KONGZEE RECOVERY LIBRARY

TENS Unit and Recovery Guides

Practical, safety-first guides for using TENS and EMS units, placing and caring for electrode pads, and supporting recovery at home.

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contraindications

TENS Unit Contraindications: Who Should Not Use TENS?

Review who should not use a TENS unit without medical approval, where electrodes must never be placed, precautions and signs that mean you should stop treatment.

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TENS vs EMS: Differences, Uses, Safety & Which Unit to Choose

TENS primarily stimulates sensory nerves and usually feels like tingling; EMS stimulates motor nerves and produces muscle contractions. Compare their goals, sensations, limitations and safety.