Chronic lateral epicondylitis

Electrical current:Diadynamic..
Parameters
*Frequency : 50 Hz
*Intensity : increase gradually until vibration or prickling or
tetanic sensation occurs.
*Duration : 4min for Df
6min for CP
Patient position:should be in comfortable position (seated ,place the arm
on the table with elbow flexion)
Technique of application:
Transregional application :electrical may be positioned on the opposite
side of joint
Electrical placement: one channel *Bipolar*
First pad should be right on top of the elbow second pad
below the elbow.

Tasnim Hassan Albarakati

439002 583
 Chronic knee osteoarthritis
Electrical current:TENS (Acupuncture TENS)..
Parameters
*Frequency:2-4 pops
*Intensity :300 mA
*Duration :200 to 250 μsec
30 min may be repeated 3 or 4 time daily.
*Motor level output
* patient feel : comfortable muscle contraction
Patient position:should be in comfortable & relax position (Supine line
with knee completely extend ).
Technique of application:
-prepare the patient for electrical stimulation
-adjust output parameters ( Acupuncture TENS)
-place the electrode in position
- increase the output gradually till the patient feel more strong
sensation but comfortable not unpleasant with muscle contraction.
Electrical placement: in pain area AVOID THE KNEECAP
(Quadripolar) around the kneecap
Transarthral placments .

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Tasnim Hassan Albarakati
439002 583