Microcurrent/ Microamperage (PT 2)

Question 1

What are the treatment parameters for PAIN?

Answer 1

(Hi;Hi) = >30 cps; >100 microamps

Question 2

What are the treatment parameters for HEALING?

Answer 2

(Lo; Lo) = <1-1 cps; 10-100 microamps

Question 3

Name 9 physiological effects of Microamperage and Microcurrent therapy.

Answer 3

1. Increases ATP in the cell.2. Stimulates soft tissue and bone regeneration.3. Increase protein synthesis in skin.4. Decreases inflammation.5. Nucleated RBCs involved in bone repair lose their elliptical shape and become more spherical.6. Decreases pain.7. Reduces trigger points.8. Increased cell membrane transport.9. Increased RNA synthesis.

Question 4

Name the physiological effects in regards to the skin ONLY.

Answer 4

1. Stimulates soft tissue and bone regeneration.2. increases protein synthesis in skin.3. Increases ATP in the cell.4. Decreases inflammation. 5. Decreases pain.6. Reduces trigger points.

Question 5

Name the physiological effects in regards to the biochemistry ONLY.

Answer 5

1. Increases RNA synthesis.2. Increased cell membrane transport.3. Increases ATP in the cell.