Types of Estim
The high voltage pulses were delivered at 150V, 100pps and 100μsec duration, using 45 minute treatment periods, 3 times a week for the 4 weeks. The wound electrode was made negative throughout the treatment period i.e. no polarity reversal.
Interferential current (IFC) therapy is a therapeutic modality that is used often in an orthopedic physical therapy setting. The following article serves as a brief introduction to the modality and it’s uses. A piece of equipment commonly used by physical therapists is the interferential current machine.
Iontophoresis is a form of electrical stimulation used to administer medication for various conditions. What is iontophoresis in physical therapy? Iontophoresis is a form of electrical stimulation used to administer medication for various conditions.
Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, is a physical therapy treatment modality used to improve muscle function, decrease pain, or promote healing. Electrical stimulation, or e-stim, is a physical therapy treatment modality used to improve muscle function, decrease pain, or promote healing.
Burst Mode Alternating Current (BMAC) is a more generic and more recently employed term, which is probably preferable. Aussie Stimulation (see below) is a play on the original Russian Stimulation, and is not especially insightful as a descriptor.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS or TNS) is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes.