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8.1 Choosing Settings
IFT works in the same way a TENS but penetrates much deeper into the body. So, you
can use IFT with the same settings as the TENS programmes.
Many therapists believe, however, that IFT has additional effects, and can be used to
reduce swelling and muscle tension. One of the leading textbooks says:
2Hz
Around this frequency the metencephalins are stimulated which will result in
short term pain relief.
10Hz
This frequency has a beneficial effect on the immune system and tends to
make patients wakeful yet relaxed.
130Hz
This frequency stimulates the production of endorphins and results in longer
term pain relief and some local anaesthesia.
1-100Hz This frequency sweep will increase the inflammatory rate.
45-90Hz This frequency sweep will depress the sympathetic nervous system so allowing
increased activity of the parasympathetic system and increase the blood
supply.
See the Flexistim IF page on www.tenscare.co.uk for some published clinical protocols
for IFT.
9.0 Electrode Pad Placement
Warning: Ensure that intensity is zero before connecting electrodes. Insert
connection lead(s) into the sockets below the handle.
Rotate the body of the plug to lock the lead in place. Plug the lead pins into the
sockets in the pad pigtails.
Warning: To avoid damage, remember to rotate the plug to unlock it before
removing the lead.
Only pull the lead by holding the body of the plug.
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