Apprehensive patients - usage of electrical stimulation
5)
requires patient cooperation, hence the procedure
should not be attempted in patients with a
communication handicap or a mental disability.
Patients with cerebrovascular problems and patients
6)
with a history of aneurysm, stroke and transient
(
ischaemia shouldn't be treated using electrical
stimulation, as it stimulates peripheral blood flow
which can be fatal in such cases.
Epileptic patients - Electrical stimulation "pulses" have
7)
the potential to trigger a seizure.
Acute pain cases/pain of unknown etiology - usage of
8)
TENS in undiagnosed cases may hinder the diagnosis.
9)
Do not use in pregnancy, especially in the first
trimester.
2.2.2
1)
If you have had medical or physical treatment for your
WARNING
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