Electrical Stimulation

Which of the following would be stimulated LAST as the pulse duration is increased?

This type of E-stim uses two medium-frequency currents that intersect using 4 electrodes.

Higher current amplitude and longer pulse duration depolarize which types of nerves?

Conventional TENS or High Rate TENS utilizes which pain control theory?

The resting membrane potential of a nerve is typically around what value?

All of the following are CONTRAINDICATIONS of E-stim EXCEPT:

This type of E-stim uses a medium-frequency current at 2500 Hz and 10 ms long bursts.

What is the most commonly encountered monophasic, pulsed current called?

This term is used for the number of cycles or pulses per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

How long does an electrical pulse have to last to cause a contraction in a denervated muscle?

Low Rate TENS or Acupuncture-like TENS utilizes which pain control theory?

What is the process by which a nerve becomes less responsive to stimuli?

Lower current amplitude and shorter pulse duration depolarize which types of nerves?

What does the term antidromic mean?

Which type of nerve would cause an action potential to travel the FASTEST?

This type of current waveform is a continuous, bidirectional flow of charged particles.

What is the minimum separation between electrodes for muscle contraction to ensure safety?

This term means the magnitude of the current and is also called the "intensity" of the current.

The picture represents a direct current. What is it typically used for in rehabilitation?

When electrodes are placed farther apart, how does the current travel?