parameters of ES for pain relief

Question 1

clinical parameters for conventional TENS

Answer 1

waveform: biphasic PC

pulse freq: 80-110 Hz or pps

pulse dur: 50-150 usec

intesity: comfortable tingling sensation

treatment time: 20-30 mins

Question 2

clinical parameters for acupuncture-like TENS

Answer 2

waveform: biphasic PC

pulse freq: <10 Hz or pps

pulse dur: >150 usec

intesity: until brief sharp pain or visible twitch; if reached na yung pain before twitch di na need yung twitch

treatment time: 20-45 min

Question 3

clinical parameters for brief-intense stimulation

Answer 3

waveform: biphasic PC

pulse freq: 80-110 Hz or pps

pulse dur: >150 usec

intesity: visible strong muscle twitches

treatment time: <15 mins

Question 4

clinical parameters for hyperstimulation

Answer 4

waveform: monophasic PC

pulse freq: 80-110 Hz or pps

pulse dur: >150 usec

intesity: highest tolerated painful stim

treatment time: 30-60 sec each point

Question 5

clinical parameters for burst mode TENS

Answer 5

waveform: biphasic PC

pulse freq: <10 Hz or pps

pulse dur: >150 usec

intesity: visible muscle contraction

treatment time: 20-30 mins