TENS Units EXPLAINED: Can They Actually Reduce Pain & Speed Up Recovery?

MarcPro, Compex, PowerDot, the list goes on. Learn what these devices are and whether or not you should pick one up! 1) MarcPro: https://marcpro.com/store/?coupon_cod... 2) PowerDot: https://www.roguefitness.com/powerdot... 3) Compex: https://www.roguefitness.com/compex-s... 4) Flex-TENS: https://www.wecontrolpain.com/devices Get my book on fixing injury here: https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Mil... Get my book 'The Squat Bible' here: https://www.amazon.com/Squat-Bible-Ul... Looking for olympic weightlifting programming? Try this 'Back to Basics' 13 week program: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/w... ______________________ Subscribe to the channel: https://tinyurl.com/y2eq7kpr Recommended products: https://squatuniversity.com/recommend... Support SquatU & join monthly live Q&A:   / squatuniversity   ______________________ Research to read: High-Rate 1) Grimmer K. A controlled double blind study comparing the effects of strong Burst Mode TENS and High Rate TENS on painful osteoarthritic knees. Aust J Physiother. 1992;38(1):49-56. 2) Sluka KA, Walsh D. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: basic science mechanisms and clinical effectiveness. J Pain. 2003 Apr;4(3):109-21. 3) Grover CA, McKernan MP, Close RJH. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the Emergency Department for Pain Relief: A Preliminary Study of Feasibility and Efficacy. West J Emerg Med. 2018;19(5):872-876. Low-Rate 1) Barcala-Furelos R, González-Represas A, Rey E, Martínez-Rodríguez A, Kalén A, Marques O, Rama L. Is Low-Frequency Electrical Stimulation a Tool for Recovery after a Water Rescue? A Cross-Over Study with Lifeguards. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 12;17(16):5854. 2) Westcott WL, Chen T, Neric FB, DiNubile N, Bowirrat A, et al. The Marc ProTM device improves muscle performance and recovery from concentric and eccentric exercise induced muscle fatigue in humans: a pilot study. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2011;15:55-67 3) Westcott W, Han D, DiNubile N, Neric F, et al. Effects of electrical stimulation using mar pro TM device during the recovery period on calf muscle strength and fatigue in adult fitness participants. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online. 2012;16(2):40-49 ______________________ Connect with SquatUniversity: Visit the website: http://www.squatuniversity.com Like the Facebook page:   / squatuniversity   Follow on Twitter:   / squatuniversity   Follow on TikTok: @SquatUniversity Follow on Instagram:   / squat_university   Listen to the Podcast on: apple iTunes, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Google Play and the Anchor App ______________________ Music credits Opening & closing track by JookTheFirst:   / jookthefirst