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cateGOry reHaBilitatiON ii
PrOGraM PatellOFeMOral SyNdrOMe
WHeN?
In conjunction with the rehabilitation of centred (post-traumatic chondropathy) or
decentred (external subluxation of the patella) patellofemoral syndromes.
WHy?
To restore the trophicity of muscle fibres altered during the muscle disuse atrophy
process and to develop the active stability of the knee.
HOW?
Depending upon the diagnosis, stimulation will either involve all of the heads of the
quadriceps muscle or it will be limited solely to the vastus medialis. The three levels of
the programme correspond to the Disuse atrophy (level 1 and 2) programmes and the
Reinforcement (level 1) programmes respectively, for which the low frequencies have
been removed so as not to cause micro-trauma in the patella.
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 gluteal muscles. The mi-SCAN function can be
used to determine the pulse widths suitable for the patient’s muscles.
electrOdeS
Electrodes positioned on the quadriceps or only on the vastus medialis in accordance
with the specific indication.
iNteNSity
The maximum tolerable stimulation energy, 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
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.