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Cover
Story:
The
Versatile Analgesic+2
A close look at BioStim™'s "dark horse".
Therapy
Closeup:
The
Analgesic+2 for:
* Lower Back Pain
* Sprained Ankle
* Period Pain
Bits
n' Pieces:
Generation
to Generation
A look at the on-going evolution of TENS technology and therapy techniques.
User
Profiles:
A
working Mum's view.
The
Fact Files:
Greater
pain-relief with the Analgesic+2?
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 Using
the Analgesic+2 for:
Lower Back Pain
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Settings
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Rate
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100
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Intensity
1
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2-3
gentle
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Intensity
2
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2-3
gentle
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Pulse
Pattern
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Modulated
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Duration
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One
hour per session, then re-assess pain levels before the next dose
of one hour (see also The
Basics - Duration).
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Sprained
Ankle
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Settings
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Rate
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100
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Intensity
1
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2-3
gentle
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Treats
the actual sprain.
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Intensity
2
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3
- 4 moderate - strong
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Strengthens
the muscle which supports the damaged ligament on the outer side
of the ankle.
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Pulse
Pattern
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Modulated
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Duration
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Intensity
1: Continuous or semi-continuous use for the first 24 hours
after the sprain, followed by up to 4 hours per day for the next
2 - 3 days.
Intensity
2: Up to 1 hour per day for a week after the sprain. Further
strengthening may be required to help protect the ankle in future
- refer to Strengthening of the Peroneal Muscles.
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Period Pain
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Settings
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Rate
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4
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Intensity 1
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2-3
gentle
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Intensity 2
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2-3
gentle
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Pulse Pattern
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Modulated
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Duration
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For
as long as necessary until pain subsides.
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