For galvanic stimulation, galvanic current is used. A galvanic type current is a long duration interrupted direct current. Please try to note that if faradic is a short duration interrupted D.C, then galvanic is a long duration interrupted D.C. Other differences between galvanic current and faradic current.
But in galvanic type current the duration of the interruption can be adjusted, a duration of 100 ms is commonly used. And a frequency of 30 per minute is used. But as we increase the duration we must reduce the frequency.
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