14.8.3.3 Electrode position
Phase 1:
Four large electrodes are placed in such a way as to cover the whole shoulder as well as possible.
Phase 2:
One stimulation channel for the infraspinous and supraspinous muscles.
• One small electrode is placed on the fleshiest part of the infraspinous fossa.
• The other small electrode is positioned on the external part of the supraspinous fossa.
For optimum eectiveness, the positive pole should preferably be positioned on the infraspinous muscle.
14.8.3.4 Patient position
Phase 1:
The patient is placed in the most comfortable position for him or her.
Phase 2:
The patient is seated with the arm against his/her body, the forearm and the hand resting on an armrest,
the upper limb is placed in the reference position with neutral rotation. In phase 2, and on the condition
that the position remains painless, the arm can gradually be placed in slight abduction, not exceeding 30°.
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