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---------- > Fra: Ken Becker <[log in to unmask]> > Til: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> > Emne: Re: Early A.M. toe curls and ankle twists > Dato: 22. juni 1997 20:55 > > Ivan, my wife used to use a TENS unit for back spasms, in case you are not > familiar with this, it is a device about the size of a Walkman tape player > with wires that attach to the skin with little adhesive contacts, it provides > a mild electrical current, that relaxes the muscles by interfering with the > signals from the brain. I am sure I have oversimplified the process, but the > best part, is no medication, and if it does not help, it also cannot hurt! > Maybe a doctor can give you a loaner unit to try? I think TENS stands for > Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator. Hope it helps. Ken B Hello Ken, I havn`t noticed your e-mail before I have told Ivan about TENS. I have such a Danish TENS unit, will you please contact me in private, because I`m very intereted to know about the way is helping you wife. Sonia Nielsen, Denmark NEVER GIVE UP NB: My TENS is a Danish unit.