Stimulation Intensity - RehabMedic Pro Stim 4 Manual Del Usuario

specific motor action(particularly sports) can bring about a functional adaptation of fibers and a
change in their metabolic characteristics.
MOTOR UNIT TYPE
Tonic ST
Phasic FT
Phasic FTb

STIMULATION INTENSITY

The current intensity necessary to obtain muscular contraction is personal and depends on the
position of the electrodes, the underlying adipose tissue layer, sweating, the presence of hair on
the area to be treated, etc. For these reasons, the same current intensity can generate different
feelings from person to person, from day to day, and from the right side to the left side of the
body. During different sessions, it will be necessary to regulate the intensity in order to obtain
the same level of contraction because of the accommodation phenomena. The current intensities
recommended in the different phases are proposed as indicative values, and each person should
modify these levels according to his/her personal needs.
Moderate
Intermediate
- Moderate intensity. The muscle does not tire, not even during prolonged treatments. The con-
traction induced is tolerable and pleasant. This is the first level on the graphic representation of
intensity.
- Intermediate intensity. The muscle is visibly contracted but the stimulation does not cause the
joints to move. This is the second level on the graphic representation of intensity.
- Elevated intensity. The muscle is contracted substantially. The muscular contraction will cause
the extension or bending of the limb if this is not blocked. This is the third level on the graphic
representation of intensity.
- Maximum intensity. The muscle is contracted maximally. This is an intense treatment that should
be performed only after having executed different applications at lower intensity.
In the descriptions of the treatments, the best levels of intensities are recommended.
NOTE: The recommended levels of current are only indicative.
NOTE: For Microcurrents programs, it is not necessary to set an intensity value (in mA) because
this is preset and automatically activated for all phases.
OPEN CIRCUIT (cable not connected to the device)
The device has a check of power emissions. If the operator increases the intensity level above 10
mA and the circuit is open (cables are not connected to the device and electrodes are not applied
CONTRACTION TYPE
Slow contraction I
Fast contraction II
Fast contraction II b
from 10 mA to 20 mA
from 20 mA to 30 mA
CONTRACTION FREQUENCY
Elevated
above 30 mA
Maximun
at maximum level of tolerance,
but before the pain thershold
0 - 50 Hz
50 - 70 Hz
80 - 120 Hz
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