Pain modulation and increase circulation

Question 1

What is the difference between TENS and IFC?

Answer 1

Tens is used for smaller areas and is more convenient due to it being small

Question 2

What fibers do IFC and TENS facilitate contraction on?

Answer 2

alpha beta (allows the gate to stay closed which stops the transmission of the pain signal

Question 3

What is the treatment time for using TENS?

Answer 3

20-30 minutes

Question 4

(true/false) Treatment time with a TENS unit can be longer if the patient is performing activities

Answer 4

true

Question 5

What type of TENS amplitude should you use when treating acute Pain?

Answer 5

sensory

Question 6

What is a TENS unit used for?

Answer 6

• pain modulation/management
• increasing circulation

Question 7

What is IFC/Premod used for?

Answer 7

Pain management

Question 8

What type of TENS amplitude should you use for Acupuncture pain modulation?

Answer 8

motor (20-45 mins)

Question 9

What type of TENS amplitude should you use for brief-intense pain modulation?

Answer 9

motor (< 15 min)

Question 10

What is the TENS amplitude used for a noxious level pain modulation?

Answer 10

hyperstimulation
30-60 seconds in each location

Question 11

Vasospastic disorder should be treated with a __ and __ TENS amplitude when increasing circulation.

Answer 11

sensory, motor (15-30 minutes)

Question 12

What is the duration for receiving IFC treatment?

Answer 12

10-30 min

Question 13

Where is IFC most commonly used?

Answer 13

LBP