Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). A Possible Aid for Pain Relief in Developing Countries?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) refers to the delivery of electrical currents throughthe skin to activate peripheral nerves. The technique is widely used in developed countries to relievea wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, including pain resulting from cancer and it...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2009-01-01
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Series: | Libyan Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ljm.org.ly/articles/AOP09/AOP090119/AOP090119.pdf |