In the context of electrical stimulation, pulse duration pla…

In the context of electrical stimulation, pulse duration plays a crucial role in determining whether the response is primarily sensory or motor. Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between pulse duration and sensory versus motor stimulation?

Mr. Smith and Mr. Joseph are receiving electrical stimulatio…

Mr. Smith and Mr. Joseph are receiving electrical stimulation in their physical therapy plan of care. Both patients are using a bipolar electrode arrangement and the same current flow. Mr. Smith’s electrodes are 5 inches by 5 inches. Mr. Joseph’s electrodes are 3 inches by 3 inches. Which patient will experience the lower current density under the electrode?

Bart Simpson has chronic low back pain secondary to repeated…

Bart Simpson has chronic low back pain secondary to repeated injury from this job as a factory worker. He benefits from the use of TENS. The TENS setting that Mr. Simpson uses produces a visible contraction. Which theory of pain control is being utilized with Mr. Simpson?