The use of TENS in circumstances where pain indicated the requirement for investigation is not advised, unless under the oversight of a qualified Physician Apart from these restrictions, TENS is useful in many cases where other treatments are contra-indicated. It may also be used in conjunction with other treatments. The location of electrodes on or neat the site of pain, or so as to affect nerves travelling from the pain area to the central nervous system 2. The selection of settings on the stimulator 3. The ongoing adjustment of the level of stimulus applied.
Many patients keep a treatment log in which they note details of treatment and their effects.
They can then look back over a period of time in order to see which setting and sites were most beneficial. Com-TENS has been designed to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible. Com-TENS is supplied with all accessories ready for use. The unit is able to stimulate through either two or four electrodes. These electrodes are affixed to the skin surface in order to complete an electrical circuit through the body.