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WIRELESS PROFESSIONAL
cateGOry
PaiN relieF
PrOGraM
PulSe WidtH MOdulated teNS
WHeN?
Gate control, which is activated during TENS stimulation, is particularly effective for
the relief of localised pain of non-muscular origin. It is particularly effective for relieving
neuropathic pain and inflammatory conditions. The sessions may be repeated at will
and without restriction, depending upon the intensity of the pain.
WHy?
Pain relief is now a priority in therapy which must be provided by all healthcare
professionals. As TENS treatment is generally palliative, it improves the patient’s
comfort and helps the therapist to start the process.
HOW?
The principle is to cause a significant influx of tactile sensitivity in order to restrict the
entry of pain impulses upon their return to the posterior horn of the spinal cord. We
must therefore stimulate the sensitivity fibres on the skin of the painful area. To do this,
it is necessary to use a frequency that is the same as the operational frequencies for the
tactile sensitivity nerve fibres, i.e. from 50 to 150 Hz.
PulSe WidtH
The pulse width varies continuously with this programme. This avoids habituation by
using a system of stimulation that is perceived as more pleasant by some patients.
electrOdeS
As a general rule, the electrodes are placed on or near the painful area. The electrodes
may also be placed at the nerve trunks depending on the conditions being treated.
iNteNSity
The intensity must be increased gradually until the patient perceives a tingling
sensation that is pronounced without being painful.
+teNS
OPtiON
No.
PulSe WidtH MOdulated teNS
FreQueNcy
PulSe WidtH
MOdulatiON tiMe
treatMeNt tiMe
80 Hz
70-180 µs
2 s
30 min