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in most patients it is effective in reducing or eliminating the pain,
allowing for a return to normal activity.
1.3 How Tens works
There is nothing “magic” about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation (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 discuss this with your physician or therapist.
1.4 Common pathology treated with Tens
The TENS has been used successfully for several pathology, in
which:
CHRONIC PAIN
Cervical- amputation- phantom limb- headache- lumbar ache-
lumbago- legs ache- sciatica-arthritis
ACUTE PAIN
Post surgery- muscles and articulation- tendinitis- fracture-
tennis elbow
1.1 Electrodes placement
Different electrodes placement should be test to achieve optimal
results. The effective points should be found in the area treatment
or near of it. The electrodes distance must be from 2” to 20”
