TENS pad placement for ankle pain
TENS units and electrodes recommendations
How a TENS machine can help you with ankle pain
A TENS application can provide quick relief from ankle pain. Even in everyday life, ankle injuries sometimes occur, often due to twisting of the feet. Since the upper ankle joint consists of the tibia, fibula and talus, the pain radiates from the foot into the leg. Ligament injuries, bruises, swellings, sprains or strains occur, which are quickly improved by TENS treatment. TENS relaxes the muscles and improves blood circulation. TENS can also relieve the pain of chronic ankle pain.
The correct use of TENS for ankle pain
To relieve your ankle pain, you can apply the pain point pad 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
The current strength should be set so that it is felt as a pleasant tingling sensation. The duration of the application should be approx. 40 minutes in order to be able to achieve a lasting reduction in pain. It is also useful to change the programs every now and then.
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 programs P01 or P05 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS EMS Combo Machine STIM-PRO X9
TENS Machine STIM-PRO T-400
The programs P01, P04 or P05 are generally used here.
To the device: TENS Gerät STIM-PRO T-400
TENS Machine STIM-PRO COMFORT
The program P09 is generally used here.
To the device: TENS-Gerät STIM-PRO COMFORT
TENS im 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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