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RUSSIAN
RUSSIAN
CURRENT
CURRENT
DR/ AMAL ABD EL BAKY &
MR. CHANDRASEKAR.L
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Lecture outline
 Definition
of Russian current
 Indications
, contraindications and dangers of
Russian current
 Examples
for Russian current application
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Lecture objectives
At the end of lecture the student is able
to

Define Russian current

List the, indications, contraindications and dangers
of Russian current

Demonstrate how to apply Russian current in cases of
muscle spasm and muscle strengthening.
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Introduction

It also called as TONE – BURST current – was first
investigated by – Dr.Y.M.Kots.
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It is a medium frequency interrupted current – around
2500Hz.

It was suggested that this led to significant 30 – 40% gains in
muscle strength.

Although it is medium current the nerves are stimulated
because it is interrupted to give a low frequency
stimulation of 50Hz.
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Definition

The Russian current consists of a 2500Hz evenly
alternating medium frequency current applied as a
series of separate bursts, having a pulse duration of
0.2ms with 10ms inter burst interval, producing 50
bursts per second. (Like L.F. faradic type current
pulse at 50Hz)
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The maximal electrical stimulation can cause nearly all
the motor units in a muscle to contract synchronously;
which can’t be achieved in voluntary contraction. This
produce stronger muscle contraction – greater
muscular hypertrophy.

Electrodes are applied on the muscle belly
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Indications
 Muscle
hypertrophy
 Muscle
strength
 Reduction
of muscle spasm
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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hemorrhage

Skin infection

Malignancy

Deep vein thrombosis

Pacemakers

Pregnancy

Chest wall in patients with cardiac problems
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Dangers

Burn

Increased pain

General malaise

Nausea

Dizziness / Faintness

Migraines / Headache

Neurological effects
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PROTOCOL FOR MUSCLE
STRENGTHENING/HYPERTROPHY
 Amplitude:
Tetanic muscle contraction
 Pulse
rate: 50 – 70 Hz
 Pulse
duration: 150 – 200 μs
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PROTOCOL FOR SPASM
REDUCTION
 Amplitude:
Tetanic muscle contraction up to
patient’s tolerance.
 Pulse
rate: 50 – 70 Hz
 Pulse
duration – 50 – 175 μs
 Muscle
contraction: Isometric
 Exercise
mode: Ramped (1-5sec)
Interrupted (5-12 seconds ON, 8-15 seconds OFF)
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Current can be applied during
the following volitional activities:
1.
Isometric ex’s at several points through ROM
2.
Slow isokinetic ex’s, 5-10 degree / second
3.
Short arc joint movement when ROM is restricted.
4.
Ex’s mode: Ramped (1-5sec)
Interrupted (15 seconds ON, 50
seconds OFF)
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Russian device
Quadriceps stimulation
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