Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Indications Quiz

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Which of the following is a primary category for TENS based on the text?

Sensory nerve stimulation

Which type of TENS is better tolerated and can be used during active movement?

High frequency (conventional TENS)

What is the underlying mechanism for pain management through TENS, as per the text?

Gate control theory

Which type of TENS is used to stimulate muscle and produce central mechanisms for nociceptive modulation, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Low frequency (acupuncture TENS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of motor nerve stimulation in TENS?

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

Which mode of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) is specifically designed to promote movement and increase muscle force generation?

<p>Functional electrical stimulation (FES)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of tissue healing, which of the following has been found to have the greatest effects, especially in later stages of progression?

<p>High volt pulse currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES) for strength training?

<p>To directly stimulate involved muscles to increase force and muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant contraindication for the application of Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES)?

<p>Phrenic nerve, eyes, or gonads: direct application</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 therapeutic benefits offered by Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES)?

<p>Sensory nerve stimulation, motor nerve stimulation, and tissue healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electrical stimulation does NOT activate muscles or manage pain?

<p>Microcurrent electrical stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of waveform has an average charge of 0 due to the equal amplitudes in phase duration of both positive and negative phases?

<p>Biphasic alternating current</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electrical stimulation is characterized by the ability to affect biological tissue by the waveform's polarity or average charge?

<p>Direct current</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of treatment using electrical current stimulates tissues that have high thresholds for activation and provokes muscle activation?

<p>Medical galvanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modality is preferred for pain and muscle contraction according to the text?

<p>Symmetrical biphasic current</p> Signup and view all the answers

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