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What is the purpose of the ramp in NMES?
What is the purpose of the ramp in NMES?
- To increase the contraction force by recruiting more motor units
- To control the frequency of the electrical impulses
- To gradually increase the nerve fiber stimulation and initiate a comfortable contraction (correct)
- To minimize muscle fatigue during the stimulation
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment goal of NMES?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment goal of NMES?
- Increasing range of motion (ROM)
- Reducing pain (correct)
- Facilitating voluntary control
- Strengthening the muscle
What is the typical duty cycle used in clinical NMES applications?
What is the typical duty cycle used in clinical NMES applications?
- 1:1
- 1:3 (correct)
- 1:7
- 2:1
Which pulse parameter is responsible for determining the smoothness of the muscle contraction in NMES?
Which pulse parameter is responsible for determining the smoothness of the muscle contraction in NMES?
How does increasing the intensity in NMES affect the contraction force?
How does increasing the intensity in NMES affect the contraction force?
Which of the following conditions would be a contraindication for NMES?
Which of the following conditions would be a contraindication for NMES?
What is a potential benefit of using larger electrode sizes in NMES?
What is a potential benefit of using larger electrode sizes in NMES?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of NMES?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of NMES?
In NMES, what is the purpose of using a ramped pulse train?
In NMES, what is the purpose of using a ramped pulse train?
Which muscle fiber type is primarily targeted by NMES?
Which muscle fiber type is primarily targeted by NMES?
What is a potential disadvantage of using NMES for an extended period?
What is a potential disadvantage of using NMES for an extended period?
Which of the following conditions would be an indication for NMES?
Which of the following conditions would be an indication for NMES?
What is the primary mechanism by which NMES induces muscle contraction?
What is the primary mechanism by which NMES induces muscle contraction?
Which of the following pulse parameters is primarily responsible for determining the depth of muscle activation in NMES?
Which of the following pulse parameters is primarily responsible for determining the depth of muscle activation in NMES?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with the use of NMES?
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with the use of NMES?
