Module 3: Lecture 10. Evidence-based electrotherapy in pain treatment

Contra-indications to electrotherapy include

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Malignancy

Pacemakers

Advanced cardiac disease

Patient over 50 years

Methods of actions for electrotherapy include

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Vasoconstriction

Decrease in inflammation

Activation of desending sensory pathways

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used to treat chronic pain

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Conventional TENS >50Hz

Treatment time can vary from 30 minutes – 6 hours

TENS is contra-indicated in people with neuropathic pain