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4.6.7 KNEE AND LOWER LEG PAIN - ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
EXAMPLES
For all knee treatments, a self adhering cohesive wrap, elastic bandage
or velcro strap should be used to hold both electrodes in place,
particularly if range of motion, stretching, biking or other exercise
therapy is to be performed during the treatment.
4.6.7.1 Placement for Central Knee
Pain Focused in a Small Location (for
example from an ACL Sprain, Bursitis or
Osteoarthritis)
Use the E-set:
The small round Pain Site
Electrode should be placed directly over
the primary source of pain typically at the
anterior/medial edge of the patella, as
shown in the photo to the right.
The rectangular Dispersive Electrode may
be placed over any
secondary source of
pain.
The
bony prominence or comfortable
location
for the rectangular Dispersive
Electrode is touching the lateral side of
the patella, starting about half way up the
patella, and angled to the anterior of the knee. The rectangular Dispersive
Electrode must not be closer than 0.5 inches from the small round Pain Site
Electrode. If room permits, the Dispersive Electrode should touch the edge
of the lateral side of the patella and run across the patellar tendon as shown
in the photo above. This is the most comfortable place to receive stimulation
into the knee and will allow the patient to achieve a higher intensity level so
even more of the therapeutic signal develops in the volume of tissue beneath
the small round Pain Site Electrode.
Body Position:
For treatments on the anterior of the knee, the knee should
be bent at approximately 90 degrees. This angle provides the strongest
sensation in the knee during the treatment which will yield the best outcome.
4. User Instructions