Effect of the direction of current (polarity)?

The direction of the current (polarity) results in a slightly different effect and sensation at the two electrodes.

Regular alternation
Normally, the direction of the current is changed continuously. This ensures that both sides of the body are treated evenly. This change is made either manually between treatments or automatically within a single treatment. The desired direction of the current can be set accordingly on the control unit.

When it may be advisable to keep the direction of the current constant:

• Faster treatment results
  For new users or sceptical individuals, such as children or teenagers, it can be motivating not to change the direction of the current during the first few sessions. This often makes it possible to see, after just a few treatments, that one hand or foot is becoming significantly drier than the other.
• Differences in sweating tendencies
  If one hand or foot sweats more heavily, a constant current direction can be used specifically to treat that side more intensively.

Perception of the current
The direction of the current also influences which side the current is felt more strongly on. The electrode where the current is felt more strongly usually also shows the greater effect.

Setting the direction of the current
The direction of the current can be changed on the display or adjusted by swapping the electrodes or the wiring. The effect is always greater at the electrode through which the current enters the body, i.e. the so-called anode. Example: If the current direction is set to E1 >> E2, the effectiveness is higher at electrode E1 than at E2.