NMES Flashcards
1
Q
waveform
A
monophasic, biphasic and polyphasic: depending on how big the muscle you are trying to stimulating is.
2
Q
Frequency
A
the generator must produces a current which is in the titanic range of at least 20-70 pulses per second
3
Q
Duty Cycle
A
to avoid early fatigue, the rest period must be at least 3-5 times as long as the contraction period
4
Q
Tx time:
A
tx time should be tailored to the specific goals. if the goal is endurance the tx should be longer but at a lower intensity
