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This chapter is designed to provide the reader with a broad overview concerning what is known about how TENS interfaces with the nervous system and how this modality should and should not be used. A scientifically sound comprehension of what TENS devices actually provide to alter pain perception is restricted by the limited basic and clinical investigations into this issue. Most of the support for TENS applications is predicated upon clinical impressions from cautious use and evaluation. A host of basic and clinical questions must be addressed before wider utilization of this modality occurs.
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Wolf, S.L., Rao, V. (1983). Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation: Use and Misuse. In: Brena, S.F., Chapman, S.L. (eds) Management of Patients with Chronic Pain. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6311-8_17
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