How to Use a TENS Unit

How to Use a TENS Unit

Physical Therapist Ann Greenan-Nauman explains how to use a TENS unit for pain relief in this step-by-step video. Ann also includes some important precautions for patients using the unit, plus skin care tips. For more information about physical therapy at the UVM Medical Center visit: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/Pages/Departments-and-Programs/Physical-Therapy.aspx

50 Comments

  1. Bart Sexton on July 11, 2022 at 2:15 am

    I have just received my tens , you did great on explaining this . But I got to my PT on wed it’s Monday now so I’m gonna wait and let Bob to do it and show me . But if I need refresher course I no where to go . Thanks for you time .



  2. chiz michael on July 11, 2022 at 2:15 am

    JRW Manufacturer for TENS EMS (Model: JRW-666)
    You can adjust the Pulse width and frequency by yourself
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  3. Kim Roeder on July 11, 2022 at 2:19 am

    Q



  4. Vanda Talone on July 11, 2022 at 2:20 am

    Amazing thanks 😃



  5. Sheila Van Riper on July 11, 2022 at 2:21 am

    That looks nothing like MY Tens Unit!!



  6. ace b on July 11, 2022 at 2:22 am

    when u turn on the tens and turn it up .. is it ok for ur muscle to spasm



  7. Robert Klingbeil on July 11, 2022 at 2:22 am

    Can you use this if you have medal in your body.I have screws in my foot and dental implants



  8. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 2:22 am

    And they try to get us to blame each other.



  9. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 2:26 am

    Ever go to bed kind of overweight from pregancy, baby already borm and waking up to what you thought was the next day, extremely skinnier and feeling raped?



  10. Shanda Hughes on July 11, 2022 at 2:27 am

    Good video



  11. freedom lover on July 11, 2022 at 2:27 am

    Thx



  12. Nicholas Wade on July 11, 2022 at 2:28 am

    Few additional points. 1) When you remove the sticky pads, do not remove them by pulling them off by holding the cable from the electrode as you are likely to damage the wire. 2) Batteries loose their power after repeated use, and you may find you are turning the power levels higher to compensate. At this point, you should think about changing the batteries. 3) When you are walking around with the unit connected, be careful not to catch the electrode cables and damage them. 4) Always start the program ensuring the power levels are set to minimum, and the electrodes are in situ.



  13. Ambzvillain on July 11, 2022 at 2:29 am

    Is it dangerous if you use it on the level when your muscles start to twitch? I usually use it on my face, and wherever I place it on my face, I get muscle twitch, like my eye or mouth twitches, looks pretty fun! But it feels like hard massage so for me it’s no problem, but it looks like I’m having heavy cramps on my face. Hahahaha



  14. Roger Bahakel on July 11, 2022 at 2:29 am

    I bought this for neuropathy,can it help restore nerves



  15. 백인수Insu on July 11, 2022 at 2:29 am

    Can u use a TENS unit after shockwave therapy?



  16. chiz michael on July 11, 2022 at 2:29 am

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    You can adjust the Pulse width and frequency by yourself
    Working time 5-90 minutes, Intensity: 1-80 levels.
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  17. Ali Makame on July 11, 2022 at 2:30 am

    I’m a physical therapist from Tanzania. In my country there is no TENS unit. Help please I need it.



  18. Alex Dominguez on July 11, 2022 at 2:30 am

    Tens unit challenge



  19. Litful F on July 11, 2022 at 2:33 am

    What are the difference between Red & Black wire? How do we know where to put red wire and where to stick the black wire? Pls advise. TQ.



  20. Ramesh Chaudhry on July 11, 2022 at 2:34 am

    Sggyfc



  21. Adalberto Martinez on July 11, 2022 at 2:34 am

    A very simple easy to go instruction.



  22. James Armour on July 11, 2022 at 2:35 am

    I have been looking at TENS instructions for the better part of the day and this video is by far the best one I have viewed. Thank you very much for your help.



  23. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 2:37 am

    And they try to get us to blame each other.



  24. Jayjay42023 on July 11, 2022 at 2:38 am

    Well shoot I think I have messed up pretty much all of my life me and my friends. we would stick them on our faces and on our necks and watch each other have them funny reactions and twitches LOL stupid we were lol but it was fun



  25. Durwood Everett on July 11, 2022 at 2:38 am

    Excellent information thank you so much



  26. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 2:40 am

    We are United States Of Americans. We are not harsh extremists as long as not being abused and if they are not trying to make us act abusive.



  27. Artkidtek on July 11, 2022 at 2:42 am

    Thank you



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  29. Six Forks on July 11, 2022 at 2:46 am

    Its called a right angle connector not a "bent end" Might also want to explain why red is red and black is black, I understand not everyone cares about the electronics perspective of a device only used for pain, but its a nice explanation to give your users. Otherwise good video.



  30. Debra Laforest on July 11, 2022 at 2:47 am

    Excellent instructions! You are a great teacher, as well as a PT!



  31. ChronicEverything on July 11, 2022 at 2:50 am

    Thank you! My Pain Management Dr recommend a TENS unit to me. I got mine a couple days ago and it’s been “ok-good”. I read the instruction booklet. Nowhere did it mention the cross-cross placement. I’m treating chronic low back pain, and when my husband crisscrossed them on my back for me today it made SUCH a difference! It is now a solid good+ for helping me manage my pain.



  32. Pullidodi Srinivas on July 11, 2022 at 2:55 am

    Price???



  33. Phillip on July 11, 2022 at 2:59 am

    I use this same unit for scoliosis. Its difficult it put them on without help in that spot. Pain from scoliosis is insane. Pain meds don’t help at all. The tens helps numb it



  34. suresh sayabgari on July 11, 2022 at 3:02 am

    How much cost this tens



  35. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 3:02 am

    I think I gained some weight back.



  36. Abigail Kabangie on July 11, 2022 at 3:02 am

    👏 😮 👏 😮 👏 😮 👏 😮 👏



  37. ማዕድ ሚዲያ ቱዩብ_Ma'ed Media Tube on July 11, 2022 at 3:03 am

    How much it cost?



  38. Vicki Younkin on July 11, 2022 at 3:04 am

    Thanks so much for the video .



  39. S on July 11, 2022 at 3:04 am

    Does it help with increasing mobilization?



  40. Steven C on July 11, 2022 at 3:05 am

    Andrea? I know where I’d like to use a TENS unit on you! No Brain Txs?!



  41. Dr. Brandy Rose Lipscomb on July 11, 2022 at 3:08 am

    Great explanation Ann!! Have you ever encountered dynamic neuromodulation? I just created a video on the 5 main reasons this technology outperforms TENS. I would LOVE to know what you think! xo @



  42. drjakhatri on July 11, 2022 at 3:08 am

    Very good demonstration and well explained.



  43. Audra Joslin on July 11, 2022 at 3:09 am

    How can I get A and B to work at the same time



  44. G Irish L on July 11, 2022 at 3:09 am

    Thank you for this understanding of Tens 7000



  45. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 3:11 am

    We really do not usually treat each other badly here at all regardless of ancestries, sexual preferences, religious or other kinds of spiritual beliefs or the lack thereof then that thing tried to take us all over and succeeded with quite a few.



  46. Melissa Brown on July 11, 2022 at 3:12 am

    We were attacked in Texas. Sometimes, they try to cover it up and try to make it look normal again and try to blame us all after mind control acting quite a few.



  47. Tracey Lea on July 11, 2022 at 3:12 am

    Is there certain points on the body it needs to be placed? Or can it go any where the pain is i,e the lower back, or on head temple?



  48. gex geko on July 11, 2022 at 3:13 am

    Thank you, I learned a lot. Perfect Video .



  49. Dr Imbesat Syed on July 11, 2022 at 3:13 am

    What is tapping, vibration and kneading and program option