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Microcurrent is a monophasic waveform of very low intensity. The literature reports benefi-
cial effects of this waveform in the treatment of wounds. The physiological working mecha-
nism of this effect is as yet not clearly understood. It is thought to stimulate tissue healing by
stimulating the 'current of injury', a current which naturally occurs in healing tissue.
4.1.3.6 Micro Current
The High Volt waveform is frequently used to increase local blood circulation and relax
muscles in spasm.
Frequency: In a pulsed current the Frequency refers to the number of pulses that occur in a
one second period of time and is denoted as in Hz or Pulses Per Second (pps).
Polarity: This refers to the polarity (+/-) of the red lead wire; connect the lead wire to the
active electrode.
Cycle Time: refers to the time that the current is On and Off (in seconds). Example: for a
Cycle Time of 10/50, the current will be flowing for 10 seconds and resting for 50 seconds.
Ramp: The time that the current will take to increase to the set intensity level. Ramps occur
at the beginning and ending of a timed On cycle.
Frequency: In a pulsed current the Frequency refers to the number of pulses that occur in a
one second period of time and is denoted as in Hz or Pulses Per Second (pps).
Polarity: This refers to the polarity (+/-) of the red lead wire; connect the lead wire to the
active electrode.
Parameters:
It is a monophasic waveform with a phase duration of 2 ms and a pause of 5 ms resulting
in a frequency of approximately 143 Hz.
4.1.3.7 Trabert
Polarity: This refers to the polarity (+/-) of the red lead wire; connect the lead wire to the
active electrode.
Parameters:
Rehab-Series
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