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Electricity Subset 2

Part 2 Notes: Electrotherapy

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indicates the negative or positive pole of an electrode polarity
an applicator for directing electric current from the machine to the client’s skin electrode
another term for direct current galvanic current
is the electrode used on the areas to be treated active electrode
introduces water soluble products into the skin with electric current (types: cata- & anaphoresis) iontophoresis
infuses acidic products into deeper tissues from + toward – pole cataphoresis
infuses alkaline products into tissues from the – toward the + pole. used to soften grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles (type of anaphoresis) anaphoresis (desincrustation)
heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration tesla high frequency current
pole that produces acidic reactions, closes the pores, soothes the nerves, decreases blood supply, contracts blood vessels, hardens and firms tissues. positive pole (anode)
pole that produces alkaline reactions, opens the pores, stimulates and irritates the nerves, increases blood supply, expands blood vessels, & softens tissues negative pole (cathode)
Different currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments modalities
an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses of the nervous system microcurrent
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