RESUMO
The therapeutic effect of a cordless mini TENS on shoulder stiffness and painful diseases and patients' favorite intensity of stimulation were studied. Effect of this apparatus on peripheral circulation was also examind using a laser Doppler measuring instrument. The 114 cases with shoulder stiffness used the TENS only once (SS group), and the 53 cases continuasly (SC group). The 65 cases with painful diseases used the TENS only once (PS group) and the 53 cases continuasly (PC group). A great majority of the patients prefered stimulation with moderate frequency and high intensity. Effectiveness was seen in 76% of SS group and 87% of SC group, and in 75% of PS group and 91% of PC group. Peripheral circulation was significantly increased after the stimulation of the apparatus.