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TENS13 • Epitrochlea (medical program)
Also known as “golfing elbow”, it affects golfers but also those who carry out
repetitive tasks or tasks involving frequent intense strain (for example carrying
a particularly heavy suitcase). It causes pain in the flexor and pronator tendons
inserted in the epitrochlea. Pain is felt when bending or straightening the wrist
against resistance, or when clenching a hard rubber ball in the hand.
It is recommended 15 applications once a day (even twice), until the symptoms
pass. First it is recommended that you consult your doctor to identify the
precise cause of the pain in order to prevent the condition from reoccurring.
Session duration: 40 minutes.
Electrodes’ positioning: photo 29 in the
Positions manual,
but with all the
electrodes positioned on the inside of the arm (with a rotation of about 90°).
Intensity: to be adjusted above the perception threshold.
TENS14
•
Periarthritis (medical program)
Scapulo-humeral periarthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the
fibrous tissues surrounding joints: tendons, serous sacs and connective tissue.
These appear altered and can break into fragments and calcify. If neglected,
this condition can become heavily crippling. For this reason, after carrying out
a cycle of 15/20 applications once a day, it is recommended that you consult
your doctor for a cycle of specific rehabilitation exercises to reduce the pain.
This program consists of various phases including TENS and muscle stimulation
aimed at improving the tone of the muscles surrounding the joint.
Session duration: 41 minutes.
Electrodes’ positioning: photo 26 in the
Positions manual.
Intensity: to be adjusted above the perception threshold with small muscle
contractions at the end of the program (10 minutes before the end).
Treatment programs for TENS therapy
Pathology
Progr.
No. of
treatments
Frequency of
treatments
Electrodes’
positioning
reference
Arthrosis
TENS1
+
TENS2
Until pain
reduction
Daily (TENS1 up to 2/3
times per day, TENS2
once a day)
On the painful
are
Neck pain
TENS 5
10/12
Daily, even twice a day
Photo 25
Cervicogeni
c headache
TENS 5
10/12
Daily, even twice a day
Photo 25
Back pain
TENS 6
10/12
Daily
Photo 25 but
with all
electrodes
