I am a pain nurse from the Netherlands and i saw your video’s from MedFaxxinc. And the only thing I can say is that they are very helpful for me. This because I just started with TENS-treatment after I followed a course.
I show the patient the movies on the internet if they want to see or hear more about TENS, and the only thing I can say is that the patients are very glad to see your video’s on your webpage.

But I have also another question: do you have a book were you put all the treatments in and also the positions of the electrodes? If so, can you give me the title and the place where I can buy it?

With regards,

T. S.
The Netherlands

Hi T,

Thanks for the very nice comments.   So kind of you.

The answer to your question is “No don’t have a book”, but let me expand on that.

There really is no such thing as a “correct” electrode placement guide.  There is such a thing as an incorrect electrode placement guide such as:

1.  Do not put electrodes on bony prominences ( logic- bone is not conductor of electricity, but resistor, so little gained if bone close to surface and little moist tissue between electrode and bone)

2.  Do not use small electrodes for large pain areas ( current concentration hurts before relief gained)

3.  Do not put tens machines electrodes on head ( refer to 1 above)

Here is what is logical though and this varies from Rx to Rx and patient to patient and time of day to time  of day which is why can’t generalize:

1.  For tens basically want flow of current through area pain being felt ( logic:  pain moves and after treatment then another area may now hurt enough to warrant electrode change so change to target area ( use rifle scope analogy of zeroing in on pain with criss cross ( that’s your electrodes and the flow of current)

2.  What type machine using?  Tens, Hi volt, Russian, Interferential etc. as the current density of those machines changes electrode placement.  ( For Russian/Katz at 2,500 pps you need electrodes placed longitudally (sp) to go with muscle endplates, not transversally)

3.  Unlike acupuncture where one interferes with electrical flow using small pins in specific areas with an electode you are proactive and dispersing electricity  over a general area, not a specific area so need for specificity not as great.   Also acupuncture points, even though specific are specific to each person’s body vis a bis “cun” which is a standard measurement but standard only to the patient’s body, not anyone else.

Giving you some of a “non answer” but there are lots of charts, books etc. but they actually prevent you or your patients from learning what is really going on rather than asking for a “cook book” of pictures on electrode placement.

Hope this makes some sense and if not please let me know.

Thanks.

Bobj

I had a tens unit sitting in my desk drawer for months, I had it prescribed for my hip, but it was unsuccessful. Over the last 4-5 months, my knee has developed a terrible and constant pain. i decided to throw the tens on to see if it would help. I’m still going to see a doctor but, I just wanted to thank you for the late night lesson, and instant pain relief without worrying about messing with more narcotics. Thank you, very much.
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Also some great stretches to loosen up tight shoulders.

If you are not as flexible as the gal in this video, just do what you can.

Do not strain yourself.

These are some great stretches for after a walk or any kind of exercise. Or even if you are on a long car ride and need to take a break at the rest stop for a stretch.

Lots of people hold tension in the shoulders and neck. This can be very relaxing and soothing.

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I was once issued a ‘tens’ unit from the another provider & they were no help at all. Their cables failed & no pads were available. I repaired their cables myself. I’m a old telephone lineman & a ham radio operator so the repair was easy for me. But most people are not able to do that & should not have to.

But with MedFaxx none of this is a problem. You folks really want to help the patient.

I have Severe arthritis in my neck, back, and hips from my work as a lineman. Presently doctors want to replace my hips & do several back /neck surgeries. In fact I was recently offered Morphine for pain! But using the Infrex I don’t see the need for that medication & the side affects.

I typically use it morning and evening while reading e-mail , watching TV etc. With the batteries I can carry it around the house. So it’s not a ‘time wasting” treatment at all.
I find relief very quickly. I some times use heat pack while resting & use the InFrex unit at the same time.

I have recently tried some of the pain gels you offer. The “Orthogel” works well for me. It applies easily & is not oily or “gooey”. I’ll definitely be using more of these as well.

The unit is not difficult to use. I did have to work with it a bit to find the best placement for the pads and the best shape of pad to use. My pain is quite wide spread & after a few attempts found the best place for the pads to get the widest pain relief. In one of the videos Bob mentioned placing the pads in such a way the an ‘imaginary line’ connecting them would form a “X”, like the cross hair of a rifle scope,,,, ‘Targeting the pain” . As a life long outdoors man & target shooter this made perfect sense to me. More importantly IT WORKS !

The pain relief also much longer lasting the old Tens unit I was using. In fact I have had to skip a treatment I usually take due to appointments. The long lasting affect of the Infrex unit allowed this to happen.

Anyone thinking about this unit should call right away . Don’t wait another minute. The Staff will walk you through the process. They should watch the videos & ‘play’ with the unit to find what is best for them. This might be a little frustrating for some people but I’d strongly encourage them to work with this tool. The pads & adjustment form a very versatile solution to set up for your personal needs.

Once you get past the “fiddle factor” you wont want to be without it.

Thank for all you help

Dave Strom

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Thanks, Jill

P.S. Once I see the video on the water, I will try that too, but want to make sure I’m doing it right, a little nervous to put electricity with water until I see the video.
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