Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is not therapeutic cure that works by activating complex neural network and engaging inhibitory descending processes in the central nervous system to diminish hyperalgesia . Neuromuscular (NMES) have recommended as supplement for other treatments, such workout, or a stand-alone treatment increase muscle power, decrease knee discomfort, improve ...

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system imbalance has been strongly associated to sudden cardiac death. Among the non-pharmacological treatment, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) represents a possible therapeutic intervention to reduce sympathetic excitation and improve the sympatho-vagal balance in different clinical conditions. We aimed to verify acute effects of high ...

Electrical stimulation of any muscle group may produce tetany. If the intercostal muscles are involved this may lead to respiratory embarrasment. A case is presented in which transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) treatment for angina pectoris resulted in respiratory arrest.

background: the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) in dentistry was fi rstdescribed in 1967, by shane and kessler, but it has yet to gain widespread acceptance in dentistry. a study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of tens therapy as an adjuvant modality and to compare it with the conventional medication in controlling pain in temporomandibular disorder (tmd) ...

The term Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) was coined to depict a method used by medical professionals to treat patients with chronic and acute conditions which causes the patient to be in pain and has become popular among healthcare professionals.TENS is popularly used by healthcare professionals for treatment of pain, as a first line-treatment most often. TENS equipment is manu...

Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) and percutaneous neuromodulation therapy (PNT) are therapies that combine the features of electroacupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). PENS is performed with a few needle electrodes while PNT uses very fine needle-like electrode arrays that are placed in close proximity to the painful area to stimulate peripheral sen...