TENS settings Flashcards
What is the frequency setting for the Conventional TENS mode?
150 Hz.
What is the pulse width range for Conventional TENS?
50-80 microseconds.
How long should Conventional TENS be applied?
Continuously when in pain.
What is the desired outcome of the Conventional TENS setting?
A strong but comfortable tingling sensation.
What is the frequency setting for Acupuncture-Like (Burst) TENS mode?
1-4 Hz.
What is the pulse width for Acupuncture-Like TENS?
200 microseconds.
What is the recommended duration for an Acupuncture-Like TENS session?
30 minutes to avoid muscle fatigue.
What is the desired outcome for Acupuncture-Like TENS?
Strong, comfortable phasic muscle contraction.
What is the frequency setting for Intense (Modulated) TENS mode?
1-4 Hz, the same as Acupuncture-Like.
What is the pulse width for Intense (Modulated) TENS?
200 microseconds.
What is the duration for an Intense (Modulated) TENS session?
30 minutes to avoid muscle fatigue.
What is the desired outcome for Intense (Modulated) TENS?
Strong, comfortable phasic muscle contraction, similar to Acupuncture-Like.