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CAN ANYONE USE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION?
People with implanted electrical equipment for example a pacemaker and an intracardiac defibrillator
must not be treated with electrical stimulation. Pregnant women should not use electrical stimulation
during the first 12 weeks of the pregnancy. Read the safety precautions in this manual (PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES).
FOR HOW LONG TIME CAN I STIMULATE?
Follow the recommendations given by your health care provider. Generally high-frequency TENS (80 Hz) can
be used without an upper time limit, but at least 30 minutes at each occasion. Low-frequency TENS (2 Hz)
can cause sore muscles but normally 20-45 minutes 3 times a day is recommended.
CAN I USE TENS ON ALL KINDS OF PAIN?
TENS can be used for both acute and long time pain. General instructions can be read in chapter MEDICAL
BACKGROUND. Contact your health care provider if the cause for and area of treatment is changed.
WHICH DISTANCE SHOULD I HAVE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES?
It is recommended to have a distance of 3 to 30 cm between the electrodes.
FOR HOW LONG LAST THE ELECTRODES?
The self-adhesive electrodes last for approximately 20 to 40 occasions. The durability depends on how
good the care and maintenance instructions are followed. Read the care and maintenance instructions
delivered with the electrodes.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS WITH ELECTRICAL STIMULATION?
No, on the contrary to for example analgesic medicine, TENS stimulation is completely without side effects.
ARE THERE ANY PROOFS OF TENS WORKING AS AN ALLEVIATION OF PAIN?
TENS is an established and well-documented method that has been used by the medical service for many
years. Research and medical studies are carried out all the time. Read more about current medical studies
on Cefar´s home page www.cefar.se.
11. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
