14.9.5 Stimulation energy
The stimulation energy must first be adjusted on the third channel, which stimulates the target nerve at
the axilla, supraclavicular, popliteal or inguinal regions. The energy level is gradually increased until the
patient feels paresthesia (tingling) at the end of the limb being treated.
Then, the energy level is adjusted on the other two channels so that the patient feels an increase in the
tingling sensation.
During the session, because of the habituation phenomenon, the sensation of paresthesia will gradually be
reduced and even disappear. It is then recommended that the energy be increased slightly to maintain the
sensation, but without causing muscle contractions.
The mi-TENS function eliminates this possibility by automatically reducing the stimulation energy to below
the motor excitation threshold.
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