Using Tens Physiotherapy Treatment Pain Conditions

TENS is a kind of electrotherapy. It stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and it is the most common type of physiotherapy treatment used for pain management. 

It usually consists of a small, battery-powered device similar in appearance to an old cassette walkman, which attaches to the site of pain through electrode pads. It’s an easy and effective treatment for chronic and acute pain that physiotherapists can use, prescribe and educate patients on using themselves. Read more here: https://bit.ly/31MZGM5 

What is Electrotherapy Treatment and How Does It Work

When you hear the term “electrotherapy” it may at worst bring to mind images of people with a mental health condition undergoing traumatic electroshock treatments to the brain, or Frankenstein’s monster being brought to life. 

However, far from these Hollywood induced nightmares, electrotherapy is a gentle and harmless treatment method used by physiotherapists to help repair soft body tissues and alleviate pain. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2FxToqZ 

Key Benefits of Electrotherapy in Physiotherapy Treatments

Physiotherapists use a variety of tools to manage pain, restore range of motion, and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system. For example, using electrotherapy in physiotherapy can treat chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, muscle wasting, and nerve pain. Along with methods like joint mobilisation, stretching, and targeted exercises, your physiotherapist might recommend electrotherapy as a treatment option.