Clearing the Confusion of Electric Muscle Stimulation

REL-ACU-0-PT67

1.00

Online Course

2019-05-01

2021-07-02

Describe the electrical stimulation parameters of frequency, intensity, and pulse width/duration, and discuss manipulation of the parameters for optimum treatment effectiveness; Discuss the use of electrical stimulation for muscle strengthening and propose an alternative to the 10/50/10 regimen ; Identify the terminology used in the literature to describe electrical stimulation currents and implement the currents for clinical use

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Literature Review

Section 3: Parameters 

Section 4: Pain Control

Section 5: Muscle Contraction 

Section 6: Muscle fatigue

- NMES Study Protocols

Section 7: Strengthening and Muscle Recruitment 

Section 8: Clinical Discussion 

The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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