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Intensità: regolata in modo da produrre una buona sollecitazione della parte
stimolata, la sensazione deve essere simile ad un massaggio.
TENS3 • TENS at maximum values (medical program)
This program blocks pain impulses peripherally creating a proper
anaesthetizing effect in the treated area. This type of stimulation is suitable for
injuries or bruises when rapid action is required. That is the reason why such
stimulation is undoubtedly the least tolerated, but it is extremely effective. This
type of stimulation is not recommended for particularly sensitive people and
in any case the electrodes should not be positioned in sensitive areas such as
the face and genitals or close to wounds.
Session duration: very short, 3 minutes in a single phase.
Electrodes’ positioning: form a square above the painful area as shown in
Figure1.
Intensity: it is the maximum tolerable value (well in excess of conventional
TENS, and therefore with considerable contraction of the muscles surrounding
the area treated).
TENS4 • Anti-inflammatory (medical program)
Program recommended for inflammatory conditions. To be applied until the
inflammatory state is lessened (10-15 applications, once a day; the daily
treatments can be doubled if required).
Session duration: 30 minutes.
Electrodes’ positioning: identified the area to be treated, position the
electrodes as shown in Figure 1.
Intensity: to be adjusted until a tingling feeling is produced in the area treated;
avoid contracting the surrounding muscles.
TENS5 • Neck pain/Headache (medical program)
Specific program for the treatment of pain in the neck area. The first benefits
can be seen after 10 to 12 treatments carried out on a daily basis; proceed with
the treatment until the symptoms pass.
Session duration: 35 minutes.
Electrodes’ positioning: photo 25 of the Positions manual.
Intensity: to be adjusted to a level between the thresholds of perception and
pain: the maximum intensity level is the moment in which the muscles
surrounding the treated area begin to contract; over this limit the stimulation
does not become more effective, just more irritating, so it is best to stop before
that point.
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