Biophysical Effects of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation (MES)

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What is the physiological effect of MF, LP, and SP in diadynamic current therapy?

Enhancing cell activity

Increasing blood flow

Reducing inflammation

Stimulating muscle strengthening (correct)

Which mechanism contributes to the analgesic effect of diadynamic current therapy?

Activation of sympathetic nervous system

Release of histamines

Decreased circulation

Gate Control Theory (correct)

How does diadynamic current therapy help in reducing swelling and inflammation?

By decreasing blood flow

Through muscle pumping and increased circulation (correct)

By increasing sympathetic tone

By constricting blood vessels

What is the hyperemic effect of diadynamic current therapy attributed to?

Vasomotor effect Signup and view all the answers

When is diadynamic current therapy indicated for pain without muscle spasm?

During initial treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain is LP specifically indicated for in diadynamic current therapy?

Nerve pain without nociceptive stimulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main therapeutic effect of diadynamic current related to the removal of wastes?

Reduction of swelling and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of muscle pumping in the therapeutic effects of diadynamic current?

Aiding in reducing swelling and inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main physiological effect of MF and DF in diadynamic current therapy?

Muscle contraction sensation Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the indications of diadynamic current therapy involving RS?

Pain relief without muscle spasm Signup and view all the answers

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What is the physiological effect of MF, LP, and SP in diadynamic current therapy?

Which mechanism contributes to the analgesic effect of diadynamic current therapy?

How does diadynamic current therapy help in reducing swelling and inflammation?

What is the hyperemic effect of diadynamic current therapy attributed to?

When is diadynamic current therapy indicated for pain without muscle spasm?

Which type of pain is LP specifically indicated for in diadynamic current therapy?

What is the main therapeutic effect of diadynamic current related to the removal of wastes?

What is the primary role of muscle pumping in the therapeutic effects of diadynamic current?

What is the main physiological effect of MF and DF in diadynamic current therapy?

What characterizes the indications of diadynamic current therapy involving RS?

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