Quick decision summary
- Knee routines usually place pads around the joint, not directly over broken or irritated skin.
- Start with low intensity because the knee area can be sensitive around bony landmarks.
- Ask a professional first after surgery, injury, swelling, numbness, or unexplained symptoms.
Why this page exists and next best action
Review knee placement basics, then compare included pad shapes and channel control on the product page.
Check Price on AmazonSafety note: Do not use TENS over swelling, open wounds, numb skin, or post-surgical areas unless a professional has cleared it.
Knee-area TENS pad placement should be cautious and comfortable. The goal is to place pads around the area you want to support while avoiding open wounds, irritated skin, numb areas, and post-surgical sites unless a healthcare professional has cleared use.
Common around-the-knee placement idea
- Place one pad above the knee and one below the knee on the same side of the joint.
- For broader coverage, use another pad pair on the opposite side of the knee.
- Keep pads spaced apart and avoid placing pads directly on irritated skin.
- Start at the lowest intensity and increase only while the sensation remains comfortable.
When to ask a professional first
- Recent knee surgery, injury, swelling, or unexplained knee pain.
- Numbness, skin changes, open wounds, or infection around the knee.
- Pacemaker, implanted electronic device, pregnancy, epilepsy, or serious medical conditions.
Why channel count can help
A 4-channel unit can make it easier to run separate pad pairs around the knee or pair knee routines with another body area. More pads should not mean stronger stimulation; comfort and directed use matter more.
For a broader knee page, see the knee pain support guide. For first-use basics, review the manual basics.
From research to product details
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