They are good! Just be aware that they list for around $49. Before you grab one from your PT or whomever, ask what they are charging you!

Still no script from my OSS. I keep leaving messages and don't get a reply. Getting annoyed. My insurance company has also denied additional PT. I had 12 sessions, got 2 more (LOL) now no more. Very frustrated. Any suggestions.

Unfortunately, PT limits are limits. You could pay for 1 out of pocket to get a home exercise program established. Are you WC? Not that that matters much but the rules are different.

As far as a TENS unit is concerned, yu can still get one cheap. There are ways...

It looks like a Dr's signature isn't even needed anymore to buy a TENS or other stims online - here's an overview of some prices/models -
http://www.google.com/search?q=TENS&...=shop%3A1&aq=f


I bought an EMS stim years ago and did not need any dr approval.

Not sure what WC is, so I guess not. My brother in law broke his wrist around the same time I had my surgery and he had so much more PT without an issue. Not sure if it is my insurance to the PT location with the way they are writing up the reports. I have some at home exercises that I do now, but not enough to really increase my upper body strength. Paying out of pocket is expensive and I do not understand why I am having such a hard time. Prior to surgery it was never an issue. As far as the TENS unit, it would be covered 100% with the script. So I will just have to stop by the OSS office rather than call.
Thanks for your words of encouragement and advice.

Workers' Compensation.

Different injury - different treatment.

WC - thank you for the info. I guess since my situation wasn't workman's comp. I didn't realize it.
Signed the paperwork at the OSS for the TENS unit. Called and stopped by the office since I was in the area. Hope it helps. Still no PT approved. Arguing with insurance. Such a joy.

I used one after I had my second back surgery. They put on in the operating room...I was in a body casts for six months and felt so good. I would put it down in front of my cast. We were out at night with friends and all out kids. My friends daughter pointed to my glow in the dark...right in the middle of my chest...she called me ET...silly.

All serious aside...it was the best...I highly recommend using on!

Hmmm... They should, at the very least, have given you one orientation session with a PT to explain the TENS unit and how to use it safely & effectively. I have one, and it's come in handy for some things. Finding the correct location for the 'trodes, and then the correct setting, are both critical variables to efficacy. It may take some considerable time & experimentation. Be patient, try to figure out a logical procedure, and stick with it.

Since learning Myofascial techniques, we probably use them more often than the TENS, but still glad I've got it for the tough cases. For spasms, I was taught to use the zapping settings - they're supposed to jolt the spasming muscle until it gives up and relaxes (and you really know when that happens). I use the buzzing settings for burning/constant pain.

Others may vary.

Doc