Therapies... - TENS - Typical Session(s)

A TENS unit is a battery-powered device that will have two or more channels for electrodes. The electrodes are covered by flat rubber that is taped to the skin to keep it in place. Pulse intensity can be adjusted by one or more dials on the unit. Each dial likely controls two sets of electrodes, however, variations in design can change the number of electrodes controlled.

Insert the batteries into your unit and ensure it is turned off before applying the electrodes. Coat the "skin-side" of the electrode with the included gel as per the instructions accompanying the TENS unit. Apply the electrode at the target site as per the advice of your naturopath or other health practitioner and fix in place using the tape provided. Ensure the wires hang freely and are not pulled or otherwise obstructed. Wires are typically long enough to string under and outside of your clothes.

Hang the unit on your belt or pocket if you will be moving. Your unit should have a green or yellow light near the dial(s) that indicates when a pulse is being sent. Higher numbers on the dial indicate a stronger/more frequent pulse. Batteries typically last for one hundred hours, depending on usage pattern.