Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
GPTKB entity
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:medicine
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:TENS
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
pharmacological pain management
|
| gptkbp:appliedVia |
electrodes
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:skin
peripheral neuropathy chronic pain acute pain musculoskeletal pain |
| gptkbp:availableOn |
over-the-counter device
prescription device |
| gptkbp:category |
non-invasive therapy
|
| gptkbp:contraindication |
epilepsy
pacemaker pregnancy (abdominal area) |
| gptkbp:effect |
variable
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:mechanismOfAction |
modulation of pain signals
stimulation of nerve fibers |
| gptkbp:method |
electrical stimulation
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
open wounds
malignant pain |
| gptkbp:regulates |
gptkb:FDA
|
| gptkbp:requires |
battery-powered device
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
skin irritation
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
physiotherapists
patients at home |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
pain relief
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
physical therapy
rehabilitation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Neuromuscular_Electrical_Stimulation
gptkb:TENS gptkb:TENs |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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