Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
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Fig. 20<br />
Classical Interferential (4-pole)<br />
3.4.2.3 The four-pole method with Dipole vector (manually adjustable)<br />
The Manual adjustment of the dipole vector offers the opportunity to direct the stimulation exactly to a desired point in<br />
the area to be treated, without the need to change the electrode position. In this way you can for example find <strong>and</strong><br />
treat pain points.<br />
For an effective use of the vectors the current must be clearly perceptible by the patient.<br />
If this is not possible, then it is easier to increase the intensity <strong>and</strong> see where muscle contractions appear. With this<br />
the correct spot is confirmed. The modulation depth with the dipole vector is 100%. The vector can be rotated 360º<br />
manually by means of a button on the unit.<br />
Fig. 21<br />
Dipole vector (manual adjustable)<br />
3.4.2.4 The four-pole method with Dipole vector (automatic)<br />
This is the same as with the manual dipole vector, but with this vector the current will automatically <strong>and</strong> rhythmically<br />
flow through the whole treatment area <strong>and</strong> the stimulation point will rotate 360º.<br />
Adaptation hardly occurs. The rotation speed of the vector is adjustable between 1 <strong>and</strong> 10 seconds per rotation. The<br />
rotation speed is defaulted at 3 rotations per second.<br />
When the intensity of the current is increased until (or exceeding) the motor level, the muscle or muscle groups will<br />
alternately contract <strong>and</strong> relax. This will result in a venous drainage (Oedema resorption) <strong>and</strong> improved circulation.<br />
Additionally the automatic vector provides a significant decrease of the muscle tone. Thus offering an excellent<br />
technique for the treatment of areas where mechanical pressure (massage) must be avoided.<br />
Fig. 22<br />
Dipole vector (automatic)<br />
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