TENS Flashcards
1
Q
TENS indications (4)
A
- acute/chronic pain
- mm guarding
- trigger points
- inflammation
2
Q
TENS contraindications/precautions (4)
A
- pacemaker
- unstable arrhythmia
- pregnancy
- infection
3
Q
TENS physiological effects (3)
A
- Gate control theory
- Opiate pain theory
- Central biasing theory
4
Q
Conventional TENS Rate- Width- Duration- Mech of action-
A
Rate- 100-150 pps
Width- 50-80 us
Duration- up to 24 hrs
Mech of action- gate at spinal cord
5
Q
Acupuncture TENS Rate- Width- Duration- Mech of action-
A
Rate- 2-10pps
Width- 200-300 us
Duration- 20-30 min
Mech of action- Endorphin release
6
Q
Most commonly used to control pain during the acute stages of injury
A
Conventional TENS
7
Q
Commonly used with chronic pain. Used with patients who have low levels of endogenous endorphins
A
Acupuncture TENS
8
Q
Burst rate setting
A
10 bursts
9
Q
Burst pulse duration
A
100-300 us
10
Q
Burst mode duration
A
20-30 min
