These waveforms are often applied in combination with a surge program, which consists of
a sequence of exercise and rest periods. Two options are available here:
Interferential Current is a medium frequency waveform. Current is distributed through of two
channels (four electrodes). The currents cross each other in the body at the area requiring
treatment. The two currents interfere with each other at this crossing point, resulting in a
modulation of the intensity (the current intensity increases and decreases at a regular
frequency).
Reciprocal application, where stimulation alternates between agonists and antago-
nists. This is accomplished through asynchronous stimulation over two current chan-
nels with an appropriate delay between the two channels.
Co-contract application, where two channels operate synchronously to co-contract
agonist and antagonist or different sections of a larger muscle group.
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CC — Constant current output mode.
CV — Constant voltage output mode.
F.M. — Frequency Modulation
Burst— Burst Frequency
Freq. — Frequency
C.F — Carrier Frequency
Duty — Duty Cycle
Beat H. — Sweep High Beat Frequency
Beat L . — Sweep Low Beat Frequency
A.M. — Amplitude Modulation
P.Dur. — Phase Duration
Cycle— Cycle time
Ramp— Ramp time
4.1.3 Description Current Waveforms
Remark:
4.1.3.1 IF-4P:IFC(Interferential) Traditional (4 Pole)
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