A PTA is preparing to perform electrical stimulation on a patient for pain management. The patient exhibits lateral epicondylitis & rates pain 6/10 scale. Which form of electrical stimulation would be best to treat pain associated with lateral epicondylitis?  (Slide 52)

When applying electrical stimulation it is important to always consider: (Slide 17)

A PTA is preparing to perform electrical stimulation on a patient for wound healing. The patient exhibits an inflamed sacral pressure ulcer. Which form of electrical stimulation would be best to assist in wound healing? (Slide 65)

The movement of substances from regions where their concentration is higher to regions where their concentration is lower is called:

What are the indications for clinical electrical stimulation? (Slide 25)

To electrically stimulate a denervated anterior tibialis muscle, what type of current should a physical therapist assistant use? (Slide 4)

The PT’s POC for a patient with acute low back pain identifies the use of interferential current. Where should the PTA place the electrodes? (Slide 51)

Which type of current is used for iontophoresis? (Slide 77)

Which type of electrical current is characterized as monophasic pulsed current? (Slide 64)

You are treating a 65-year old male status post right TKA. You are performing the first treatment session using electrical stimulation to increase muscle strength to the R quads. The correct ratio for on:off time initially is: (Slide 46)