Therapeutic Modalities 209 - Electrical Currents

Course overview

This 4 hour online course includes 2 course sections on Introduction to Electrical Currents and Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction. *Define and describe 3 electrical current parameters including waveforms, time-dependent and other electrical current parameters *Describe 3 positive effects of electrical currents *List 3 contraindications and precautions for the use of electrical currents *Outline the steps for application including patient positioning, electrode type and placement and list 3 general considerations *Describe the physiology involved in muscle contraction in the innervated muscle *Describe clinical application for orthopedic, neurologic and sports medicine *Describe muscle contraction for denervated muscle *List 5 precautions and contraindications