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ATROPHY (MOD. FREQUENCY)
When?
Use it on weak or immobilized muscles.
Why?
The programme focuses on the Type I fibres to improve the stamina in
the muscle.
How? By modulating the frequency for a period of time that is equal to
the contraction time, the contraction feels more comfortable. The
contraction starts with lower freq and ends with the highest frequency.
Example Increased strength for shoulder muscles by stimulation on the Rhomboid
muscles. Post operative stimulation on Quadriceps, the medial vastus in
particular.
Electrodes Electrodes positioned as indicated according to the stimulated muscle.
See suggested electrodes placements on the fold out cover.
Intensity
Maximum tolerable stimulation energy, which is one of the key factors
for the effectiveness of the treatment. The higher the stimulation
energy, the greater the number of muscular fibres (motor units) working.
Try to gradually increase the energy level during a treatment session.
Option 2+2 If the patient experiences discomfort and pain during stimulation, the
2+2 function allows this programme (ch 1+2) to be combined with a pain
relief programme (ch 3+4).
ATROPHY (MOD. FREQUENCY) (30 MIN)
Warm-up
Frequency
Duration of ramp-up
Duration of phase
Duration of ramp-down
Contraction
6 Hz 25-40 Hz
1.5 s 2 s
2 min 4 s
2 s 1 s
Active rest Final recovery
4 Hz 3 Hz
0.5 s 1.5 s
8 s 3 min
0.5 s 3 s
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