ESTHR Flashcards
What kind of volt is used for ESTHR?
Highhhhhh
High volt is sometimes called?
Electro galvanic
High volt indicates what?
> 150 to 500
What kind of current do you need for high volt?
Twin peak monophasic (DC) current
What are the benefits of high voltage?
Doesn’t allow A delta and C fibers to be stimulated (more comfort) and deeper penetration
What is the average duration of both peaks in high volt?
100-200
Microcurrent takes is considered sub_____
Sub sensory and sub motor
Positive polarity attracts what?
Neutrophils and macrophages
Negative polarity in the proliferation phase attracts what?
Fibroblasts, promotes collagen formation
Negative polarity in the remodeling phase attract what?
Keratinocytes and epidermal cells
High volt with edema uses what?
Negative polarity, monophasic.
In hivolt with edema the dispersal elected is placed where ?
Proximal
What does hi volt do best?
Muscle spasm reduction
Acute pain is from?
80-150
Chronic pain is from ?
0-15