Electrotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
Conventional TENS: Amp = ? Pulse freq= ? Pulse duration = ? Time = ?
A
Conventional TENS Amp enough for sensory response High frequency (30-150 pps) Short pulse duration (50-100 Msec) Time 20-60 min
2
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Acupuncture like: Amp? Pulse freq? Pulse duration? Time?
A
Acupuncture like: Amp enough to produce muscle twitching Low pulse frequency (2-4 pps) Long pulse duration (100-300 msec) 20-45 min treatment time
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Brief Intense TENS Amp? Freq? Duration? Time?
A
Brief Intense TENS Amp enough for strong paresthesia or motor repsonse High frequency (60-200 pps) Long pulse duration (150-500 msec) 15 min treatment time
4
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Noxious TENS Amp? Freq? Pulse duration? Time?
A
Noxious TENS: Amplitude for highest tolerated stimulus High or low frequency Long pulse duration (250 msec to 1 sec) 30-60 sec time for each point
5
Q
Used for chronic conditions with longer lasting pain relief
A
Acupuncture like TENS
6
Q
Provides temporary relief of acute or chronic pain
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Conventional (high rate) TENS
7
Q
Used to provide pain relief for painful procedures such as wound debridement, deep friction massage or passive stretching
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Brief intense TENS
