1) The document classifies different types of low frequency currents including direct current, alternating current, faradic current, and sinusoidal current.
2) Faradic current produces muscle contractions and is used for muscle stimulation and reducing edema. It has a pulse duration of 0.1-1 ms and frequency of 50-100 Hz.
3) Sinusoidal current is an alternating current that also produces muscle contractions. It has a frequency of 50 Hz and is often preferred for older clients.
1) The document classifies different types of low frequency currents including direct current, alternating current, faradic current, and sinusoidal current.
2) Faradic current produces muscle contractions and is used for muscle stimulation and reducing edema. It has a pulse duration of 0.1-1 ms and frequency of 50-100 Hz.
3) Sinusoidal current is an alternating current that also produces muscle contractions. It has a frequency of 50 Hz and is often preferred for older clients.
1) The document classifies different types of low frequency currents including direct current, alternating current, faradic current, and sinusoidal current.
2) Faradic current produces muscle contractions and is used for muscle stimulation and reducing edema. It has a pulse duration of 0.1-1 ms and frequency of 50-100 Hz.
3) Sinusoidal current is an alternating current that also produces muscle contractions. It has a frequency of 50 Hz and is often preferred for older clients.
1) The document classifies different types of low frequency currents including direct current, alternating current, faradic current, and sinusoidal current.
2) Faradic current produces muscle contractions and is used for muscle stimulation and reducing edema. It has a pulse duration of 0.1-1 ms and frequency of 50-100 Hz.
3) Sinusoidal current is an alternating current that also produces muscle contractions. It has a frequency of 50 Hz and is often preferred for older clients.
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CLASSIFICATION OF
CURRENTS Low frequency currents
These are short duration currents having pulse
duration ranging from 0.1 – 1 ms.
Types of low frequency currents:
i. Direct current: a) Constant direct current: These are unidirectional flow of electrons towards the positive pole. The therapeutic use of unidirectional flow of currents is to introduce medication into the body tissues called Iontophoresis. b) Interrupted direct current: If the continuous unidirectional current is interrupted, it gives rise to series of pulses or phases of unidirectional current. ii. Alternating current: In alternating current the electrons are constantly changing the direction. Electrons in the alternating current always move from negative pole to positive pole. This is used to reduce edema and relief of pain. The low-frequency therapy ...
... is treatment using currents having low intensity and
a frequency below 1,000 Hz. The treatment promotes local blood circulation and muscle build-up, and inhibits inflammation and reduces swellings. Above all, in the event of weakened and partially paralyzed musculature, the function of the muscle can be maintained and the weakness can be reduced. Faradic Type of current
The short duration interrupted direct current
with pulse duration 0.1 – 1 ms and frequency in between 50 – 100 Hz, used for the stimulation of innervated muscles is called faradic type of current. The current produced by faradic coil is called multivibrator current (producing tetanic contraction). SURGING For better result in the treatment, faradic current is always surged to produce a near normal tetanic The process of giving relaxation to the tetanic contraction produced by faradic current is called surging. Various form of surged are available, such as
Trapezoidal surging The impulses increases and decreases gradually forming trapezoidal shape Triangular surging: The impulses increases and decreases gradually forming triangular shape Saw Tooth: The impulses increases gradually but suddenly fall. Indications of faradic type of current:
1) Facilitation of muscle contraction:
2) Re – education of muscle action: 3) Stimulation of nerve 4) Strength of contraction 5) Oedema reduction 6) After or during dieting 7) Reshaping specific areas SINUSOIDAL CURRENT Sinusoidal Current is an alternating sine wave currents of 50 Hz. This gives 100 pulse in each second of 10ms each It is produced from the mains by reducing the voltage to 60-80 V with a step down transformer. It is usually surged to cause rhythmical muscle contractions. It relives pain and reduce edema. Because of sensory stimulation this current is often applied to large areas and rarely used for local muscle stimulation. Evenly Alternating current SINUSOIDAL CURRENT Sinusoidal Current is an alternating current (AC) that produces a mechanical effect, similar to the way Faradic Current produces muscle contractions. Some users believe it’s superior to Faradic Current because it penetrates deeply and can provide greater stimulation to the treated area. it is often the preferred treatment for middle- aged and older clients. Sinusoidal Current electrotherapy is performed using the indirect method application only. Diadynamic Currents Diadynamic current was developed in the 1950's, and introduced by Bernard (a French Dentist).they are sinosoidal , direct current being rectified main type current with frequency of 50Hz (or 100Hz ). There are five different type of current, which are each used for different purposes. Physical properties: There are five different currents available for daidynamic therapy. 1. DF (Fixed di-phase):
Full-wave rectified alternating current, with a frequency of 50 Hz.
The primarily affects the ANS in the sense of lowering or decreasing sympathetic tone Patients feels the stabbing sensation
2. MF (Fixed mono-phase): Half-wave rectified alternating current, with a frequency of 50 Hz.
The primarily effects of this type of current is muscle stimulation
3. SP (Short periods):
Equal phases of DF and MF, alternating without interval pauses.
The patient senses the abrupt change between the tensing MF current and relaxing DF current
4. LP (Long periods): It includes 10-sec phase of MF, followed by 5-sec phase of DF, in which peak intensity is varied with a frequency to rise and then fall. Patient feel more pieasent sensation than SP. 5. RS (Syncopal Rhythm): It comprises 1-sec phase of MF, followed by a 1-sec rest phase. This type of current is used for the elecrtrical stimulus of the muscles Indications:
Didynamic stimulation causes relief of pain and edema in the
following conditions: - Soft tissue injury (sprains, strain, contusion and epicondylitis). - Joint disorders (post-immobilization and arthritis). - Circulatory disorders . - Peripheral nerve disorders . Contraindications:
•Open skin: The current tends to concentrate at this point; small
broken areas can be insulated by Vaseline.
•Bony areas: It may produce burn.
•Loss of sensation: It can produce burn.
•Skin lesions: Eczema fungi can be irritated and made worse.
