What is TENS therapy? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy is the most widely used type of electrotherapy for the management of both chronic and acute pain. The therapy is administered through a TENS unit (a small battery-operated device) that has leads connected to sticky pads (electrodes), although wireless versions …
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Has your doctor or physical therapist spoken to you about looking for a TENS unit? Or perhaps a friend has mentioned how powerful they can be and you’re interested to find out for yourself? With so many products on the market it can be difficult to understand the jargon. You’ve …
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For years we have continually tested and reviewed the best TENS units on the market. We are delighted to share our latest buying guide, highlighting our top three picks with you. We spend a minimum of two weeks living with each new product, in order to fully understand its functionality, benefits …
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The likelihood is if you’re considering a TENS unit to help build muscle you should actually be looking for an electric muscle stimulator (EMS unit). Electrical stimulation machines have been around since the 1950s, however over recent years, muscle stimulators have become more readily available – and increasingly popular, especially …
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You may have heard a lot about TENS units or perhaps you’ve just discovered the therapy and want to know more. Chances are what you really want to know is whether TENS actually works? With more and more research coming to light to prove the effectiveness of TENS treatment, we’ve …
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In this article you’ll find out exactly what TENS units are used for. You’ll also find out whether studies, users, and professional bodies recommend the use of TENS for particular pains and conditions. Please be aware that this is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, …
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We’ve been following iReliev since 2014 when they launched their ever-popular Dual Channel TENS Pain Relief System. Since then they’ve introduced a number of other products and accessories, most notably the Wireless TENS and EMS Muscle Stimulator (known as the iReliev Therapeutic Wearable System), which incidentally is our top-rated TENS …
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There are many questions surrounding the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) units on muscles. In short, TENS units aren’t considered to be the best and most effective tool for muscles but they can have their uses. In this article we delve into what a TENS unit does (and …
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I’ve been using both TENS and EMS for years and own a box full of units but surprisingly, I didn’t have a wireless machine in there. That was until I got my hands on iReliev’s PlayMakar Therapeutic Wearable System, an exciting new product from this burgeoning brand. It’s an all …
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24 modes and a plethora of impressive features… for less than $50? When things sound too good to be true, they most often are. TechCare is a brand that has been gaining some serious momentum over the past year. Their best-known product, the Plus 24 TENS unit is modern looking, …
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