5.4 Body positioning of the patient
To determine the stimulation position to be used based on the position of the electrodes and the
programme chosen, please refer to the images of where the electrodes are positioned.
A Body position
B Positioning of the electrodes
A
B
The position of the person to be stimulated depends on the muscle group that requires stimulation and on
the programme chosen.
For programmes requiring muscle contractions (tetanic contractions), working the muscle isometrically is
always recommended to prevent cramps and muscle soreness after the session. For example, when the
quadriceps are stimulated, the patient will be placed in a seated position with the ankles fixed with straps
to prevent the knees extending. For other types of programmes (for example, analgesic programmes),
which do not cause muscle contractions, position the patient as comfortably as possible.
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