ProMed EMT-4 Instructions D'utilisation page 42

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NTRODUCTION
How does TENS work?
TENS is a non-invasive and drug-free method of treating pain.
The TENS unit transmits soothing electrical pulses through the
skin that stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the area being trea-
ted. In most cases, this stimulation greatly reduces or even com-
pletely eliminates the sensation of pain, as it blocks the original
pain signals to the brain.
It is also reported that TENS stimulation promotes the release of
endorphins into the bloodstream, leading to a further reduction
in pain.
The benefits of TENS devices in pain management have been
clinically proven in the case of many patients. To get the most
out of your TENS unit, read these instructions carefully and fol-
low your doctor's recommendations for treatment.
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All information, general sensations, skin sensations, deep sensibility,
is relayed to the CNS (central nervous system) via the nerve pa-
thways.
The classic TENS method
interrupts pain transmission
nite period of time.
It does not affect the source of pain locally, but acts e
.
the nerve tissue
Nerve tissue can be stimulated by electrical current
.
spectrum of frequencies
Because of the interaction between the stimulation frequency and the
transmission speed of the nerve fibers, it can be seen
frequencies selectively activate certain types of nerve
for an indefi-
xclusively on
over a wide
that different
.