diodynamic currents

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

type of LFC used for superficial processes

monophasic pulse current

Question 2

freq

Answer 2

50-100hz

Question 3

type of current

Answer 3

hemi sinusoidal

monophasic pulse current

Question 4

modalites(5)

Answer 4

monophase

diphase

short periods

long periods

rythm syncope

Question 5

describe MF modality

Answer 5

alternating pulse and pause

freq of 50hz

trophic effect

Question 6

when is MF used

Answer 6

in combo w/ DP in SP and LP

Question 7

describe DP modality

Answer 7

higher freq d/2 absence of pauses

freq= 100hz

analgesic (strongest pain releiving effect and sympatholytic

Question 8

DP indictions

Answer 8

d/2 SL

• effect
• raynauds
• vascular spasms
• bronchial asthma
• spastic collitis

Question 9

describe short period

Answer 9

1 sec of alt Diphase then 1 sec of Monophase

Question 10

short period effects

Answer 10

trophic stim

oedema resorption-sprain/osteoarthritis

slows woound healing

Question 11

describe Long period

Answer 11

7 secs of alt DF then 5 secs of Monophase

used w/ short phase and Diphase

Question 12

Long period effects

Answer 12

analgesia

Question 13

describe Rythm syncope

Answer 13

1 sec of monophase alternates then 1 sec pause

Question 14

indication for RS

Answer 14

stim healthy muscles