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MENS

Microcurrent Therapy (MENS) is low-volt pulsed microamperage, noninvasive therapy used for the management of, and relief from, chronic (long-term) intractable pain and post-surgical and post-trauma acute pain.

Benefits of MENS

It is an effective and safe alternative to prescription, pain control medication with NO known side-effects or risk of overdose.
MENS decreases pain and helps the patient remain functional and productive.
It is easy to administer, typically reimbursed, and cost effective - by often reducing the need for PT or OT services.
MENS allows for patient control over pain management.
Low-volt Pulsed microamperage currents are hardly detectable to the patient and thus more comfortable.
MENS is clinically versatile - allowing clinicians to control polarity.

Mechanism of actions for MENS

Microcurrent Therapy is based on the hypothesis that microamperage currents closely resemble the body's naturally occurring bioelectric currents. The result is an effective modality used to heal and repair body tissue. Studies indicate the following occur during microcurrent stimulation:

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) concentration significantly increases.
Improves the cells' ability to synthesize protein.
Active membrane transport is increased, allowing the flow of nutrients into the cells and the flow of waste materials from the cells.

Indications for MENS

Relief of chronic (long-term) intractable pain.
Reduce Muscle Guarding.
Relief of post-surgical acute pain.
Relief of post-trauma acute pain.
Improve dermal and sub-dermal tissue regeneration.

Contraindications for MENS

Can affect the operation of demand type cardiac pacemakers.
Not recommended for patients with known heart disease without physical evaluation of risk.
Do NOT Apply over the anterior aspect of the neck or carotid sinus.
Do not apply MENS for undiagnosed pain syndromes until etiology is established.

Precautions

Electrodes should not be placed over the eyes.
Avoid active epiphyseal regions in children.
Use of abdominal electrodes during labor may interfere with fetal monitoring equipment.
Turn the stimulator off before applying or removing electrodes.
Electrotherapy may cause skin irritation beneath the electrodes.

MENS Treatment Protocols

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Electrode Placement

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MENS Clinical References

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