Week 5 - TENS/ Ultrasound

Question 1

What are the clinical uses of TENS?

Answer 1

Acute pain, joint pain
Neurogenic pain
Post-op pain
Obstetric pain
Chronic pain
Arthritic Conditions

Question 2

What are the contraindications of TENS?

Answer 2

Pregnancy (pre.)
Over the knees
Growth regions in kids
Anterior neck
Pacemakers
Allergies to electrodes, gel or tape
Area of tumour/ suspected malignancy
Abnormal skin sensation (pre.)
Clotting disorders
Area of active TB
Epilepsy (pre.)

Question 3

What are the contraindications for ultrasound?

Answer 3

Pregnant women
Tumours, infections
Growth disorder
Clotting disorder
Vascular disorder
Not over sensitive areas of the body