Ouch. That knee. Again. Knee pain is among the most common complaints a physical therapist addresses. One modality that has remained in my professional toolbox throughout four decades is TENS therapy for chronic and acute knee pain. *OMRON sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Focus TENS device for the purpose of this review. All stated thoughts and opinions are my personal and professional impressions of this product. (And always ethical.) In fact, I now use OMRON TENS and Blood Pressure Monitors in my House Calls … [Read more...]
The Runners’ Guide to Pain and TENS Therapy
Half marathon much? Until this past weekend, my answer would have been a firm no. After running more than 15 halfs in 5 years, I had become sidelined due to a severe injury. Gratefully the Southampton Half Marathon ended that woeful 2-year streak, but not without some, "oh, I remember what this feels like" moments! As predicted, the receipt of my new Avail TENS unit was timed perfectly. Allow me to share my Runners' Guide to TENS Therapy. Omron sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Avail wireless TENS device for the … [Read more...]
TENS Therapy Spotlighted During Pain Awareness Month
September is Pain Awareness Month. For those living with chronic conditions, or even those experiencing an episode of pain more acutely, the impacts are far-reaching. Personal desperation is not uncommon. Family and friends may feel helpless. Additionally, the workplace is often negatively affected. Nationally, the conversation around pain and the expanding use of opioid drugs is front and center. However, a viable solution, TENS therapy, remains unfamiliar to many. Omron sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Avail … [Read more...]