Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of which type of therapy?
a. Magnetic healing c. Exercise therapy
b. Touch therapy d. Chemotherapy
A
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of magnetic healing which involves passing low-voltage current through pads applied to the skin. TENS and touch therapy are both energy-based therapies.
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