EStim Quiz #3 Flashcards
EMS
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
FES
Functional Electrical Stimulation
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Russian Protocol
A Waveform with specific parameters designed to elicit a mm contraction
NMES
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Phase Duration
Duration of one phase of a pulse
Pulse Duration
Duration from the first phase to the last phase of a pulse
Ramp TIme
The time it takes for the current amplitude to go from zero to its maximum amplitude
Interpulse Interval
Time Between pulses
Impedance
Opposition to current flow
Alternating Current
Continuous bidirectional flow of current
Direct Current
Continuous unidirectional flow of current
Russian protocol, interferential and premodulated current all derive from?
Alternating Current
The Wavelength of AC is similar to?
Pulse Duration of pulsed current