INTRODUCTION:
Electrical stimulation of the muscle that
generally acts as the muscle pump is
combined with compression and
elevation of the limb to increase venous
and lymphatic return and hence relieve
edema .
 This technique is known as Faradism
Under Pressure.
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It is a low frequency electrical
stimulation .
 It acts as a muscle pump .
 Its treatment time is 15-20 minutes.
 5-7 sessions should be taken depending
upon the patient condition and
improvement.
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Duration - 300 ms
 Frequency - 30Hz
 Interval - 2 to 5 sec
 Each surface – 10 min
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GOALS:
To improve venous and lymphatic
drainage.
 To reduce edema.
 To reduce swelling.
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PARTS AND PARAMETERS :
PARTS:
 Machine switch.
 Intensity knob.
 Frequency knob.
 Surging.
 Pulse duration.
 Treatment time.
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PARAMETERS:
Pulse duration - 300 ms
 Frequency - 30 Hz
 Interval -2 to 5 sec
 Each surface – 10 min
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APPLICATION METHOD :
Equipments required.
 Tray management.
 Electrodes (Active and Passive ).
 Apparatus testing / Self testing.
 Patient position.
 Therapist position.
 Termination.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFECTS:
To improve muscle contraction and
relaxation.
 To improve blood circulation.
 To increase demand of oxygen.
 Supply nutrients to the muscle.
 Pain relief.
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THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
To reduce post surgical lymph edema
effects.
 Relief of pain .
 To improve blood circulation.
 To improve venous and lymphatic
drainage.
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INDICATIONS:
Diabetic neuropathy / Diabetic foot.
 Ankle edema.
 Elephantiasis.
 Post phlebitis syndrome.
 Lymphedema.
 Varicose vein.
 Hand edema.
 Soft tissue injury.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Fever / pyrexia.
 Hypertension.
 Sensory loss.
 Metallic implants .
 Open wounds .
 Pregnancy.
 Hypersensitive skin.
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PRECAUTIONS:
To avoid space in between the turns of
the bandage.
 Bandage should be firm.
 Avoid too tight bandaging method.
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CONDITIONS:
Elephantiasis electrode placement.
 Phlebitis.
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