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HuP 272
Electricity is an element of PT
modalities most frightening and least
understood.
Cardiac disability
Pacemakers
Pregnancy
Menstruation (over abdomen, lumbar or
pelvic region)
Cancerous lesions
Site of infection
Exposed metal implants
Nerve Sensitivity
Terms of electricity
DC AC
Stimulation Parameter:
Current Density
The amount of charge per unit area. This is
usually relative to the size of the electrode.
Density will be greater with a small electrode,
but also the small electrode offers more
resistance.
Capacitance:
Hz: 100+ Hz: 100-150 Hz: 50-60 Hz: 100+ or 1(? inc. circ)
Tens, HVGS, IFC HVGS, IFC Type: depends on purpose IFC, Ionto, Mens (?)
PPS: 70-100 PPS: 120 PPS: 1-20 PPS: vary but typically tens like
Polarity: purpose & comfort Polarity: negative Polarity: purpose & comfort Polarity: purpose & comfort
Time: 20-60 min Time: 20 min Time: Fatigue (1-15 min) Time: 20 min
Intensity: Stong & comfortable Intensity: Sensory Intensity: Motor level Intensity: Noxious
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Pulse Rate: <15 Pulse Rate: 60-100 pps Pulse Rate 2-4 pps Pulse Rate: 120pps
35-50 for tonic contraction
Polarity: + or - Phase Duration < 100 usec Phase Duration: 150-250 usec Phase Duration: 300-1000 usec
Alternating Rate: Alternating Mode: continuous Mode: Continuous Mode: 15-60 sec at each site