BPT1502 CLINICAL OBSERVATION-1

PRACTICAL

ON

“TO STUDY APPLICATION OF MUSCLE STIMULATOR”

SUBMITTED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:-

DR.MAMTA DAGA R RUHANI DHANKHAR

SoMAS BPT-II SEM

G.D.GOENKA UNIVERSITY, 190100201056

GURUGRAM

PRACTICAL
AIM:- To study about the application of muscle stimulator.
EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED:- Muscle stimulator , pen
electrode(active) , Carbon rubber electrode (passive), coupling gel,
cotton, container filled with water, Micropore tape or velcro strap.
THEORY:-
Muscle stimulator is an electrotherapy modality used for therapeutic
purpose.
In muscle stimulator, electrical stimulation is the basic use of electric
current to stimulate nerves and muscles. It is used to accomplish a
variety of therapeutic purposes such as effect on denervated muscles,
innervated muscles and decreased spasm.
PROCEDURE:-
a.)Preparation of the subject:
i. The part to be treated must be cleaned and free form cuts,rashes or
infections.
ii. Inform the patient about the sensation to be experienced-mild
pricking sensation.
b.) Preparation of the apparatus:
i. Check that the apparatus is working properly.
ii. Check that all the electrodes are connected to the working apparatus.
iii. Check that the electrodes produce sensation over the patient's skin.
c.) Treatment:
i. Explain the procedure to the patient.
ii. Place the dispersive electrode on an antagonistic muscle surface
and active electrode over area being treated.
iii.Set the intensity based on muscle contraction.
 iv.Duration of the treatment 10-20 min.
d.) Applications:-
i. In case of facial motor points:-

ii. In case of upper limb motor points:-

 iii.In case of lower limb motor points:-

e.) Termination : The area that is treated or stimulated should be

cleaned and turn off the units..
INDICATIONS:-

 Facilitation of muscle contraction.

 Re-education of muscle.
 Neurapraxia.
 Severed motor nerve.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:-

 Infection.
 Skin lesion.
  Cancer/Active TB.
 Marked loss of skin sensation.
 Cardiac pacemakers.
PRECAUTIONS:-
 Use correct type of current for de innervated and innervated
muscles.
 Equipment should be over mackintosh sheet.
 Make sure the intensity knob to be turned to zero prior to turning
on the machine.
CONCLUSION:- Muscle stimulation is applied successfully.