ICF

Question 1

IFC for

Answer 1

mm strength, pain, circulation edema control

Question 2

T/F IFC is biphasic

Answer 2

true

Question 3

T/F IFC is symetrical

Answer 3

t

Question 4

T/F IFC is balanced

Answer 4

T

Question 5

IFC effects in tissue

Answer 5

Electrophysical , cell signalling

Question 6

Does IFC effect sensory or motor nerves

Answer 6

both

Question 7

Why medium frequency for IFC

Answer 7

comfort, depth

Question 8

why is medium frequency more comfortable

Answer 8

skin resistance has resistance, and captive reactance is frequent y dependant

Question 9

Is reduction in impedance in IFC from pulse duration or frequency

Answer 9

pulse duration

Question 10

why medium frequency helps depth in IFC

Answer 10

b/c two currents and they cross at depth so more voltage to deep tissue

Question 11

is IFC pattern of stimulation focused centrally

Answer 11

no, current spread outside of borders of four electrodes

Question 12

Should you use quadriplar probe electrodes

Answer 12

no

Question 13

is vector sweep helpful

Answer 13

not supported

Question 14

contraindications for IFC

Answer 14

cardiac pacemaker
preg/low back pain
DVT
infected tissue
impaired sensory awareness
seizures
eyes

Question 15

precautions of IFC

Answer 15

skin diseases

Question 16

are metal implants contraindication for IFC

Answer 16

no just precaution

Question 17

adverse effects of IFC

Answer 17

burns

pain

Question 18

advantages of IFC

Answer 18

no chemical burn
treat large areas
deep lesions can be treated
metal not contraindicated

Question 19

disadvantage IFC

Answer 19

nausea, dizziness may be felt
little literature 
poorly understood
expensive
not portable