Electrical Stimulation Flashcards
Transfer of Electrons
Charge
Net charge of an object
Polarity
4 Fundamental Properties of ES
Positive & Negative charge
Like charges repel, opposites attract
Charge is neither created nor destroyed
Charge can be transferred
Net negative pole, produces positive charge
Cathode
Net positive pole, produces negative charge
Anode
Positive Ion
Cation
Negative Ion
Anion
Force that pushes charge
Voltage
Movement of Ions
Current (Amp/A)
Allows free movement
Conductors
Does not allow free movement
Insulators
Ohm’s Law
I = V/R = ohm
Opposition to flow of current
Resistance
Form of resistance that is frequency-dependent
Impedance
Produced by interference of 2 mediums (1,000 - 10,000 Hz) and is quadripolar
Interferential Current (IFC)
Twin-peaked monophasic pulsed current (150 to 500 V)
High Volt Pulsed Current (HVPC)
Effects of IFC
Therapeutic effects
Pain modulation
Muscle contraction
Effects of HVPC
Pain modulation
Wound/tissue healing
2,500 Hz carrier frequency and used for quads strengthening
Russian protocol
Other name for Russian Protocol
Medium Frequency Burst AC (MFburstAC)