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What does TENS stand for?
What does TENS stand for?
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (correct)
- Transcranial Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Transdermal Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Transcutaneous Endoscopic Nerve Stimulation
What is the typical TENS electrode type used for stimulating peripheral nerves?
What is the typical TENS electrode type used for stimulating peripheral nerves?
- Non-impregnated metal electrodes
- Multicurrent Carbon-impregnated silicon rubber electrodes (non-disposable)
- Disposable Self-Adhering electrodes (correct)
- Portable TENS stimulator
What is critical for TENS treatments due to their daily and prolonged application?
What is critical for TENS treatments due to their daily and prolonged application?
- Low frequency waveform
- Balanced waveform with zero net charge (correct)
- Unbalanced waveform
- High net charge waveform
Which of the following is a contraindication for using TENS in patients with ICDs?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using TENS in patients with ICDs?
Where is the most commonly used electrode placement technique for TENS when pain is caused by soft tissue injuries?
Where is the most commonly used electrode placement technique for TENS when pain is caused by soft tissue injuries?
In which condition is direct electrode placement contraindicated for TENS?
In which condition is direct electrode placement contraindicated for TENS?
What is an advantage of TENS therapy?
What is an advantage of TENS therapy?
When can TENS be used for pain control in patients with diagnosed terminal malignancies?
When can TENS be used for pain control in patients with diagnosed terminal malignancies?
Where should TENS electrodes be placed for joint pain?
Where should TENS electrodes be placed for joint pain?
What is the frequency range for TENS therapy?
What is the frequency range for TENS therapy?
What is the amplitude range for TENS therapy?
What is the amplitude range for TENS therapy?
What is the main characteristic of Acupuncture-Like TENS mode?
What is the main characteristic of Acupuncture-Like TENS mode?
Which types of nerve fibers does TENS stimulate?
Which types of nerve fibers does TENS stimulate?
What are the contraindications for TENS therapy?
What are the contraindications for TENS therapy?
What are the physiological effects of TENS therapy?
What are the physiological effects of TENS therapy?
Patients with ICDs should use TENS therapy unless the unit is turned off during application.
Patients with ICDs should use TENS therapy unless the unit is turned off during application.
TENS therapy is contraindicated for patients with skin irritation, damage, or lesions.
TENS therapy is contraindicated for patients with skin irritation, damage, or lesions.
TENS therapy is safe to use over abdominal, lumbosacral, or pelvic regions during pregnancy.
TENS therapy is safe to use over abdominal, lumbosacral, or pelvic regions during pregnancy.
TENS therapy is safe to use in patients with diagnosed malignancies, regardless of their terminal status.
TENS therapy is safe to use in patients with diagnosed malignancies, regardless of their terminal status.
Electrode placement over the painful site is the most commonly used technique for TENS therapy.
Electrode placement over the painful site is the most commonly used technique for TENS therapy.
Direct electrode placement is contraindicated for TENS therapy in conditions such as postoperative incisions.
Direct electrode placement is contraindicated for TENS therapy in conditions such as postoperative incisions.
TENS therapy can be maximized if the nerve involved in the transmission of pain is identified and stimulated.
TENS therapy can be maximized if the nerve involved in the transmission of pain is identified and stimulated.
TENS therapy is invasive and difficult to operate.
TENS therapy is invasive and difficult to operate.
TENS therapy has numerous side effects.
TENS therapy has numerous side effects.
Patients cannot administer TENS therapy themselves.
Patients cannot administer TENS therapy themselves.
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TENS Analgesia Profile
TENS Analgesia Profile
Slow onset, long-lasting pain relief.
Main TENS Modes
Main TENS Modes
Conventional-Highfrequency, Acupuncture-Lowe frequency, and Motor TENS.
Key TENS Parameters
Key TENS Parameters
Frequency, pulse duration, and intensity.
Additional TENS Modes
Additional TENS Modes
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Nerve Fibers Stimulated by TENS
Nerve Fibers Stimulated by TENS
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TENS Pain Applications
TENS Pain Applications
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Levels of TENS Physiological Response
Levels of TENS Physiological Response
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Physiological Effects of TENS
Physiological Effects of TENS
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TENS Pain Reduction Mechanism
TENS Pain Reduction Mechanism
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TENS Target Nerve Fibers
TENS Target Nerve Fibers
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Common TENS Applications
Common TENS Applications
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Recent TENS Applications
Recent TENS Applications
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TENS Contraindications
TENS Contraindications
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Cellular TENS effect
Cellular TENS effect
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Tissue TENS effect
Tissue TENS effect
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Segmental TENS effect
Segmental TENS effect
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Systematic TENS effect
Systematic TENS effect
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TENS & Pacemakers/ICDs
TENS & Pacemakers/ICDs
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TENS & Implanted Devices
TENS & Implanted Devices
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Brief-intense TENS Purpose
Brief-intense TENS Purpose
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Burst-TENS Purpose
Burst-TENS Purpose
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Conventional-Highfrequency TENS
Conventional-Highfrequency TENS
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Gate control theory
Gate control theory
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TENS application
TENS application
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TENS and Nerve Stimulation
TENS and Nerve Stimulation
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Study Notes
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy: Parameters and Physiological Effects
- TENS therapy offers slow onset and long duration of analgesia, with different modes and parameters for sensory, motor, and pain modulation purposes.
- TENS modes include Conventional-Highfrequency, Acupuncture-Lowe frequency, and Motor TENS, with specific frequency, pulse duration, and intensity settings for each mode.
- TENS also includes Brief-intense TENS and Burst-TENS modes, each with distinct frequency, pulse duration, and intensity settings for pain modulation and treatment time.
- TENS stimulates nerve fibers, such as Aβ, Aδ, and C fibers, leading to different onset and duration of analgesia, making it suitable for acute/postoperative and chronic pain.
- TENS therapy induces physiological responses at cellular, tissue, segmental, and systematic levels, including effects on nerve cells, muscle contraction, tissue regeneration, and pain control.
- The physiological effects of TENS include analgesic effects, modification of joint mobility, and alteration of microvascular circulation.
- TENS exerts its pain reduction effects through the Gate control theory, modulating pain conducted through Aδ and C fibers, with distinct effects for different types of pain.
- TENS usage spans a wide range of applications, including acute or chronic pain management, myofascial pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and neurological pain.
- TENS therapy has recent applications in muscle strength improvement, wound healing, and fracture healing (non-united fracture), expanding its potential benefits.
- Contraindications for TENS therapy include pregnancy, carotid sinuses, anterior neck, sensory impairment, arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, and infective conditions.
- TENS should not be used in patients with pacemakers or Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs) due to the risk of electronic interference with these devices.
- TENS therapy is a versatile and effective modality for pain management, with specific parameters, physiological effects, and wide-ranging applications, but it requires careful consideration of contraindications for safe use.
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Test your knowledge of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy with this quiz. Explore the parameters, modes, and physiological effects of TENS, as well as its applications and contraindications. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone interested in pain management, this quiz will expand your understanding of this versatile therapy.
