Types
Modified Galvanic Current
In this treatment method the duration of current flow is long and continuous.
- Time duration - 10 - 200 milliseconds
- Frequency - 50 - 100 pulses/sec.
- Used in cases of severe nerve damage
Surged Faradic Current
- Shorter duration and intermittent flow of current
- Time duration - .01-1 millisecond
- Frequency - 50 cycles per/sec. Used in cases of partial nerve damage or nerve compression
Where useful?
- All Nerve injuries (like Radial nerve Injury of the arm or hand)
- Muscle weakness (To activate the muscle)
- Facial nerve Injury
Where should it not be used?
Individuals who have
- Recent cuts
- Open wounds
- Unhealed scars
- Recent fracture
- Metal plate fixation in their Body
- Skin infections
- Recent surgery