What is the rationale for using an interrupted and ramped modulation during the muscle strengthening protocol?
What will be an ideal response?
Excessive fatigue will occur if stimulation is not interrupted. Electrical stimulation is very fatiguing due to fast twitch muscle fiber recruitment. A long off time is required relative to the on time (1:3 ratio) to provide a sufficient rest period. A ramping mode allows a more gradual introduction of the current when using a strong motor intensity and should add to patient comfort.
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