Considering the gate control theory of pain, the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as part of a home program would assist through which of the following actions?

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The gate control theory of pain suggests that pain signals can be blocked or modulated by certain types of neural activity. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) provides a counter-irritant stimulus that activates non-painful Aβ fibers, which can help to "close the gate" in the spinal cord, thereby reducing the perception of pain.

Considering the Gate Control Theory of Pain, the Use of Transcutaneous