Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
Low and medium Frequency Electrotherapy - Implox
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13. Dupuytren’s contracture<br />
Objective : introduction of<br />
hyaluronidase by<br />
iontophoresis<br />
Patient position : sitting<br />
Electrode positions : anode on the contracture<br />
cathode (indifferent)<br />
elsewhere on body<br />
Current type : <strong>medium</strong>-frequency<br />
alternating current<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 : 20 minutes<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : three times weekly<br />
14. Muscle strengthening: quadriceps femoris<br />
Objective : muscle strengthening<br />
Patient position : sitting on treatment couch<br />
Electrode positions : proximal <strong>and</strong> distal on<br />
musculature<br />
Current type : Russian Stimulation<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : 50 Hz<br />
Phase time : -<br />
Burst : -<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : limit of tolerance<br />
Treatment time : until fatigue occurs<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : daily<br />
Note : ratio between stimulation<br />
<strong>and</strong> pause is 1:2. Training<br />
program: 2/10/1/50<br />
15. Muscle strengthening: serratus anterior<br />
Objective : muscle strengthening<br />
Patient position : sitting<br />
Electrode positions : proximal <strong>and</strong> distal on<br />
musculature<br />
Current type : TENS (biphasic<br />
symmetrical pulse)<br />
Output characteristic : CC<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> : 50 Hz<br />
Phase time : 75 µs<br />
Burst : -<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> modulation : -<br />
Sweep mode : -<br />
Amplitude : motor level – limit of<br />
tolerance<br />
Treatment time : until fatigue occurs<br />
<strong>Frequency</strong> of treatment : daily<br />
Note : ratio between stimulation<br />
<strong>and</strong> pause is 1:4. Training<br />
program: 2/7/1/25<br />
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