HVPC Flashcards
HVPC wave form frequency pulse duration peak current interpulse interval total current polarity
twin peak monophasic 1-200hz 5-65 high long very low yes
pulse duration of HVPC more or less than TENS
less, even more comfortable
TENS wave form
as/symmetrical biphasic
or pulsed DC
Tens voltage
low voltage
NMES wave form
as/symetrical biphaisc
NMES voltage
low but longer duration than TENS
HVPC waveform
pulsed monophasic
HVPC voltage
high volt, high peak, but love average
physiological effects of HVPC
pain
edema absorption
wound healing
mm
polarity
temporary accumulation of charge
monphasic positive or negative?
neither
during pain modulation, endo or exo opiates release
endogenous
during edema management, negative or positive polarity
negative
how does HVPC help wound healing
stimulation of new tissue formation
charge relatively __ in acute injury
positive
Galvanotaxis
like charges repel, opposite attract
attract desired cells at right stage