This video provides a practical guide on how to use a muscle stimulator in physical therapy, covering both Faradic and Galvanic stimulation techniques. You will learn about the intended purposes for each type of current, proper electrode placement for specific conditions like wrist drop, and how to effectively stimulate muscles to aid in rehabilitation.
What you’ll learn?
- Muscle Stimulation: Re-education and Strengthening
- Understanding Galvanic vs. Faradic Current
- How Electrical Muscle Stimulation Works
- Clinical Indications: When to Use Faradic vs. Galvanic
- Step-by-Step Machine Setup and Operation
- Electrode Placement for Wrist Drop
- Using Facial Nerve Electrodes for Bell’s Palsy
Once you understand this, move on to setting surge parameters for Faradic stimulation.
