Interferential Current Therapy (IFCT)

Question 1

Preparation of the patient

Answer 1

• Position
• Explain
• Contra indications and precautions
• Test skin sensation (Sharp and blunt)
• Wash sian
• KY Jelly and test machine

Question 2

Technique of Application

Answer 2

• collect apparatus
• Fixation with rubber, Strap or bandage
• Standard warning
• Complete treatment and Inspect skin

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

• Cardiac pacemaker or unstable arythmica
• Carrotid sinus
• Areas of venous or arterial thrombosis
• pregnancy
• No stimulated muscle contraction for pain control When contraction can disrupt healing

Question 4

Precautions

Answer 4

• cardiac disease
• Impared mentation or sensation
• Malignant tumour
• Skin irritation or open wounds
• Low rate Tens can cause DOMS
• Because of pain relief, patient may easily do activities that aggravate symptoms

Question 5

Electrade placement

Answer 5

• Four electrodes (Interference)
• Twoelectrodes (pre-modulated)

Question 6

High Rate ( ACUTE) Parameter settings

Answer 6

• frequency → 100-150 Hz
• Pulse duration → 50-80 us
• Pattern/ swing → 6^6
• Intensity → Comfortable, ti ngling sensation, Increase intensity after 5 minutes
• treatment time → 20-30 minutes
  → a4 hours or until pain subsides

Question 7

Low Rate (chronic) treat ment parameter settings

Answer 7

• Frequency → 2-10 Hz
• pulse duration → 150 - 300 us
  _ Pattern/swing → 1/1 or 6/6
• intensity → Must get visible contraction, increase intensity after 5 minutes
• Treatment time → 20-30 minutes but not longer than 4s minutes

Question 8

Acute