Common Treatment; Rehabilitation - CefarCompex Physio 5 Guia Practica

III Common treatment
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1) Rehabilitation

DISUSE ATROPHY
When?
Why?
How?
Electrodes
Intensity
Option 2+2
DISUSE ATROPHY, LEVEL 1 (25 MIN)
Frequency
Duration of ramp-up
Duration of phase
Duration of ramp-down
DISUSE ATROPHY, LEVEL 2 (25 MIN)
Frequency
Duration of ramp-up
Duration of phase
Duration of ramp-down
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After a long period of immobilization or diminished movement, a
normally innervated muscle suffers from a decrease in volume.
Slow twitch fibres (type I) are particularly affected by this disuse.
By using frequencies creating tetanic contractions of the Type I fibres. In
order to modify the programme as the patient progresses, use level 1 for
the first two weeks before changing into level 2 the subsequent weeks.
Electrodes positioned as indicated according to the stimulated muscle.
See suggested electrodes placements on the fold out cover.
Maximum tolerable stimulation energy, which is one of the key factors
for the effectiveness of the treatment. The higher the stimulation
energy, the greater the number of muscular fibres (motor units) working.
Try to gradually increase the energy level during a treatment session.
If the patient experiences discomfort and pain during stimulation, the
2+2 function allows this programme (ch 1+2) to be combined with a pain
relief programme (ch 3+4).
Warm-up
6 Hz
1.5 s
2 min
2 s
Warm-up
6 Hz
1.5 s
2 min
2 s
Contraction Active rest
35 Hz 4 Hz
1.5 s 0.5 s
6 s 7 s
0.75 s 0.5 s
Contraction Active rest
45 Hz 4 Hz
1.5 s 0.5 s
6 s 5 s
0.75 s 0.5 s
Final recovery
3 Hz
1.5 s
3 min
3 s
Final recovery
3 Hz
1.5 s
3 min
3 s