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1 3 . aV a i l a B l e t H e r a P y P r O G r a M S
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cateGOry reHaBilitatiON ii
PrOGraM cardiac reHaBilitatiON
WHeN?
In addition to the aerobic exercises suggested during cardiac rehabilitation.
WHy?
Heart failure limits the capacity for exertion linked, in part, to changes in the peripheral
muscles. Electrostimulation allows muscle qualities to be improved, in particular aerobic
capacity, which contributes to improving tolerance of exertion and the quality of life in
patients suffering from severe cardiac failure.
HOW?
The work regime imposed by the cardiac rehabilitation programme uses the oxidative
metabolism through contractions which are of low power but very long and repeated
over a long period (1 hour).
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 abdominal and lumbar muscles. The mi-SCAN
function can be used to determine the pulse widths suitable for the patient’s muscles.
electrOdeS
The quadriceps muscles are a priority because of their volume and their functional
importance. Electrodes must be positioned according to the specific indication.
iNteNSity
The maximum tolerable stimulation energy on the 4 channels, which is one of the key
factors determining the effectiveness of the treatment. The higher the stimulation
energy, the higher the number of muscle fibres (motor units) being used. Progressively
increase the level of energy during the course of a treatment session.
+teNS
OPtiON
No.
cardiO traiNiNG (60 MiN)
WarM uP cONtractiON reSt
FiNal recOVery
PHaSe
FreQueNcy
- 10 Hz - -
duratiON OF
raMP-uP
- 2 s - -
duratiON OF
PHaSe
- 20 s 20 s -
duratiON OF
raMP-dOWN
- 1 s - -