CEU: TENS and the Evidence of its Effectiveness - 56

Published: June 14, 2021, 1 p.m.

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Reviewing the relevant anatomy related to pain transmission, discussing how pain is transmitted through the nervous system, and presenting how TENS decreases pain and its\\u2019 effectiveness in the clinic!

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Timestamps

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1:09- Relevant anatomy related to pain

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-Nociceptors

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  • C fibers
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  • A-Deltas
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-Mechanoreceptors

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  • A-Beta
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-Brain

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  • Thalamus
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  • PAG/Raphe Nucleus/Reticular Formation
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4:14- How pain is transmitted throughout the nervous system

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7:26- How TENS decreases pain

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-Gate Control Theory

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-Role of the Brain

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  • Descending Pain Inhibition
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12:28- Clinical Efficacy of TENS

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-Pain Relief

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-Arthrogenic Inhibition

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2024 CEU Update:

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This episode is eligible to be reported as 0.5 FREE BOC Category D CEUs. No quiz, evaluation, or certificate is needed. Email atcornerds@gmail.com with any questions!

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Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA

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-Sandy & Randy

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