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What is TENS and briefly how does it work?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
Battery powered device that transmits a low frequency electrical impulse to neural receptors under the skin
What are the physiological effects of high and low TENS?
Both modes of stimulation used to produce pain relief
High TENS - stimulates the A beta fibres and analgesia is produced by the pain gate theory
Low TENS - Stimulates the A Delta and C fibres which produces pain relief via the descending pain suppression (PAG)
TENS safety notes
Keep out of reach of children
Do not use TENS if driving or using dangerous equipment
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