TENS pad placement for phantom limb pain
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
How a TENS machine can help you with phantom limb pain
After an amputation, many affected people feel the body part that is no longer there. The stump pain manifests itself in tingling, twitching or cold and warm spasms. However, real pain can also be felt, which manifests itself in cramps, a burning sensation or a stinging sensation. TENS pain therapy can help you to alleviate the perception of pain with the help of a TENS machine. An evaluation of phantom limb pain patients also shows that the use of TENS for phantom limb pain has a very great effect on pain relief.
The correct use of TENS for phantom limb pain
To relieve your pain, you can apply the 5 x 5 cm pads as shown in the illustration. For this application you need a TENS machine with at least two channels.
The advantages of TENS treatment
Please note
Die Stromstärke sollte so eingestellt sein, dass Sie als angenehmes Kribbeln empfunden wird. Die Dauer der Anwendung sollte ca. 40 Minuten betragen, um eine anhaltende Schmerzreduktion erzielen zu können. Es ist auch sinnvoll, die Programme hin und wieder zu wechseln.
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
The optimal TENS machine for your application - recommendation of the programs
For TENS EMS machines from axion, we recommend the following programs for pain therapy
TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
The program P07 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
TENS Machine STIM-PRO T-400
The program P07 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS Gerät STIM-PRO T-400
TENS Machine STIM-PRO COMFORT
The program P02 is generally used here.
To the device: TENS-Gerät STIM-PRO COMFORT
TENS in combination with heat therapy
You can enhance the effect of your TENS treatment with heat therapy. Heat therapy promotes blood circulation and loosens the muscles. The use of heat is particularly suitable for muscular tension.
Moor heat pack: Due to the filling of natural moor, these heat pads can store the heat longer and release it more evenly than other heat pads, e.g. cherry pit pads.
Hot water bottle: The hot water bottle is a classic in heat therapy that stands out due to its easy application. You only have to fill in warm water. The hot water bottles are also available with a variety of different covers.
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