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cateGOry NeurOlOGical
PrOGraM SlOW Start NeurO reHaBilitatiON
WHeN?
Electrostimulation is an excellent complement to traditional kinesiotherapy for
many central neurological diseases such as hemiplegia. Treatment must be used in
conjunction with passive mobilisation but should also preferably be combined with
active movement as soon as the patient’s recovery permits.
WHy?
To help facilitate motor control and motor relearning.
HOW?
The programme has a very gradual rate of tensioning followed by a long period of rest.
Mobilisation must be synchronised with the contraction induced by the stimulation.
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
Electrodes positioned depending on the muscle to be stimulated, in accordance with
the instructions.
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.