TENS MODES

Question 1

frequency for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 1

80-120 Hz

Question 2

pulse duration for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 2

< or equal to 150 usec

Question 3

intensity for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 3

sensory (Tangling)

sub motor

Question 4

pain modulation for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 4

spinal gait theory

Question 5

nerve fibers stimulated for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 5

large myelinated (alpha beta) fibers

Question 6

treatment time for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 6

15-30 minutes or 2 times daily

Question 7

onset of analgesia for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 7

rapid

Question 8

duration pain relief for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 8

short

Question 9

uses for high freq sensory TENS?

Answer 9

acute/postoperative pain

Question 10

frequency for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 10

1-20 Hz

Question 11

pulse duration for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 11

> or equal to 200 usec

Question 12

intensity for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 12

sensory (Tangling)

rhythmic muscles contraction

Question 13

pain modulation for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 13

supra spinal (beta endorphin/enkaphalin)

Question 14

nerve fibers stimulated for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 14

large myelinated (alpha beta) and C fibers

Question 15

treatment time for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 15

15-30 minutes for 1 or 2 times daily

Question 16

onset of analgesia for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 16

slow (30-120 min)

Question 17

duration of pain relief for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 17

long (6-7hr)

Question 18

uses for acupuncture low frequency motor TENS

Answer 18

chronic pain