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HOW TENS WORKS
There is nothing "magic" about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulations (TENS). TENS is intended to be used to relieve pain.
The TENS unit sends comfortable impulses through the skin that
stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases,
this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate the pain sensation the
patient feels. Pain relief varies by individual patient, mode selected
for therapy, and the type of pain. In many patients, the reduction or
elimination of pain lasts longer than the actual period of stimulation
(sometimes as much as three to four times longer). In others, pain
is only modified while stimulation actually occurs. You may wish
to discuss this method of pain management treatment with your
physician or therapist.
1.3 Indication For Use
TENS 3000 Stimulator may be used for the following conditions:
TENS:
1.
Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain.
2.
Acute post-traumatic pain.
3.
Acute post-surgical pain.
