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TENS INFORMATION SHEET
PURPOSE
IMPORTANT
DO
NOT
place
electrodes on or near eyes or over the front or side of
neck.
DO
NOT
use a
TENS unit if you have a pacemaker unless you have obtained
your
DO
NOT
place
electrodes over your uterus if you are pregnant.
DO
NOT
make
adjustments to your TENS unit while operating a vehicle or
equipment HOW TO AVOID SKIN PROBLEMS DURING TENS THERAPY
TENS
therapy delivers pain-relieving stimulation through
electrodes placed on the skin.
Skin
problems associated with TENS therapy fall into three
categories: allergic, chemical, Allergic Reaction
True
allergic reactions today are relatively rare.
The development of gentle (hypoallergenic) Chemical Reactions
Materials
trapped beneath the electrodes, such as soap, alcohol
solutions, or cosmetics,
Thoroughly
washing and rinsing the skin before placing the electrodes
can often prevent Mechanical Reactions
Mechanical
reactions are skin problems caused by forceful or improper
electrode application
Application
sites should be checked periodically for signs of skin
irritation. If you
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