W8: LOW FREQUENCY CURRENTS Flashcards
1
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Use of ES to activate muscles through intact peripheral motor nerves.
MMT: Grade 2/5
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NMES
2
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Use of NMES to promote functional activities.
MMT: Grade 1/5
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FES
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Use of ES to promote contraction of muscle without intact motor nerves (denervated)
MMT: Grade 0/5
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EMS
4
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Give at least 3 indication for using NMES
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→ strengthens muscle
→ maintaining or increasing ROM
→ decreases spasticity
→ increases muscle endurance
→ for urinary incontinence
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