads. This set contains two larger and two smaller electrodes. They have their own cables which connect directly into the ports on the back of the machine and out to a pair of the electrodes.

You can only run two electrodes at any one time. The larger electrodes can be used for larger treatment areas such as the thighs, torso and abdomen and the smaller can be used for the groin, nape of the neck or behind the knees for example.

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fig. 3 Iontophoresis electrodes. Flexible Body Treatment Pads

To use: First you should set your iontophoresis machine up in a pulsed current setting. We suggest using Pulse 90 ( displayed on screen as n90 on the Hidrex ConnectION and P90 on Hidrex PSP1000). If you have not performed a treatment before and you are unaware of your tolerance levels, we recommend you start with relatively low power such as 10volts. To learn how to set up and make changes with your machine, please read the instruction manual or alternatively please see our Hidrex ConnectION Demo Videos

At this point, do not connect your small cross over electrodes cables to the machine control panel cables. Soak the whole electrode in warm tap water. Ensure it is fully soaked and then place onto the draining board / sink and allow excess water to run off. Next, carefully connect the small end of the cross over cable carefully into the black silicon electrode. There is a small port or hole on the top of the silicon electrode. You now need to apply the electrode to the treatment area of the body you wish to treat. If treating the back, place one electrode on your back and the other on the front of your torso.  If treating thighs or knees for example, apply one front and back or on each side of the body part. Electrodes must not be in close contact as this will shorten the circuit and prevent correct operation.

With your machine set and electrodes connected and wet, you can now plug the cables into the back of the control panel. When the last cable is inserted the machine will sense the circuit is closed and begin delivering current.

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