Microcurrent

Question 1

Microcurrent is also known as

Answer 1

MENS, Micorcurrent electrical nerve stimulation, bud does not cause nerve stimulation.
LIDC, low intensity direct current,

Question 2

What amplitude does microcurrent use

Answer 2

any current with an amplitude less than 1 mA.

Question 3

What type of wave forms do microcurrent use

Answer 3

either direct current or monophasic pulsed current

Question 4

Does evidence support the therapeutic use of this modality

Answer 4

no

Question 5

If the waveform is monophasic pulsed current, the pulse duration is dependent on what

Answer 5

the frequency

Question 6

Range for frequency for microcurrent

Answer 6

1 to 1000 hz