CefarCompex Physio 5 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 24

MIXED TENS
When?
TENS is the first choice for acute and long-term pain, both neurogenic
and nociceptive. Good results are observed above all when the pain
originates in joints, the skeleton, muscles, skin, viscera or nervous
system. Mixed TENS is also called Han-stimulation. Stimulation
frequencies switch every three seconds, giving a combination of 80 Hz
and 2 Hz stimulation, which can offer a more effective treatment.
Why? For an acute pain you need pain relief to take part in daily activities and
avoid enter a vicious circle. For chronic pain you need a way to handle
your daily life. TENS has no known side effects and is easy to use.
How? Mixed TENS utilises the nervous system's own pain relief mechanisms and
is based on the Gate control theory (see TENS) and also on the release of
the body´s own morphine-like substances, endorphins (see Burst TENS).
Example
Neck pain, shoulder pain, lumbago, hip pain and thigh pain.
Electrodes
Place the electrodes on a muscle in the painful area so that a visible
contraction occurs. See suggested electrodes placements on the fold out
cover.
Intensity
The stimulation should give both a strong, but pleasant paraesthesia –
tingling and as well visible muscle twitches. Note: This programme has
separate intensity levels. Start to adjust the energy level for 80 Hz to
a tingling sensation, then again for 2 Hz in order to have visible muscle
twitches.
Option 2+2
If the patient experiences discomfort and pain during stimulation, the
2+2 function allows this programme (ch 1+2) to be combined with a pain
relief programme (ch 3+4).
MIXED TENS (30 MIN)
Frequency
Pulse width
80 Hz 3 s /
2 Hz 3 s
180 µs
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