14.12.1.2 Treatment frequency
3 to 6 sessions per week for approximately 6 weeks to treat the acute episode.
It is then recommended to keep up treatment with a few weekly sessions.
14.12.1.3 Electrode position
Two channels are required for each leg.
• A small electrode is placed just under the head of the fibula on the common peroneal nerve, and
• another small electrode in the upper part of the popliteal fossa over the tibial nerve.
For optimum eectiveness, the positive poles should preferably be positioned on these two small
electrodes.
• The two other negative poles are connected to the two outputs of a large electrode placed on the upper
part of the calf, just below the popliteal fossa.
14.12.1.4 Patient position
The patient must be in a supine position with his/her legs inclined so that gravity encourages venous
return.
14.12.1.5 Stimulation energy
For the draining stage (contraction): the energy must be gradually increased until a significant and
balanced contraction is being caused for all stimulated muscles.
For the activation stage of blood circulation: the energy must be increased until clearly visible muscle
twitches are obtained.
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