mod14-nmes/phono Word Scramble
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or functional electrical stimulation (FES) | is a technique used to facilitate skeletal muscle activity. |
Stimulation of an innervated muscle occurs when | an electrical stimulus of appropriate intensity and duration is administered to the corresponding peripheral nerve. |
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation | is a commonly used therapeutic technique to facilitate the return of controlled functional muscular activity or to maintain postural alignment until recovery occurs. |
The patient should be | positioned comfortably. |
The therapist uses a bipolar electrode placement | over the target muscle. |
An interrupted or surged current is utilized | with a range of 20-40 pulses per second |
on time of six to ten seconds followed by | an off time of approximately 50-60 seconds in order to avoid immediate motor fatigue. |
Treatment time ranges from 15 to 20 minutes and | can be repeated several times each day. |
Phonophoresis | describes the use of ultrasound for transdermal delivery of medication. |
Ultrasound | enhances the distribution of the medication through the skin, provides a high concentration of the drug directly to the treatment site, and avoids risks that may be involved with injection of medication. |
Medications regularly used in phonophoresis include | anti-inflammatory agents or analgesics. |
Phonophoresis is effective with both | continuous and pulsed techniques. |
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