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Thanks to the important advances and new technologies, areas and pathologies in which Electrotherapy can be applied have increased and have received relevant updates that are decisive for the Physiotherapy field. An essential technique in this field is Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation, which uses low voltage electric current to relieve pain in countless pathologies.

Thanks to this treatment and the need to deepen in its fundamentals, effects and characteristics, this Postgraduate certificate in Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Physiotherapy arises, in order to provide an updated, accurate and complete content, so that students can face the reality of Electrotherapy without any limitations. This program has been designed by experts in the field, dealing with a wide variety of topics such as Types of TENS Current Classification, its possible applications, analgesic effects of low frequency TENS, importance of pulse width or contraindications in use of this type of therapy, among many other relevant concepts.

This content is 100% online and is accessible from any device with internet connection, giving complete freedom to the student to organize themselves as they prefer, without displacement, without any kind of time limitation and with the most dynamic, complete and updated materials at their disposal.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Physiotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived provide practical information on those disciplines that are
  essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where to perform self-assessment process to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to prepare for real situations.

The program design focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. This , will be done with the help of an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts.

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The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate in Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in Physiotherapy has been designed based on principles and the latest updates in this subject. The expert teaching team in TENS current has designed contents according to their outstanding experience and under requirements of this area of specialization, in order to guarantee an extensive and adequate perspective of materials. This way, students will be able to deepen their concepts knowledge and improve their skills, under teachers' unconditional support.

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Module 1. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

1.1. Fundamentals of Current Type used in TENS

1.1.1. Introduction

1.1.1.1. Theoretical Framework: Neurophysiology of Pain

1.1.1.1.1. Introduction and Classification of Nociceptive Fibers
1.1.1.1.2. Characteristics of Nociceptive Fibers
1.1.1.1.3. Stages of the Nociceptive Process

1.1.2. Antinociceptive System: Gate Theory

1.1.2.1. Introduction to Current Type used in TENS
1.1.2.2. Basic Characteristics of TENS Type of Current (Pulse Shape, Duration, Frequency and Intensity)

1.2. Classification of Current Type used in TENS

1.2.1. Introduction

1.2.1.1. Types of Electrical Current Classification
1.2.1.2. According to Frequency (Number of Pulses Emitted per Second)

1.2.2. Classification of Current Type used in TENS

1.2.2.1. Conventional TENS
1.2.2.2. TENS-Acupuncture
1.2.2.3. Low-Rate Burst TENS (Low-Rate Burst)
1.2.2.4. Brief or Intense TENS

1.2.3. Mechanisms of Action of the TENS Current Type

1.2.3.1. Change in peripheral receptor thresholds

1.3. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
1.4. Analgesic Effects of High-Frequency TENS

1.4.1. Introduction

1.4.1.1. Main reasons for the wide clinical application of conventional TENS

1.4.2. Hypoalgesia Derived from Conventional/High Frequency TENS

1.4.2.1. Mechanism of Action

1.4.3. Neurophysiology of Conventional TENS

1.4.3.1. Gate Control
1.4.3.2. The Metaphor

1.4.4. Failure to Achieve Analgesic Effects

1.4.4.1. Main Mistakes
1.4.4.2. Main Problem of Hypoalgesia by Conventional TENS

1.5. Analgesic Effects of Low-Frequency TENS

1.5.1. Introduction
1.5.2. Mechanisms of Action of TENS-mediated Hypoalgesia Acupuncture: Endogenous Opioid System
1.5.3. Mechanism of Action
1.5.4. High-Intensity and Low-Frequency

1.5.4.1. Parameters
1.5.4.2. Fundamental Differences from Conventional TENS Current

1.6. Analgesic Effects of Burst-Type TENS

1.6.1. Introduction
1.6.2. Description

1.6.2.1. Burst-Type TENS Current Details
1.6.2.2. Physical Parameters
1.6.2.3. Sjölund and Eriksson

1.6.3. Summary so far of the Physiological Mechanisms of both Central and Peripheral Analgesia

1.7. Importance of Pulse Width

1.7.1. Introduction

1.7.1.1. Physical Characteristics of Waves

1.7.1.1.1. Definition of a Wave
1.7.1.1.2. Other General Characteristics and Properties of a Wave

1.7.2. Impulse Shape

1.8. Electrodes. Types and Application

1.8.1. Introduction

1.8.1.1. The TENS Current Device

1.8.2. Electrodes

1.8.2.1. General Characteristics
1.8.2.2. Skin Care
1.8.2.3. Other Types of Electrodes

1.9. Practical Applications

1.9.1. TENS Applications
1.9.2. Impulse Duration
1.9.3. Impulse Shape
1.9.4. Intensity
1.9.5. Frequency (F)
1.9.6. Electrode Type and Placement

1.10. Contraindications

1.10.1. Contraindications to the use of TENS Therapy
1.10.2. Recommen

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