electrical modality Flashcards
waveform of TENS IFC NMES
T: biphasic
I: sine
N: Russian or biphasic
TENS advantage
Portable, can be used while exercising or work
Self-treatment
Alternative to cold
Alternative to pain medication
TENS disadvantage
Eliminates pain, not the cause
May mask more serious problems
Cannot be used over transthoracic area
FIbers activation on TENS: Acute, chronic and pain relief
A: A-beta
C: a-delta + C
P: A-beta, A-delta, C
what is the intensity for acute pain
pleasant tingling without contraction
what is the intensity for chronic pain with TENS
to tolerance, burning, needling sensation, slight muscle twitch
what is the intensity for chronic pain with IFC
pleasant tingling with or without mild twitch contraction
intensity for pain reduction before rehab
to tolerance, visible twitch and tetanic muscle contraction
modulation for TENS
acute: modulated rate
chronic: modulated burst
pain relief: modulated amp
treatment sequence for TENS
acute+chronic: 15-30 min, 1-2 daily
pain relief: 10-20 min, 1-2 daily
onset relief for TENS
acute: <10 min
chronic: 20-40min
pain relief: <15min
duration of relief
acute: 30 min to 2h
chronic: 6-7h
pain relief: <30 min
pulse rate and duration TENS
a: 80-200 pps for 60-100 usec
c: 1-5 pps for 150-250 usec
p: variable <250 usec
electrode placement TENS
A: directly on painful area, nerve roots , dermatome
C: motor, trigger, acupuncture points
p: motor, trigger, acupuncture point
opioide peptide TENS
a: dynorphin
c: B-endorphin
P: enkephalin