IFC

Question 1

IFC

Answer 1

2 medium frequency AC intersect within tissues
interaction gives rise to interference current which
mimics a low frequency stimulation

Question 2

Advantages

Answer 2

Alternating sinusoidal currents with frequencies exceeding 1 KHz penetrate the skin easier due to reduced skin impedance
SHORT PULSE DURATION

Question 3

Beat frequency

Answer 3

amplitudes of two currents summate in the deeper tissues, bypassing the superficial sensory nerves
can be selected that is similar to other waveforms for muscle strengthening and pain reduction

Question 4

IFC Beat Frequency range

Answer 4

1-200 beats per second

elicits the therapeutic response

Question 5

Beat Frequency Calculation

Answer 5

Channel 1- 4000 HZ
Channel 2- 3900 Hz
Beat Frequency: 100 bps

Question 6

IFC Concentration Location

Answer 6

concentrated at the point of intersection, deep in tissues, between the electrodes

Question 7

Mechanism

Answer 7

IFC reaches greater depths over a larger volume of tissue than other forms of stim

increases circulation

Question 8

Advantahes

Answer 8

Safe and effective alternatives to pain control medications

non addictive and minimal side effects

patients can mange their own pain

Question 9

Therapeutic Effects

Answer 9

induce analgesia
produce muscle contraction
reduce edema

Question 10

Clinical Application: Management of:

Answer 10

pain
edema
inflammation
urinary incontinence
muscle weakness

Question 11

Painful conditions treated by IFC

Answer 11

back pain
arthritis
strains and sprains
neuralgia
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
shingles
DJD
interstitial cystitis

Question 12

Bipolar/ Premod

Answer 12

results from the interference within the machine circuitry of 2 medium frequency sinusoidal currents with different frequencies

2 Pad Placement

Question 13

Quadipolar IFC

Answer 13

2 currents intersect at 90 degrees from each other, the max resultant amplitude of the current field is halfway between these 2 lines of current

Question 14

Automatic Vector Scan

Answer 14

scan= amplitude modulation of input currents

electrical field roates or scans back and forth in tissues

enlarged tx field

4 electrodes

Question 15

Sweep

Answer 15

Modulation of frequencies of input currents
results in modulated beat frequencies
prevents accommodation

Question 16

Continuous Sweep

Answer 16

results in a beat frequency that progressively increases and decreases between the lowest to highest beat frequency selected

Question 17

Continuous Sweep Benefits

Answer 17

Prevent Accommodation

high and low frequency stimulation within the same tx

Question 18

Goals of Tx

Answer 18

Pain relief
Increased circulation
Muscle Stimulation
Edema control

Question 19

Modes of Delivery

Answer 19

Constant- pre set- 80bps

Sweep- preset beat frequency range - 80-150 Hz

Question 20

Tx Duration for Acute Conditions

Answer 20

5-10 minutes

Question 21

Tx Duration for Chronic Conditions

Answer 21

20-30 minutes

Question 22

Chatanooga Gate Mechanism protocol

Answer 22

20 minutes

4000Hz

Question 23

Chatanooga Opiate Protocol

Answer 23

30 minutes

2500 Hz

Question 24

Pain Frequency Parameter

Answer 24

80 - 150 bps

Question 25

Edema Frequency Parameter

Answer 25

1 - 10 bps

Question 26

Muscle Rehab/ Urinary Incontinence Frequency Parameters

Answer 26

10-100 bps

Question 27

Precautions

Answer 27

Severe cardiopathies
Mental confusion
proximity to SWD
over metal implants
excess hair
vacuum electrode over fragile skin

Question 28

Contraindications

Answer 28

Lower ab, trunk, pelvis during pregnancy
transthoracic area
transcranial area
hemorrhagic area
arterial/venous thrombosis
maligancy
electronic implants
where active motion is contraindicated for muscle contraction