TENS Units EXPLAINED: Can They Actually Reduce Pain & Speed Up Recovery?

MarcPro, Compex, PowerDot, the list goes on. Learn what these devices are and whether or not you should pick one up!

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3) Compex: https://www.roguefitness.com/compex-s...
4) Flex-TENS: https://www.wecontrolpain.com/devices

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Research to read:

High-Rate
1) Grimmer K. A controlled double blind study comparing the effects of strong Burst Mode TENS and High Rate TENS on painful osteoarthritic knees. Aust J Physiother. 1992;38(1):49-56.
2) Sluka KA, Walsh D. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: basic science mechanisms and clinical effectiveness. J Pain. 2003 Apr;4(3):109-21.
3) Grover CA, McKernan MP, Close RJH. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the Emergency Department for Pain Relief: A Preliminary Study of Feasibility and Efficacy. West J Emerg Med. 2018;19(5):872-876.

Low-Rate
1) Barcala-Furelos R, González-Represas A, Rey E, Martínez-Rodríguez A, Kalén A, Marques O, Rama L. Is Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation a Tool for Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Cross-Over Study with Lifeguards. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 12;17(16):5854.
2) Westcott WL, Chen T, Neric FB, DiNubile N, Bowirrat A, et al. The Marc ProTM device improves muscle performance and recovery from concentric and eccentric exercise induced muscle fatigue in humans: a pilot study. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2011;15:55-67
3) Westcott W, Han D, DiNubile N, Neric F, et al. Effects of electrical stimulation using mar pro TM device during the recovery period on calf muscle strength and fatigue in adult fitness participants. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2012;16(2):40-49

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