14.2.3 Electrode position
During neurostimulation for motor stimulation purposes, the general rule is to position a small electrode
on the motor point of the muscle and the other electrode at one end of the same muscle.
For optimum eectiveness, the positive electrode should preferably be positioned on the motor point.
The precise location of the motor point(s) is easy to ascertain by following the instructions for the
indication “Locating a motor point” in this manual.
This step ensures that the electrodes will be positioned to provide optimum comfort to the patient and
optimum eectiveness of the therapy.
14.2.4 Patient position
The stimulation of a muscle when it is at its maximum inner range is uncomfortable and quickly becomes
painful due to the sensation of cramp that results from this position. Consequently, this position must
be avoided and the patient should be placed in a position in which the stimulated muscle is in a mid-
range position. The end of the stimulated limb must be securely tied down so that the electrically induced
contraction does not cause any movement.
The stimulation will therefore be carried out using isometric contractions.
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