Tens - Globus Elite User Manual

Moderate
Intermediate
Elevated
Maximum
The descriptions of the treatments contain the recommended intensity levels.
NOTE: The recommended current levels are only indicative.
Open circuit
ELITE is equipped with a monitoring device of power emissions. If the operator
increases the intensity level above 10 mA and the circuit is open (the cables are not
connected to the device and the electrodes are not applied to the skin), the
electrostimulator immediately sets the intensity to 0 mA. Therefore, before starting a
program, ensure that the cables are connected to the device and that the
electrodes are not worn-out, as their conduction capacity may be reduced.

Tens

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a selective stimulation of the
large fibers of the peripheral nerves contributing to the closing of the gate entrance
for the nociceptors and increasing the release of endorphinic substances, thus
reducing pain intensity. Therefore TENS has been conceived to treat the severe and
chronic pain related to the main musculoskeletal disorders.
The decrease of pain following to the TENS current application is induced by these
factors:
a. Gate control theory
b. Endorphin secretion
c. Different sedative effects in relation with frequency
Rev.10.15
From 10 mA to 20 mA
From 20 mA to 30 mA
Above 30 mA
At the maximum level of tolerance, but below the pain
threshold
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