TENS: Clinical Applications and Related Theory - Hardcover

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A concise textbook of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) theory and practice, as required by students, clinicians, and researchers new to the field. The book provides the reader with an understanding of the neurophysiology of pain and its modulation as well as the principles underlying TENS. It includes up to date literature reviews from both an experimental and clinical perspective, and contains information and recommendations for the clinical application of TENS. Features: * most up-to-date information in a technological and developing area * provides exactly the right level of detail without getting bogged down with unnecessary information * key points are summarised at end of chapters * demonstrates application oftheory to practice, and makes research based recommendations for the use of TENS in treatment * case studies * review of the relevant clinical and laboratory research * well referenced, readable and accessible * theory and clinical sections are illustrated with diagrams, line drawings, and tables, photos illustrate the case studies and equipment section * sturdy hard binding will stand up to frequent reference * a valuable resource for those undertaking research in this area * gives clinicians all the information they need to make sound clinical decisions about the use of TENS in practice * glossary provides quick reference guide to the terms unfamiliar to those new to the field

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