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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, often referred to as TENS, is considered a method of pain relief. A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator device or "TENS unit" produces electrical signals to stimulate the nerves. The unit is attached to unbroken skin in the affected area by electrodes. Frequency and intensity of stimulation is controllable.
Fast Facts:
- Used to control labor pain during delivery in Europe
- Patient TENS devices patented in the 1970's
- TENS is often confused with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
- Safety precautions should be followed
- Over stimulation can make the pain worse
The Top 10 Resources on Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
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- eMedicine: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- American Cancer Society: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Aetna InteliHealth: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Natural Standard Research Collaboration (via Revolution Health): TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- YourTotalHealth: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
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Latest Headlines on Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
What is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator?
- eMedicine: Description of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What is TENS?
- Aetna InteliHealth: TENS—Background and Theory
- Jack Miller Center for Peripheral Neuropathy: Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- National Cancer Institute: Definition of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
What Are The Uses for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator?
- eMedicine: Indications for the use of TENS
- Aetna InteliHealth: The Health Problem TENS Treats
- Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation—The Treatment of Choice for Pain and Depression (Oct. 1, 2003)
- News-Medical.Net: New Approaches to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Studied (Sept. 11, 2007)
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator?
- Aetna InteliHealth: Unproven Uses and Potential Dangers
- Revolution Health: Adverse Reactions and Contraindications
- Healthwise (via Health.com): Is TENS Safe?
- YourTotalHealth: Potential Risks of TENS
What are the Alternatives to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator?
- eMedicine: Comparison Between TENS and Other Electrical Modalities
- WebMD: Pain Management—TENS and Electrothermal Therapy
- Regence Group: Electrical Stimulation Devices for Home Use
- HealthCentral: Pain Medication and Prescription Drug Information
- eMedicine Health: Pain Medications
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator?
- MedlinePlus: Alternative Medicine—Pain Relief
- National Pain Foundation: Using Complementary Therapy to Relieve Pain
- Beth Israel Medical Center: Integrative Pain Therapy
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Using Magnets To Treat Pain
- MayoClinic.com: Exercise Takes the Edge off Chronic Pain (Aug. 29, 2007)
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
- GentleBirth.org: TENS—Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- PatientsLikeMe: Why Patients Take TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- MidwifeInfo: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- DailyStrenth: TENS
- AllNurses.com: Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Clinical Trials for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Studies
- CenterWatch: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
- BBC Health: TENS—Claims and Counter-Claims
- American Dental Association: TENS Revisited (Oct. 2002)
- @Forums: TENS Unit
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
- PubMed Central: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Search
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Search
- Google Scholar: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Search
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- Contributor: Kathleen J
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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- Contributor: Kathleen J
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, TENS, Controlled Low-voltage Electrical Stimulation, Acupuncture-like TENS, Auricular TENS, Electronic muscle stimulators, Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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