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NMES

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NMES
facilitates stimulation of innervated muscle
FES
uses estim to create or enhance the performance of a functional activity
placement of electrodes
electrodes should be aligned parallel to muscle belly;
at least 2 inches apart
current amplitude
dependent on the desired strength of the contraction
pulse duration
shorter pulse duration =more comfortable when targeting smaller muscles; longer pulse duration= more comfortable when targeting larger muscles
* as the pulse duration is shortened, a greater current amplitude will be required to produce the same strength of contraction
frequency
should be sufficient to produce a tetany
usually at 35-50 pulses/sec
*higher frequencies will not produce a stronger contraction, but instead promote more rapid fatigue
duty cycle
provides the muscle with relaxation time
on time = 6-10 seconds
off time = 5x longer than on time
ramp time
allows current amplitude to gradually increase/decrease
makes the onset of stim more comfortable
(on time of 6-10 sec, ramp up time of 1-4 seconds would be recommended)
Treatment time
minimum of 10 contractions (approx.. 10 min)
maximum of 20 contractions (approx.. 20 min)
3x/week
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