Electrode Placement in Electrical Stimulation
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What is the primary consideration when placing electrodes for electrical stimulation?

  • Type of electrode used (surface, insertional, or implantable)
  • Avoiding bony prominences and sensitive areas
  • Proximity to the target muscle or nerve (correct)
  • Muscle belly vs. tendon vs. nerve orientation

    • What is the main advantage of using biphasic stimulation waveforms over monophasic waveforms?

  • Reduced electrode corrosion (correct)
  • Improved muscle contraction force
  • Increased pulse width flexibility
  • Enhanced nerve conduction velocity

    • Which type of muscle contraction is characterized by a constant muscle length?

  • Isometric (correct)
  • Concentric
  • Eccentric
  • Isotonic

    • What is the primary mechanism of pain modulation through electrical stimulation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is saltatory conduction in nerve conduction?

    <p>The jumping of action potentials between nodes of Ranvier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary application of nerve conduction studies (NCS)?

    <p>Diagnosis and monitoring of neurological disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the pulse width of an electrical stimulation waveform?

    <p>Increased muscle contraction force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between direct muscle stimulation (DMS) and indirect muscle stimulation (IMS)?

    <p>DMS stimulates the muscle directly, while IMS stimulates the nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of inserting electrodes directly into muscle tissue for intramuscular stimulation?

    <p>Reduced current dispersion and increased efficacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stimulation frequencies is most likely to produce a rapid, high-force muscle contraction?

    <p>100 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the neutral phase in a triphasic stimulation waveform?

    <p>Allows for muscle relaxation and reduced fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pain modulation mechanism involves the activation of large-diameter nerve fibers to 'close the gate' to pain transmission?

    <p>Gate Control Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the speed of action potential propagation in nerve fibers?

    <p>Fiber diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following electrode placement methods is typically used for Electromyography (EMG)?

    <p>Placement on skin surface or insertion into muscle tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of depolarization on muscle fibers during electrical stimulation?

    <p>Muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a long-term effect of repeated electrical stimulation on pain modulation?

    <p>Reduced pain sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using a biphasic stimulation waveform over a monophasic waveform?

    <p>Increased comfort and reduced pain perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that affects the conduction velocity of nerve fibers?

    <p>Fiber type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electrode Placement

    • Importance: proper electrode placement is crucial for effective electrical stimulation
    • Factors to consider:
      • Muscle belly vs. tendon vs. nerve
      • Proximity to target muscle or nerve
      • Avoiding bony prominences and sensitive areas
    • Types of electrodes:
      • Surface electrodes (e.g. self-adhesive pads, carbon electrodes)
      • Insertional electrodes (e.g. needle electrodes, fine wire electrodes)
      • Implantable electrodes (e.g. epidural, cortical)

    Stimulation Waveforms

    • Types of waveforms:
      • Monophasic (single polarity)
      • Biphasic (alternating polarity)
      • Polyphasic (multiple polarity changes)
    • Parameters to adjust:
      • Pulse width (duration)
      • Pulse amplitude (intensity)
      • Frequency (rate of stimulation)
      • Duty cycle (ratio of stimulation to rest time)

    Muscle Contraction

    • Mechanisms:
      • Direct muscle stimulation (DMS)
      • Indirect muscle stimulation (IMS) via nerve stimulation
    • Types of muscle contractions:
      • Isometric (constant length)
      • Isotonic (constant force)
      • Eccentric (lengthening)
      • Concentric (shortening)
    • Applications:
      • Muscle strengthening and rehabilitation
      • Muscle relaxation and spasticity management

    Pain Modulation

    • Mechanisms:
      • Gate control theory (activation of inhibitory neurons)
      • Endogenous opioid release
      • Descending pain modulation (brainstem-mediated)
    • Applications:
      • Chronic pain management
      • Post-operative pain relief
      • Pain management in rehabilitation settings

    Nerve Conduction

    • Mechanisms:
      • Action potential generation and propagation
      • Saltatory conduction (jumping between nodes of Ranvier)
    • Applications:
      • Nerve conduction studies (NCS) for diagnosis and monitoring
      • Nerve stimulation for muscle contraction and pain modulation
      • Neuroprosthetics and neural interfaces

    Electrode Placement

    • Proper electrode placement is crucial for effective electrical stimulation
    • Factors to consider when placing electrodes include:
      • Targeting the muscle belly, tendon, or nerve
      • Proximity to the target muscle or nerve
      • Avoiding bony prominences and sensitive areas
    • Three types of electrodes are used:
      • Surface electrodes (e.g. self-adhesive pads, carbon electrodes)
      • Insertional electrodes (e.g. needle electrodes, fine wire electrodes)
      • Implantable electrodes (e.g. epidural, cortical)

    Stimulation Waveforms

    • Three types of waveforms are used in electrical stimulation:
      • Monophasic (single polarity)
      • Biphasic (alternating polarity)
      • Polyphasic (multiple polarity changes)
    • Four parameters can be adjusted to customize stimulation:
      • Pulse width (duration)
      • Pulse amplitude (intensity)
      • Frequency (rate of stimulation)
      • Duty cycle (ratio of stimulation to rest time)

    Muscle Contraction

    • Muscle contraction can occur through:
      • Direct muscle stimulation (DMS)
      • Indirect muscle stimulation (IMS) via nerve stimulation
    • Four types of muscle contractions can occur:
      • Isometric (constant length)
      • Isotonic (constant force)
      • Eccentric (lengthening)
      • Concentric (shortening)
    • Applications of muscle contraction include:
      • Muscle strengthening and rehabilitation
      • Muscle relaxation and spasticity management

    Pain Modulation

    • Pain modulation occurs through:
      • Gate control theory (activation of inhibitory neurons)
      • Endogenous opioid release
      • Descending pain modulation (brainstem-mediated)
    • Applications of pain modulation include:
      • Chronic pain management
      • Post-operative pain relief
      • Pain management in rehabilitation settings

    Nerve Conduction

    • Nerve conduction involves:
      • Action potential generation and propagation
      • Saltatory conduction (jumping between nodes of Ranvier)
    • Applications of nerve conduction include:
      • Nerve conduction studies (NCS) for diagnosis and monitoring
      • Nerve stimulation for muscle contraction and pain modulation
      • Neuroprosthetics and neural interfaces

    Electrode Placement

    • Electrodes for TENS are placed on the skin surface, typically 1-2 cm apart
    • EMG electrodes are placed on the skin surface or inserted into muscle tissue to record muscle activity
    • Intramuscular stimulation involves inserting electrodes directly into muscle tissue

    Muscle Contraction

    Depolarization and Recruitment

    • Electrical stimulation causes muscle fibers to depolarize, leading to muscle contraction
    • Stimulation recruits muscle fibers to contract, increasing force production

    Stimulation Frequency

    • Stimulation frequency affects muscle contraction force and speed
    • Low frequency (1-20 Hz) produces slow, low-force contractions
    • High frequency (20-100 Hz) produces fast, high-force contractions

    Stimulation Waveforms

    Monophasic, Biphasic, and Triphasic

    • Monophasic waveforms consist of a single pulse of electrical energy with anodal (positive) or cathodal (negative) polarity
    • Biphasic waveforms consist of alternating pulses of anodal and cathodal polarity
    • Triphasic waveforms combine anodal, cathodal, and neutral phases

    Pulse Duration

    • Pulse duration varies from 50-500 μs and affects stimulation efficacy and comfort

    Pain Modulation

    Gate Control Theory and Endogenous Opioids

    • Electrical stimulation activates large-diameter nerve fibers, "closing the gate" to pain transmission
    • Stimulation releases endogenous opioids, reducing pain perception

    Conditioned Pain Modulation

    • Repeated stimulation can lead to long-term pain modulation and reduced pain sensitivity

    Nerve Conduction

    Action Potential and Conduction Velocity

    • Electrical stimulation generates action potentials in nerve fibers
    • Conduction velocity is the speed of action potential propagation, affected by fiber type and stimulation parameters

    Fiber Recruitment

    • Stimulation recruits nerve fibers in order of size, from largest to smallest diameter
    • Reverse recruitment occurs when stimulation recruits smaller fibers first, depending on stimulation parameters

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