TENS cannot be used for FES/EMS. The waveform is different and the TENS only penetrates superficially to the sensory receptors. Some FES/EMS units do have the ability to perform TENS and Interferrential. However the main anser here is that there is NO comparison in what you need to stimulate muscle contraction. You require an FES/EMS unit. A TENS unit will not suffice.
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