Clinical Application of Electrical Stimulation Quiz

Most effects of electrical stimulation used in the clinic are the direct result of stimulation to what? Select all that apply

Motor nerves, Sensory nerves

What is a proper indication for the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation?

Reduction of muscle spasm

What electrical current frequency will experience the least capacitive skin resistance?

5000 Hz

When attempting to control pain via the gate-control mechanism, what are correct high-voltage pulsed stimulation parameter settings?

Pulse frequency of 80 to 120 pps

What electrotherapy agents are indicated for preventing muscle atrophy?

Russian stimulation, High voltage pulsed stimulation

Which of the following are indications for the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation? Select all that apply

Postsurgical pain, Acute pain

What electrotherapy agent strictly uses a monophasic current?

High-voltage pulsed stimulation (HVPS)

The primary purpose of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is to control pain through the gate control mechanism by depolarizing what nerves?

Sensory

“Russian” stimulation is an excellent method for what purpose?

Muscle re-education

In interferential stimulation, two very high frequency waves enter the body and converge. The difference in the frequency of the two waves is the frequency that causes the physiological effect. This differences is known as:

Beat frequency