Electrical Stimulation

Question 1

High frequency w/ constant stimulation is used for?

Answer 1

Best for draining excess, alleviating pain & stopping spasms. Good for retention of urine.

Question 2

Lower frequency w/ alternating quick & slow stimulation does what?

Answer 2

Incontinence, strengthens deficiency and is preferred for Tx of paralysis or numbness.

Question 3

Cautions for E-stim/pregnancy

Answer 3

Do not use on the lower body or leg points in a pregnant woman–especially during the 3rd trimester.

Question 4

E-stim treats what conditions?

Answer 4

Neuralgia, nervous paralysis

Question 5

High frequency or high amplitude is cautioned for what condition?

Answer 5

Hypertension. May induce stress.

• Warm needle & E-stim is CONTRAINDICATED in hypertension*

Question 6

Dense (continuous, fast) wave is used for?

Answer 6

Stopping pain or trauma. It is also used for electro-anesthesia.

Question 7

Dispersing (low freq., continuous) wave is used for?

Answer 7

Paralysis, early stroke & numbness. Maybe used for Bell’s Palsy if used immediately.

Question 8

Dense & dispersing (mixed) wave is used for?

Answer 8

Chronic pain, muscle weakness, stroke, tissue regeneration, inflammation, edema, MS, chronic Bell’s Palsy.

Question 9

Discontinuous (DD/mixed, slow frequency) wave is used for?

Answer 9

Severe paralysis, spinal nerve injury, trauma & more severe motor nerve injuries.