k Person undergoing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation TENS in a hospital physiotherapy department, during assesment of pain control following damage to the radial nerve sustained in a road accident. Series of highvoltage, high frequency electrical impulses are passed between the 2 electrodes on the forearm the physiotherapist is seen adjusting their frequency amplitude on the power supply unit. The technique has many applications in analgesia, being cheaper safer than using drugs it is not recommended for use on children or pregnant women. After an assesment period up to 5 days, the patient may be able to continue treatment at home. Editorial Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Person undergoing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in a hospital physiotherapy department, during assesment of pain control following damage to the radial nerve sustained in a road accident. Series of high-voltage, high- frequency electrical impulses are passed between the 2 electrodes on the forearm: the physiotherapist is seen adjusting their frequency & amplitude on the power supply unit. The technique has many applications in analgesia, being cheaper & safer than using drugs: it is not recommended for use on children or pregnant women. After an assesment period (up to 5 days), the patient may be able to continue treatment at home.
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Person undergoing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in a hospital physiotherapy department, during assesment of pain control following damage to the radial nerve sustained in a road accident. Series of high-voltage, high- frequency electrical impulses are passed between the 2 electrodes on the forearm: the physiotherapist is seen adjusting their frequency & amplitude on the power supply unit. The technique has many applications in analgesia, being cheaper & safer than using drugs: it is not recommended for use on children or pregnant women. After an assesment period (up to 5 days), the patient may be able to continue treatment at home.

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