Russian Stim

Question 1

Russian stim uses a ___ wave at 2500 Hz which is modulated in 50 burst per second.

Answer 1

Sine

Question 2

Kots reported the following when using Russian stim: electric stimulation contractions produced __% greater isometric force than did maximal voluntary contractions

Answer 2

30%

Question 3

Kots also found that Russian stim programs produced strength improvements of __-__% in well trained athletes

Answer 3

30-40%

Question 4

The main use of Russian stim in the Chiropractor’s office is for muscle ______

Answer 4

Re-education

Question 5

The treatment protocol for Russian stim is to fully contract the muscle for ___ seconds and relax it for __ seconds.

Answer 5

10, 50

Question 6

The Russian stim cycle is repeated for __ minutes, and treatment is __-__ times/week

Answer 6

10, 4-5

Question 7

What does the 50 second rest allow for?

Answer 7

The body can make more ATP allowing the muscle to contract strongly