TENS/IFC Comp

Question 1

TENS Amplitude for acute pain

“You should feel…”

Answer 1

Comfortable, no muscle response

Question 2

TENS Amplitude for chronic pain

“You should feel…”

Answer 2

Strong, but comfortable rhythmic muscle twitch

Question 3

TENS Pulse rate for acute

Answer 3

50-80 pps

Question 4

TENS Pulse rate for chronic

Answer 4

1-5 pps

Question 5

TENS Pulse duration acute

Answer 5

Pulse duration for 50-100 ms

Question 6

TENS Mode:

Answer 6

Continuous

Question 7

TENS Tx time (acute)

Answer 7

20-60 mins

Question 8

TENS Tx time (chronic)

Answer 8

30-40 min

Question 9

TENS should have # tp # pads around the Tx area.

Answer 9

2-4

Question 10

amplitude:

Answer 10

current strength or voltage

Question 11

IFC pulse rate for acute pain:

Answer 11

80 - 150 pps

Question 12

IFC pulse rate for chronic pain:

Answer 12

1 - 10 pps

Question 13

IFC acute intensity:

Answer 13

to sensory comfort

Question 14

IFC chronic intensity:

Answer 14

to visible muscle contraction

Question 15

IFC pulse rate for edema/swelling:

Answer 15

20-50 pps

Question 16

IFC edema/swelling intensity:

Answer 16

To visible muscle contraction (muscle pumping)

Question 17

IFC Tx time acute pain:

Answer 17

15 - 20 minutes. Can be worn up to 24 hours at home.

Question 18

IFC Tx time chronic pain:

Answer 18

15 - 20 minutes. 20 - 30 minutes in home use.

Question 19

IFC Tx time edema/swelling:

Answer 19

15 - 20 minutes in clinic only.

Question 20

IFC always uses # pads. It is better for larger Tx areas and longer lasting effects than TENS.

Answer 20

4 pads

Question 21

TENS pulse duration chronic:

Answer 21

150-300 ms