Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

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Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS is a non-invasive treatment technique that has few side effects when compared with drug therapy.

It is a safe method of electrical stimulation which aims to provide pain relief by exciting sensory nerves and stimulating the opioid system.  It also uses the pain gate mechanism where the stimulation interferes with signals from pain fibres, thereby inhibiting pain signals.

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

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Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.

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Physiotherapy

Your treatment will commence. This may include manual therapies such as mobilisation or massage, pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment.