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13.1.1 Program category reHaBilitatiON i
cateGOry reHaBilitatiON
PrOGraM treatMeNt OF diSuSe atrOPHy
WHeN?
A muscle that is normally innervated, after a period of immobilisation or diminished
movement, rapidly decreases in volume. This decrease depends on the degree and
duration of the functional deficit. Slow fibres (type I) in particular are affected by disuse
atrophy.
WHy?
To reactivate the trophicity of the muscle fibres altered during disuse atrophy. To
reverse muscle wastage.
HOW?
By using frequencies creating a tetanic contraction in type I fibres to impose a
significant workload on the atrophied muscle, so that it recovers volume. Recovery
therefore takes place far more quickly than by simply using muscle activities.
PulSe WidtH
To make it as comfortable as possible for the patient, use pulse widths equivalent to the
chronaxies of the motor nerves of the muscles being stimulated. The mi-SCAN can be
used to determine the pulse widths suitable for the patient’s muscles.
electrOdeS
Electrodes positioned depending on the muscle to be stimulated, in accordance with
the instructions.
iNteNSity
Use the maximum stimulation energies. The first and second sessions help the patient
become accustomed to the method by gradually increasing the stimulation energy
every 3 or 4 contractions. In the following sessions, it is important to support the
patient’s progress by setting targets which go beyond the energy levels reached in the
previous session.
+teNS
OPtiON
Yes.
- A minimum of 1 channel with muscular work imposed by the Disuse atrophy
programme.
- A maximum of 3 channels with the TENS programme.
• Electrodes positioned on the painful area.
• Sufficient stimulation energy to produce a clear tingling sensation.
Once the +TENS combination has been activated, the message “TENS” appears on the
screen with respect to the channel or channels where the treatment is active. The mi
functions – apart from the mi-SCAN – are also no longer accessible.
Take care to properly observe the correct order for switching on the modules, the order
of switching on that corresponds to the numbering of the channels.