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Is simply by definition any stimulating device which delivers electrical currents across the intact surface of the skin for a therapeutic result. It is a low intensity, short impulses apllied largely for pain relief.

Since both the intention and effect of the treatment are to relieve pain it is important to be certain that this is appropriate and does not lead to the neglect of the underlying causes of the pain.

Pain should be monitored both during and after the course of treatment.

 

 
 
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The Pain Gate Theory

The Pain Gate Theory is when under normal physiological circumstances the brain generates pain sensations by processing incoming noxious information arising from stimuli such as tissue damage.

In order for noxious information to reach the brain it must pass through a metaphorical pain gate located in the lower levels of CNS.

This pain gate is opened by noxious events in the periphery (outward surface or structure.)

The paingate can be closed by activation of mechanorecptors through rubbing the skin.

This generates activity in large diameter Alpha Beta efferents, which inhibits the onward transmission of noxious information.

This closing of the pain gate results in less noxious information reaching the brain reducing the sensation
of pain.

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