transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:medicine
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:TENS
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
pharmacological pain relief
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
electrodes
|
| gptkbp:category |
non-invasive therapy
analgesic technique |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
pacemaker
pregnancy (abdominal area) |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
1970s
|
| gptkbp:mechanismOfAction |
modulation of pain signals
stimulation of nerve fibers |
| gptkbp:method |
application of electrical current through skin
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
epilepsy
malignant tumors |
| gptkbp:platform |
electrotherapy device
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
FDA approved
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
muscle twitching
skin irritation |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
physiotherapists
patients at home |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
pain relief
muscle stimulation |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
physical therapy
rehabilitation pain management |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gate_control_theory_of_pain
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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