Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
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10 EXAMPLES OF TREATMENT<br />
10.1 Introduction<br />
The information in this chapter can be used in various ways. The simplest <strong>and</strong> most obvious way is simply to copy the<br />
examples, <strong>and</strong> ‘project’ them onto the patient. There is no objection to this, <strong>and</strong> it is even to be recommended for<br />
those who make little used of low- or <strong>medium</strong>-frequency electrotherapy. However, as every treatment situation is<br />
unique, it is impossible to include every imaginable situation in one book. The principal aim of this chapter is to use<br />
the examples of treatment to illustrate the field of application covered by this book.<br />
10.2 Examples<br />
1. Arthrosis of the acromioclavicular joint<br />
Objective : pain reduction<br />
Patient position : supine or sitting<br />
Electrode positions : cathode on<br />
acromioclavicular joint<br />
anode between shoulder<br />
blades level T1 – T5<br />
Current type : 2-5 current (Träbert)<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : -<br />
Phase time : -<br />
Burst : -<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : limit of tolerance<br />
Treatment time : 10 – 15 minutes<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : twice weekly<br />
Alternative<br />
Current type : TENS (biphasic<br />
asymmetrical puls)<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : 100 Hz<br />
Phase time : 150 – 200 µs<br />
Burst : 2 – 5 Hz<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : limit of tolerance<br />
Treatment time : 10 – 15 minutes<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : twice weekly<br />
2. Chondromalacia of patellae<br />
Objective : pain reduction<br />
Patient position : semirecumbent<br />
Electrode positions : transverse<br />
Current type : diadynamic (DF – CP)<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : -<br />
Phase time : -<br />
Burst : -<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : sensory level<br />
Treatment time : DF 4 min.; CP 6 min.<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : twice to three times weekly<br />
Alternative<br />
Current type : TENS (biphasic<br />
asymmetrical puls)<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : 50 - 80 Hz<br />
Phase time : 50 µs<br />
Burst : 2 Hz<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : limit of tolerance<br />
Treatment time : 15 minutes<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : twice weekly<br />
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