BURST: Wave form deviation
4.1.2. TENS PROGRAMS
Traditional transcutaneous neurostimulation program:
A common transcutaneous neurostimulation program is performed with a high frequency
stimulation. This stimulation is intended to block the transmission of the pain signal to the
nervous system. Generally, people use traditional transcutaneous neurostimulation for a session
of about 30 minutes. It is possible to use these programs for a variable period and frequency
according to what you want. It is normal to feel the effects of this program more intensely
during the stimulation and to experience a decline after the end of the session. To improve
effectiveness, adjust the intensity of the program, avoiding any painful or unpleasant sensation.
Burst transcutaneous neurostimulation program:
A burst program (Burst TENS) allows low frequency stimulation in the form of a series of impulses.
It enables the release of endorphins. It is possible to use the transcutaneous neurostimulation
in bursts for 30 minutes. The frequency can be up to several times per day: for example, 3 times.
For a sensation of strong stimulation, it is advisable to adjust the intensity of the burst program.
An unpleasant sensation may then appear. You can also adjust the intensity of the program at
a level leading to perceptible muscle contractions in the stimulation area. These contractions
are not dangerous. However, if you experience discomfort, it is advisable to decrease the
intensity of the program, change or move the electrodes. The burst transcutaneous electrical
neurostimulation (Burst TENS) can trigger a muscle contraction in the area of stimulation, so you
should to perform this program at rest.
SUMMARY TABLE OF THE TENS PROGRAMS
TENS
Index
Treatment
Treatment
program
time
phases
ID
Phase 1
Phase 2
1
30min
Phase 3
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IMPULSES
Frequency
Width
Description
Wave form
(time)
in µS
2Hz (10s)
250
4Hz (8s)
250
Continuous
CONT
output
6Hz (6s)
250
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
2
30min
Phase 4
Phase 5
Phase 6
Phase 1
3
30min
Phase 2
Phase 1
4
30min
Phase 2
5
30min
Phase 1
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
6
30min
Phase 4
Phase 5
Phase 6
7
30min
Phase 1
8
30min
Phase 1
9
30min
Phase 1
10
30min
Phase 1
Phase 1
11
30min
Phase 2
Phase 3
4.1.3. ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION (EMS) PROGRAMS
EMS: Electrical Muscular Stimulation or NMES: NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation TENS:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, emit impulses to cause a muscle contraction.
They are especially used for strengthening the muscle mass. Only perform the electrical muscle
stimulation program on intact and healthy muscles. Because they involve muscle contraction,
they need to be performed at rest (lying or sitting).
When using for the first time, the electrical stimulation can lead to an atypical and strange
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80Hz (20s)
250
80Hz (20s)
250
75Hz (4s)
250
Continuous
CONT
output
10Hz (20s)
250
70Hz (4s)
250
65Hz (4s)
250
2Hz (3s)
150
Alternating
HANS
output
100Hz (3s)
200
2Hz (3s)
150
HANS
Alternating
output
100Hz (3s)
200
HANS
Continuous
2Hz
250
CONT
output
6Hz (30s)
250
6Hz (30s)
250
8Hz (20s)
250
Continuous
CONT
output
8Hz (20s)
250
10Hz (20s)
250
10Hz (20s)
250
Up: 0,5s
Cont: 7s
100Hz
200
EMS
Down: 0,5s
Res : 7s
On: 0,25s
100Hz
150
BURST
Off: 0,25s
On: 0,25s
100Hz
150
BURST
Off: 0,25s
Continuous
100Hz
200
CONT
output
40Hz (5s)
250
Continuous
6Hz (10s)
250
CONT
output
50Hz (5s)
250
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