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interferential current Flashcards

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what is the Tx frequency and clinical goal of premodulated (high)?

A

60-150hz

acute pain

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what is the Tx frequency and clinical goal of premodulated (high/low)?

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0-150hz

sub-acute pain

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what is the Tx frequency and clinical goal of premodulated (low)?

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0-15hz

chronic pain

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what is the treatment area of ALL premodulated interferential current?

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small area

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what frequency range would be used for acute pain in both premodulated and true interferential current?

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60-150hz

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what is the electrode placement of all premodulated interferential current?

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one electrode on either side of the pain

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what is the intensity and target fiber of premodulated (high) interferential current?

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patient comfort (sensory only)
A-beta
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what is the intensity and target fiber of premodulated (high/low) interferential current?

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patient comfort (sensory through muscle twitch)
A-beta (sensory) and A-Delta (motor)
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what is the treatment area of ALL true interferential current?

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large area

EX. low back pain

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what is the frequency and clinical goal of true interferential (high) current?

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60-150hz

acute pain

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what is the frequency and clinical goal of true interefential (high/low) current?

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0-120hz

sub-acute pain

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what is the frequency and clinical goal of true interferential (low) current?

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0-15hz

chronic pain

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what is the electrode placement of all true interferential current?

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crisscross/clover leaf around area of pain

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what is the intensity and target fiber of true interferential (high)?

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patient comfort (sensory only)
A-Beta
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what is the intensity and target fiber of true interferential (high/low) current?

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patient comfort (sensory through muscle twitch)
A-beta (sensory) and A-delta (motor)
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what is intensity and target fiber of True interferential (low) current?

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patient comfort (muscle twitch)
A-delta
17
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what are the indications for interferential current?

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pain reduction

- acute and chronic

18
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what are the contraindications for interferential current?

A 
anterior cervical area
areas of hemorrhage 
abdomen, pelvis, lumbar areas of pregnant women
cancer
confused and unreliable patients
damaged skin
epilepsy
metal implants
pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrilators
through the head and chest
unknown etiology

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